What It Means to Work as an Adventure Expert Today
Most people encounter expeditions through headlines of broken records and world first claims. What often gets lost in that coverage though are the details that actually define genuine adventure and exploration. The context, the standards, the history and the subtle but important differences between accomplishment and claim.
That gap between how expeditions are undertaken and how they are described in the media is where my work sits. For the past decade I’ve travelled through remote environments, from polar regions to long-distance hiking trails, met and interviewed many of the worlds best adventurers, and translated those experiences into expedition media. This includes journalism, commentary, analysis and public speaking that looks beyond headlines to examine what expeditions really involve, not just how they are packaged.
This is what I do, and why it matters.
Experience From the Field
Being an adventure expert starts with understanding how expeditions actually work, rather than how they are often presented. My background combines:
Expedition experience in remote environments
Academic rigour (I work in medical research)
Ongoing work as an adventure journalist
As a regular contributor to Explorersweb I work at the intersection of adventure, exploration, media and public understanding, where the way stories are told shapes how adventure is perceived far beyond the people taking part.
Expert Commentary on Expeditions and Exploration
Expeditions don’t happen in isolation. They sit within cultural, environmental and historical contexts, and those contexts often get lost in fast-moving media coverage.
I work with editors and producers as an adventure expert to provide:
Context for breaking expedition news
Analysis of modern exploration trends
Insight into polar travel, risk and logistics
Critical discussion of adventure media itself
This includes appearances on radio, podcasts and broadcast media, as well as background briefings and editorial support.
Writing and Reporting in Expedition Media
Writing remains central to my work. I produce reported features and essays grounded in first-hand experience, careful research and a refusal to oversimplify.
I also undertake field-based reporting, combining writing and photography to document expeditions as they unfold.
Speaking at Adventure Festivals and Live Events
Alongside journalism, I speak at adventure festivals and outdoor events, drawing directly from expedition experience and years spent analysing how exploration stories are told.
Rather than motivational storytelling, my talks focus on:
What modern exploration actually looks like
The ethics of adventure storytelling
Why some expedition stories dominate - and others disappear
These talks are designed to be thoughtful, accessible and grounded in reality - engaging for general audiences while still offering depth for experienced adventurers.
Consultancy Behind the Scenes
Not all expedition media work is public-facing. I also work as a consultant with media organisations, producers and brands on:
Editorial and documentary development
Accuracy and authenticity in expedition content
Often, this means slowing stories down, asking what’s being left out, and why - and helping ensure that adventure narratives remain credible as well as compelling.
Why Thoughtful Expedition Media Matters
Adventure and exploration still holds a powerful cultural influence. It shapes how people think about risk, resilience, environment and possibility. But as access to remote places increases and climate pressures grow, the way we tell adventure stories matters more than ever.
Work With Me
If you’re an editor, producer or festival organiser looking for:
Credible adventure expertise
Calm, informed analysis rather than hype
First-hand experience combined with critical thinking
