In Season 2 Episode 6 of the Attempt Adventure Podcast, we talk about the very real issues of gatekeeping and imposter syndrome in travel and adventure.

Also in this episode: hosts James Barrett and Michael Desrosiers discuss sacred Thai tattoos, Warhammer 40K, and an incredible Mt. Everest Adventure.

Show Notes

0:48 Bootstrap Brewing Lush Puppy IPA

https://untappd.com/b/bootstrap-brewing-lush-puppy-juicy-ipa/2575009

1:40 Sak Yant Tattoos (Thai sacred tattoos)

https://www.dreambigtravelfarblog.com/blog/getting-a-sak-yant-tattoo-in-bangkok

2:00 Angelina Jolie’s sak yant tattoo

https://sakyantchiangmai.com/jolie-thai-tattoo-meanings/

Adventure Matters by Alastair Humphreys

https://alastairhumphreys.com/adventure-matters/

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Monthly Challenge

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Adventures in the News

In this week's Adventures in the News segment, James shares the news of the Full Circle Everest Team's recent accomplishment in successfully summitting the world's tallest peak.

https://www.fullcircleeverest.com/

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