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December 31, 2024 43 mins

Today on this holiday replay of episode 467 of the Outdoor Adventure Lifestyle Podcast, I'm speaking with climate scientist, writer, and backcountry skier, Anneka Williams.

Welcome to episode 466 with climate scientist, writer, and backcountry skier, Anneka Williams.. Brought to you this week by Alabama Beaches and Roam Generation PR.

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Show Notes

Most of us dream of grand adventures, but everyday responsibilities seem to pull us away. We settle for the occasional weekend hike or a vacation once a year while longing for something more thrilling and purposeful.

  • You want to explore more of the world but feel tied down by routine.
  • You crave adventure and meaningful experiences but aren’t sure how to make them a consistent part of your life.
  • You see others doing incredible things, like skiing the Himalayas or conducting research in the Arctic, and wonder, "Why not me?"

We understand. Society has made you believe that real adventures are a rare luxury or only for a chosen few. But it’s not your fault—no one told you it’s possible to live a life full of exploration.

That’s why this episode with Anneka Williams, a climate scientist and adventurer, is so inspiring. In this conversation, you’ll learn how she crafted a life full of global adventures, from skiing down icy peaks in Patagonia to studying climate change in the most remote corners of the world.


Anneka’s story will take you beyond the typical vacation. Imagine skiing as a child on the single-chair lift at Mad River Glen in Vermont, then fast-forward to skiing in Bhutan or studying gas emissions in the high-altitude Paramo of South America. This episode will show you that the world is a wild, beautiful place waiting to be explored—and you don’t need to wait until retirement to do it.


Here are three inspiring lessons from Anneka’s adventurous life that you can apply to your own journey:

  1. Start young but keep exploring: Anneka’s began skiing as a kid in Vermont, but she never stopped seeking ne
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