Thinking Off-Piste

In this episode of Thinking Off-Piste, Becky catches up with Sean Burgess on his 7 day, 650km journey from one side of the UAE to the other. Sean crossed all 7 Emirates which ultimately led him to break a Guinness World Record for the 'fastest crossing of the United Arab Emirates on foot'. They talk about every step of the journey, from repetitive strain injury and emergency acupuncture treatment to supportive teamwork and fundraising to support disadvantaged children in Uganda. Tune in to hear about mobile ice baths, hallucinations from exhaustion, and what it took for Sean to succeed.

Thinking Off-Piste is brought to you by Mabey Ski, a Whistler-based adventure ski company creating bucket list ski trips across the globe. If you’re looking to get off the beaten track and away from the crowds, head over to mabeyski.com to discover what lies beyond your lift pass.

Guest adventurer: Sean Burgess
Hosted by: Becky Lucy King

Show Notes

In May 2021, aspiring adventurer Sean Burgess embarked on a 650 km journey from one side of the UAE to the other. Running and walking for up to 20 hours a day, if Sean finished within 7 days he could claim the Guinness World Record for the ‘fastest crossing of the United Arab Emirates on foot’. Sean takes us through every step of his journey, from repetitive strain injury and emergency acupuncture treatment to supportive teamwork and fundraising to support disadvantaged children in Uganda. Tune in to hear about mobile ice baths, hallucinations from exhaustion, and what it took for Sean to succeed. 

Sean describes himself as “an ordinary guy on a mission to live an extraordinary life, one adventure at a time”, and his motivation for the challenge was to inspire other people to take on their own extraordinary challenges and lead their own extraordinary lives.

www.7emirateschallenge.com - you can donate to the charities discussed in this episode via the website   
Guest adventurer: @seanburgess_me
Hosted by: @beckylucyking

Thinking Off-Piste is brought to you by Mabey Ski, a Whistler-based adventure ski company creating bucket list ski trips across the globe. If you’re looking to get off the beaten track and away from the crowds, head over to mabeyski.com to discover what lies beyond your lift pass.

What is Thinking Off-Piste?

Thinking off-piste and challenging the conventional.

Sharing inspiring stories from professional mountaineers – skiers, boarders, bikers, climbers, & hikers – who have gone against the grain, abandoned their comfort zone, and found success through their dare-to-be-different attitude.

A podcast produced by Mabey Ski – unique ski adventures created for those who want more than just powder and a lift pass. Find out more at mabeyski.com.

Hosted by Becky Lucy King.