Overview
In his own words, a renowned record-setter explains what it takes to make a modern-day adventurer
At the age of 23, Ash Dykes became the first person to walk, solo and unsupported, across Mongolia.His journey took 78 days and saw him trek over the Altai Mountains, the Gobi Desert and the Mongolian Steppe. It was an expedition filled with danger and extreme conditions. He almost didn't make it. Two years later he spent more than five months traversing the length of Madagascar, another world first. In Mission Possible, Ash reveals the spirit, planning, and sheer determination that went into these two record-breaking feats. Along the way we discover how a young man from Wales transformed himself into one of the globe’s most acclaimed and exciting young adventurers.
Reviews
"An example of great determination, to achieve what is becoming harder all the time, an adventuring first." —Sir Ranulph Fiennes
"Epic adventures by an inspiring man." —Bear Grylls
"One of the world’s most fearless outdoor men." —FHM
Author Biography
Ash Dykes has learned how to survive in the jungle with a Burmese hill tribe, worked as a master scuba diving instructor, and trained as a Muay Thai fighter. He has won the coveted Adventurer of the Year award and is often requested to speak for corporates, schools, and colleges.