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Category Archives: Pecha Kucha
Explorers and Adventurers Lecture Night, a “Night of Adventure 3″
On the evening of March 15th, 2011 a special event is being held at the Vue cinema in London's famous Leicester Square. A Night of Adventure 3...
PK Friday: Motorbiking the Americas in search of love
Mike and Alanna got married, then decided to ride from Alaska to Ushuaia to learn about what “love” means to people along the way. Listen to what they found here: DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
PK Friday: Big Wall Climbing in Patagonia
One sport that I find terrifying is rock climbing. I feel that I need to learn it though as it can take you to some stunning places, as Pete Rhodes explains here. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
PK Friday: Crossing Australia by Skateboard
Dave Cornthwaite didn’t really know how to ride a skateboard when he set off to cross Australia on one! Listen to this madness here: DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
PK Friday: cycling slowly round the coast of Britain
Howies designer and cycling enthusiast Nick Hand set off to cycle slowly round Britain. Along the way he met artisans and interviewed them, making lovely presentations on his website. Here he explains his journey: DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and [...]
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PK Friday: Female Expedition to the South Pole
Felicity Aston recently led an expedition of women from the corners of the British Commonwealth to Antarctica. Here she explains the challenges of taking women who have never seen snow to the South Pole! DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and [...]
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PK Friday 13th: Rowing Round the World
Enjoy Olly Hicks describing his various adventures, including running the Marathon des Sables carrying a shovel, his record-breaking slowest ever crossing of the Atlantic, and his audacious recent attempt to row round the world. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and [...]
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PK Friday: why do people go on expeditions?
At the recent Night of Adventure I attempted to explain what lures me on to the next adventure. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
PK Friday: Mark Kalch rafts the Amazon
Listen to this short but entertaining account of an epic journey. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
PK Friday: Tarquin Cooper skis 1000km with the Royal Marines
Listen to the Daily Telegraph’s Adventure correspondent describe his latest expedition. The format is the same as usual: 20 slides that scroll automatically after 20 seconds. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
Night of Adventure 2 – thanks to the speakers
Last night was the second Night of Adventure, a fundraising event for Hope and Homes for Children. Fifteen speakers kindly gave up their time to present to an audience of 400 people at the Vue cinema in Leicester Square, London. Over the next weeks I will be sharing their talks on this site (like this). [...]
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Andy: A Very Long Walk across Europe
The final talk in this series comes from Andy Ward who decided to walk across Europe. Two days later he began. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
Henry Worsley: In the Footsteps of Shackleton
Today we hear from Henry Worsley about his Antarctic expedition in the footsteps of Shackleton. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
The first woman to row the Indian Ocean
Today we hear from the first woman to row the Indian Ocean. Sarah Outen was presented with her Guinness World Record at the end of the event. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
The Beauty of Risk – James Hooper
Today James Hooper reflects on expeditions and on risk. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
First British Woman up Everest – Rebecca Stephens
Rebecca Stephens was the first British woman to climb Everest and the Seven Summits. She is an elegant speaker; here is her story. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
Arctic Experiences – Martin Hartley
Photographer and Arctic explorer Martin Hartley shares his adventures in 400 seconds. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
The M25 by foot
Today my friend Rob tells of our walk round the M25. DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also available for Kindle, iPad and children.
Up the Nile, from sea to source
I recently arranged a fundraising event for Hope and Homes for Children.If you would like to be informed when the next Adventurers’ Pecha Kucha Night is organised simply add your email address here: This one is properly nuts. Enjoy! DON’T MISS A THING – FREE MONTHLY UPDATE BY EMAIL: Have you read Alastair’s books? Also [...]
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