Dad Conversations

Episode 33: John Beede (Everest & 7 Summits Climber, Adventurer)

Episode Summary

John shares incredible stories from climbing the tallest peak on each continent. He also explains why he wrote a book that develops toughness in young boys.

Episode Notes

This was another episode that instantly ranks among the best. You'll get to meet John, an avid mountain climber and global adventurer. 

John has some crazy stories to tell about: 

being caught up in a third-world civil war with blow darts and bows and arrows

getting saved by the secretary of state

insane animal encounters

high-stakes teamwork and interdependency on each trek

hiking up the peak in Antarctica 1000 miles from other life forms

financing his journeys through creating self-sustaining businesses

his book that teaches kindness, courage, and grit to boys becoming men.

https://www.johnbeede.com/