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EP-216 WHY THE WILD MATTERS: Will Gadd on the Courage, Risk, and Dealing with Adversity


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In this episode of the 10Adventures Podcast, we’re joined by Will Gadd — elite ice climber, Red Bull athlete, paragliding pioneer, and National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year. Will is best known as the first person to climb Niagara Falls, but his true legacy is built on decades of bold expeditions, thoughtful risk-taking, and helping others reframe challenge as opportunity.

Will shares stories from wild adventures — paragliding hundreds of kilometers, climbing icebergs, and exploring remote corners of the World, and offers deep insight into why he chose these audacious goals. But this conversation goes beyond the extreme: Will reflects on how we teach kids to engage with the outdoors, how climate change is reshaping the wild, and what we lose when remote places become crowded.

We talk about fear, resilience, and the value of pushing through discomfort, not just in the mountains, but in life. If you’ve ever wondered how to lead better, live more fully, or face your own personal “ice climbs,” this episode is a must-listen.

 

To learn more, visit:

 

  • 🎬 YouTube: @willgadd2187  
  • 🌐 Website: willgadd.com 
  • 📷 Instagram: @realwillgadd 
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