Polar Explorer has to survive cancer: “Taught me more than any expedition” - Eric Larsen

Eric Larsen, the American polar explorer, found his passion for adventure during a dog sled expedition, and his determination led him to save every hard-earned penny while working in a bar, bike shops and more to fund his next journeys. In one remarkable year, he conquered Mount Everest and the poles, but his greatest challenge wasn't the extreme cold – it was battling and surviving cancer. In a candid episode, Eric reflects on how this personal battle taught him more about life than any of his expeditions. Read more about the Art of Adventuring podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠worldexplorerscollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ And learn more about Eric: Wikipedia: ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Larsen_(explorer) His Website: http://ericlarsenexplore.com/ or visit his Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/elexplore/⁠ The World Explorers Collective is a community that connects explorers and funds meaningful expeditions. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.worldexplorerscollective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to read about our expeditions and learn about how your adventures can get funded.