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
EP-128 CANADA: Biking across Canada to help others
EP-127 TAJIKISTAN: Best treks and developing the Pamir Trail
EP-126 JAPAN: Cycling the length of Japan
EP-125 QUEBEC: Sea Kayaking and exploring the stunning Saguenay region
EP-124 GERMANY: Where to bike and hike this summer!
EP-123 CYCLING THE WORLD: On €800 a month
EP-122 NORTHERN ENGLAND: Learn about the best walks
EP-121 WHERE TO TRAVEL THIS SUMMER: Learn about some of the best active holiday destinations
EP-120 SRI LANKA: One of the most diverse countries on earth, and a gem to explore
EP-119 VIA ALPINA: One of the best long distance treks in the Alps
EP-118 CYCLING AMERICA: Cycling 10,000+ miles around the perimeter of the Continental US for Charity
EP-117 THE ALPS: Great treks like the Tour du Mont Blanc, Tour of the Matterhorn, Haute Route to Zermatt and more!
EP-116 SLOVENIA: Explore this up-and-coming adventure destination
EP-115 ENGLAND & WALES: Ideal active holiday destinations
EP-114 ETHIOPIA: Author George Balarezo talks about cycling Ethiopia and his book Unhinged in Ethiopia
EP-113 TURKEY: Trekking the Lycian Way, St. Paul’s Pilgrimage and more
EP-112 GREENLAND: Sea kayaking 2,600 km up the Western Coast
EP-111 VIETNAM: Where to go, when to go, what to see and the best food!
EP-110 INDONESIA: Explore this land of beauty, diversity, culture, food, and incredible hospitality
EP-109 AFGHANISTAN: Why Joe Sheffer is starting a tour operator in Afghanistan
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