Interviews

Want more insight into the world of adventure? Like to get advice from those in the know? Then check out our action sport interviews and opinions from pro athletes and experts. We hope they will help you better understand the world of extreme sports and adventure travel.

We are always keen to hear from action sport athletes and adventure travel experts. So if you have an expert opinion to share or think people would like to read your interview then get in touch with us to arrange a chat.

Close up of a mountain rescue team member wearing a white helmet and a red Helly Hansen jacket in the rain

What gear do Search and Rescue teams wear and does it make a difference?

There are small groups of people who are outdoor professionals, whereas most of us are adventure seekers. Emergency services work outdoors, in awful conditions: If there’s anyone who knows what it takes to make good professional outdoor clothing for extreme…

Tommy Gaunt's 10 best Australia kiteboarding destinations flickr image by Michael Roper

Tommy Gaunt’s 10 best Australia kiteboarding destinations

With tens of thousands of miles of pristine and unspoiled coastline, Australia is unsurprisingly one of the world’s best kiteboarding destinations. However, with so much ground to cover, it helps to have an idea of where you need to be…

Adventure sport travel insurance FAQ: Interview Snowcard Insurance MD

Travel insurance may be the least interesting aspect of action sports holidays but it is one of the most important. In this adventure sport travel insurance FAQ, we interview Snowcard Insurance MD Russell Dadson to learn more about this key…

Creatively adventurous: Interview with Dave Cornthwaite of Expedition1000

This interview with Dave Cornthwaite of Expedition1000 was originally published back in 2011. At the time he had just completed the 4th of his 25 ‘creatively adventurous’ ways to travel 1000 miles. Eight years later and he has now completed…

Adventure sports in California: Is Cali the home of extreme sports?

Pretty much every action sport has some dispute in its creation. Who was first? Where did they do it? And where is it’s spiritual home? So we look at adventure sports in California and ask ‘Is Cali the home of…