In this episode of the Ultimate Adventure Travel Podcast, Jake Field breaks down the biggest myths holding people back from booking their dream trip — starting with the idea that you need to be “super fit” to go on an expedition.

From Kilimanjaro to Everest Base Camp, Jake shares first-hand experience leading countless trips with people of all fitness levels. He explains why it’s about preparation, not perfection, and why mindset matters more than muscle. You’ll also hear about other common myths, including whether adventure travel is only for young people, solo travellers, or elite athletes — and why all of that simply isn’t true.

This is the episode to listen to if you’re sitting on the fence and need a nudge to finally say yes to that once-in-a-lifetime trip.

You’ll learn:

• Why being “athletic” isn’t a requirement for adventure travel
• What kind of training really makes a difference
• How people of all ages and backgrounds succeed on challenging trips
• Why recovery and mindset often matter more than raw fitness
• The truth about solo travel, cost, group dynamics — and what really makes a trip life-changing

Chapters:

00:00 — Introduction: Tackling the biggest myths

01:28 — Do you need to be athletic?

03:51 — What “fit” really looks like on an expedition

08:40 — Why cardio isn’t everything

11:33 — Can you just “wing it”?

12:56 — Myth: It’s only for young people

15:24 — Worrying about being the slowest

18:14 — Do you need a big tour company?

20:38 — “You’ll be miserable the whole time” — debunked

22:04 — It’s only for experts

23:29 — Is it really too expensive?

27:17 — Will I feel out of place as a solo traveller?

28:44 — It’s unsafe to go alone — true or false?

29:42 — It’s all about the summit… or is it?

30:06 — Why these myths are holding people back

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