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Welcome back to the GPS Training Podcast! This month Jon sits down with adventurer Ian Hughes, whose journey has taken him from leaving school with no qualifications to serving in the Royal Green Jackets, working as a deep-sea saturation diver, and now aiming for one of the biggest challenges on earth — the Explorers Grand Slam.
Tomorrow, Ian begins his GPS Training course ahead of attempting a solo, unsupported ski to the South Pole. In this episode, we hear his story so far, how he’s preparing, and what keeps him motivated to take on such extreme adventures.
Ian’s early years – from school to the army and beyond
Life underwater – his time as a commercial diver and running diving companies
Becoming an explorer – why he’s drawn to big challenges
The Explorers Grand Slam – what it is, and why he’s chasing it
South Pole prep – training, kit, and mindset for skiing solo and unsupported
Using GPS in polar expeditions – how tech plays a vital safety role
Motivation & resilience – lessons from pushing the limits
Support Ian’s Explorers Grand Slam attempt: GiveWheel page
Ian’s Instagram page
By Jon Monks, GPS Training and reviews5
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Welcome back to the GPS Training Podcast! This month Jon sits down with adventurer Ian Hughes, whose journey has taken him from leaving school with no qualifications to serving in the Royal Green Jackets, working as a deep-sea saturation diver, and now aiming for one of the biggest challenges on earth — the Explorers Grand Slam.
Tomorrow, Ian begins his GPS Training course ahead of attempting a solo, unsupported ski to the South Pole. In this episode, we hear his story so far, how he’s preparing, and what keeps him motivated to take on such extreme adventures.
Ian’s early years – from school to the army and beyond
Life underwater – his time as a commercial diver and running diving companies
Becoming an explorer – why he’s drawn to big challenges
The Explorers Grand Slam – what it is, and why he’s chasing it
South Pole prep – training, kit, and mindset for skiing solo and unsupported
Using GPS in polar expeditions – how tech plays a vital safety role
Motivation & resilience – lessons from pushing the limits
Support Ian’s Explorers Grand Slam attempt: GiveWheel page
Ian’s Instagram page

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