We’ve all heard the saying that age is just a number, but could you imagine thru-hiking over 10,000 kilometers in your sixties?! Listen in to this week’s episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, as host Richard Campbell is joined by Richard Chresta who, alongside his wife, is part-way through the 10,200km European Journey known as the E4.
Spreading their amazing adventure over the course of three summers, Richard and his wife have already trekked through freezing temperatures in Spain and the stifling heat of the French summer, before wrapping up the first leg of their adventure at their home in Switzerland. With two final chapters remaining that will take them through Central Europe, the Balkans, the Greek Islands, and finally to Cyprus, it’s safe to say that this is a life-changing adventure that people of all ages would be envious of!
To learn more about this incredible adventure along the E4 Trail, be sure to check out Richard’s website Hiking E4.
Clips:
1:11 - Overview of the E4
9:09 - Encountering dogs along the trail
13:41 - What places were surprising?
17:31 - How to prepare for the E4
27:33 - Advice for people looking to do a long thru-hike
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EP-147-WALKING THE WORLD: Tom Turcich shares his 7 year journey around the world
EP-146 PACIFIC CREST TRAIL: What it’s like walking the PCT
EP-145 PERU: Learn why Peru is a near-perfect adventure destination
EP-144 SKIING IN CANADA: A breakdown of where to Ski from Whistler to Banff
EP-143 CYCLING AND MENTAL HEALTH: Hear how your bike can impact your mental health
EP-142 COSTA RICA: Unique, diverse, and incredible!
EP-141 CHILE: Learn about the best places to visit, from classics to undiscovered gems
EP-140 MENTAL HEALTH: How Adventure helps us as humans
EP-139 ALASKA TO ARGENTINA: Cycling the classic route through the Americas
EP-138 WINTER DESTINATIONS: Get insider tips on the best places to travel this winter
EP-137 CANADA: Canoeing across Canada
EP-136 USA: How the Appalachian Trail can change your life!
EP-135: ISRAEL: A great winter destination for walkers
EP-134: VIETNAM: Why Vietnam is a bike touring paradise!
EP-133 ALTITUDE: Learn all about staying healthy and adventuring at altitude
EP-132 E-BIKING: What it’s like to ride an e-bike!
EP-131 AUTUMN DESTINATIONS: Where to travel this autumn
EP-130 CANADA: Hear about kayaking Canada’s iconic Inside Passage
EP-129 THE CAMINO: Hear how the Camino has changed one woman’s life
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