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The Ageless Traveler

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Hiking the Half Dome, Mt. Fuji and Kilimanjaro

July 15, 2025 • Adriane Berg

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"The day felt like 'a fever dream." Our guest's daughter describes the feeling of a long climb.

In this episode, we capture the magic of adventure through climbing, as we reconnect with travel enthusiast Benjamin Epstein, who shares his recent hike at the iconic Half Dome in Yosemite. Adriane includes hints and tips on two of the world's bucket list climbs: Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa, and Mt Fuji in Japan.

Hear the step-by-step story of the Half Dome climb and gather inspiration for your next outdoor adventure! This episode showcases the thrill of climbing and emphasizes the bonds formed through shared experiences in nature.

Resources:

Yosemite Half Dome

https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm

Why Explore

https://www.yexplore.com

Freewalkers

https://www.freewalkers.org

https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/halfdome.htm

Step by step guide:

https://www.earthtrekkers.com/hiking-half-dome-yosemite-step-by-step-guide/

MT FUJI

Official site https://www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/