Wild Chats with Ben Southall
Join host Ben Southall for Wild Chats, a weekly series that dives deep into the world of adventure. Every Friday, we bring you trail runners, hikers, travelers, and explorers sharing their most inspiring and wildest stories from around the globe.
Whether you're chasing ultra-running dreams, planning your next big trek, or simply looking for a spark of adventure, Wild Chats delivers firsthand insights from those who live and breathe the outdoors.
🎙 New episodes every Friday!
Presented by Best Life Adventures & Wild Earth Australia
Wild Chats with Ben Southall
The Crossing: A memoir of love, adventure and finding your own path with Sophie Matterson
In this episode, Ben Southall sits down with Sophie Matterson, an adventurer who took on the ultimate solo challenge—trekking 5,000km across Australia, from Shark Bay (WA) to Byron Bay (NSW), with only camels for company.
Sophie shares how she went from a novice hiker to a seasoned trekker, navigating the harsh realities of the Australian outback. She reflects on her deep bond with her camels & the lessons they taught her. The mental & physical challenges of long-distance solo travel. Adapting to extreme landscapes & the unpredictable elements and the transition from solitude to civilization & how it changed her life.
This conversation is a raw and inspiring look at resilience, adventure, and the profound connection between humans and animals in the wild.
Find Sophie on www.sophiematterson.com
Instagram @sophiematterson
Grab a copy of Sophie’s book ‘The Crossing: A memoir of love, adventure and finding your own path
'The Crossing is as profound as it is moving - a tapestry of adventure, love and, of course, camels.' Tim Cope, author of On the Trail of Genghis Khan
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