The Adventure Guy{de}

On today's episode we provide an introduction to map reading and talk through the basics of understanding the map scale, reading contour lines and measuring distance. 00:15 - Intro00:38 - Episode Overview01:18 - Understanding Map Scales05:30 - Map Generalisations08:34  - Reading Contour Lines15:15 - Limitations of Contour Lines16:45 - Measuring Distance21:25 - Thanks / Contact Details / Outro Follow and connect on InstagramSupport the show at Buy Me A CoffeeIntro/Outro provided by The Stage Management Company

On today's episode we talk through what an after action review is and how it can improve learning not only for adventure but any experience or training. I then apply this tool to a recent adventure to share lessons learnt. 00:15 - Intro00:38 - Episode Overview01:18 - The After Action Review03:45 - Applying the After Action Review / Background to the Adventure05:40 - "What was expected to happen?" / The Plan07:40 - "What actually occurred?" 12:05 - "What went well and why?"14:45 - "What could be improved and how?"17:35 - Episode Recap19:00 - Thanks / Contact Details / OutroApologies for the poor audio quality on this episode.Trialling new equipment and still learning the ropes! Follow and connect on InstagramSupport the show at Buy Me A CoffeeIntro/Outro provided by The Stage Management Company

On today's episode I talk you through my personal approach to planning everyday adventures and how I prepare before heading outdoors. 00:15 - Intro00:38 - Episode Overview01:50 - Time Considerations04:10 - Ability / Goals / Objectives05:10 - Activity05:50 - Distance Considerations08:55 - Route Planning12:40 - Advance Planning14:30 - Final Preparations Before Heading Out16:00 - Packing18:50 - Episode Recap21:06 - Thanks / Contact Details / Outro Follow and connect on InstagramSupport the show at Buy Me A CoffeeIntro/Outro provided by The Stage Management Company

On today's episode we discuss basic safety precautions and considerations both in the planning stages and whilst out on your adventures. 00:15 - Intro00:38 - Episode Overview01:20 - Personal Limitations & Capabilities08:10 - Intelligence Gathering12:30 - Communications19:30 - When things go wrong...22:35 - Recap23:24 - Thanks / Outro Follow and connect on InstagramSupport the show at Buy Me A CoffeeIntro/Outro provided by The Stage Management Company

Today we discuss fostering a Child's Mindset and how this can not only make routine/mundane tasks more interesting but also provides an optimum mindset for learning.  00:15 - Intro / Overview 00:55 - What is a Child's Mindset? 03:20 - Benefits 06:45 - Adult vs. Child's Mindset 08:35 - Ladybird Walk 11:40 - Why cultivate a Child's Mindset 13:20 - How to cultivate a Child's Mindset 14:50 - Thanks / Outro  Follow and connect on Instagram Support the show at Buy Me A Coffee Intro/Outro provided by The Stage Management Company

Welcome to The Adventure Guy{de} !In this introductory episode we discuss the background for the podcast, some of my personal background as the host and what I hope to achieve moving forwards.00:15 - Introduction 00:38 - Episode Overview 01:00 - Background to Podcast 02:30 - Personal Background / Experience 05:50 - Podcast Goals 06:25 - Podcast Format 07:30 - Thanks / OutroFollow and connect on InstagramSupport the show at Buy Me A CoffeeIntro/Outro provided by The Stage Management Company