What happens when endurance racing meets purposeful travel?

In this episode, Jake Field is joined by endurance athlete and race organiser Brett Harrison to explore how adventure travel can go far beyond personal goals — and directly benefit the communities it touches.

From organising races on Kilimanjaro to leading community development projects in Tanzania, Brett shares how immersive experiences can create real-world impact. They dive into the ethos behind his events, the challenges of running races in remote areas, and how travel can teach us (and our children) curiosity, humility, and connection.

If you’re someone who wants their next adventure to mean something more, this episode will inspire and inform you.

He explains:

1. Why endurance events can be powerful tools for community development.
2. The difference between donor-led and community-led change — and why that matters.
3. How consumer choices in travel can either harm or help local economies.
4. What it’s really like to run events on Kilimanjaro and in rural Tanzania.
5. Why adventure travel should stretch you and connect you to something bigger.

📍 Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to Adventure Travel and Guest Introduction

02:54 – Exploring Endurance Events on Kilimanjaro

06:43 – Community Engagement through Adventure Events

11:14 – Brett’s Journey to Tanzania and Community Development

17:20 – The Intersection of Adventure and Community Support

22:59 – Community-Led Development vs. Donor-Led Initiatives

25:14 – The Importance of Education in Community Support

27:33 – Consumer Power in Adventure Tourism

29:32 – Balancing Profit and Community Benefit in Tourism

34:09 – Personal Journeys: From Adventure to Business

41:10 – The Future of Adventure Travel for the Next Generation

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