Ryan Blair - Building an Asian Adventure Team
Show Notes
Based in Hong Kong, Ryan Blair is the Founder and Director of the North Face Adventure Team (www.facebook.com/TheNorthFaceAdventureTeam/) and APA Group (www.asiapacificadventure.com/athlete-team/) and is himself a top endurance sport athlete.
In our interview with Ryan, we discuss:
Why Hong Kong is the world’s best trail running city
His adventures exploring Vietnam, India, Nepal and Myanmar
His work introducing the outdoors to schools in Asia
How he got into organising races
The rise and fall (in popularity) of adventure racing; and the explosion in trail running
How he assembled the North Face Adventure Team
And much, much more. It’s a fascinating insight into how pursuing your passions - and taking some risks - can lead to a life and career doing what you love. Enjoy!
Podcast hosted by Ultra Endurance enthusiasts Scott Pugh and Ric Stockfis.