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.
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Presented by Best Life Adventures & Wild Earth Australia
Wild Chats with Ben Southall
Exploring Project Zero: A Carbon Neutral Adventure - Svalbard Edition.
In this powerful episode of Wild Chats, host Ben Southall sits down with explorer and climate advocate Geoff Wilson to talk all things adventure, sustainability, and the future of our planet. Geoff shares the highs and lows of his Project Zero expedition, a groundbreaking mission to complete carbon-neutral exploration through some of the planet's harshest environments.
From navigating the globe aboard the Nanook to riding horses across Icelandic glaciers, Geoff opens up about the physical and emotional challenges of the journey, including the unique experience of working with his son Kit. This episode explores the importance of responsible exploration, crew dynamics, and storytelling as a tool to raise awareness about the realities of climate change.
If you're passionate about sustainability, adventure, and protecting wild places, this conversation is filled with honest insights, incredible stories, and a call to action to fall back in love with our natural world.
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Hosted by Ben Southall from Best Life Adventures & Wild Earth Australia.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Project Zero
03:01 The Journey of Nanook
06:02 Svalbard Expedition Overview
08:52 The Challenges of Arctic Exploration
11:56 The Iceland Journey
14:56 Navigating Customs and Politics
17:59 The Concept of Project Zero
21:09 Crew Dynamics and Challenges
24:02 Father-Son Relationship on the Journey
24:52 The Impact of Climate Change
27:25 Individual Responsibility in Climate Action
30:36 Gear and Equipment for Harsh Environments
35:08 Nutrition and Sustenance on Expeditions
36:34 Future of Exploration and Storytelling
38:33 Safety Measures in Polar Regions
41:22 Human Impact on Oceans
42:46 Tracking the Expedition