The Rich Roll Podcast A Tribute To Hilaree Nelson
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Oct 6, 2022 In a heartfelt tribute, Hilaree Nelson, an iconic ski mountaineer and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, shares her extraordinary experiences scaling the world's peaks. She discusses the duality of adventure and the importance of risk, resilience, and embracing life's challenges. The conversation reflects on balancing motherhood with her passion for adventure, the significance of female role models in sports, and the deeper lessons nature teaches us. Hilaree's journey emphasizes living fully and finding joy in both triumphs and struggles.
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Kakubo Razi Trek
- Hilaree Nelson's Kakubo Razi expedition in Burma involved a 30-day jungle trek to reach base camp.
- This was a deliberate choice to create an "anti-Everest" experience focused on the unknown.
Defining Adventure
- Hilaree Nelson believes that true adventure begins when things go wrong.
- If everything goes smoothly, it diminishes the adventurous nature of an experience.
Kakubo Razi Team Rift
- During the Kakubo Razi expedition, a rift occurred about the final summit push.
- Hilaree Nelson and Emily Harrington were excluded from the conversation, causing tension.