Episode 52: Celebrate Each Day on Tour Du Mont Blanc with Cassandra & David Hradek
“When I look at those types of mountains, I see this fierce approach to life.”
In this episode, Cassandra Hradek, a Success Manager at Doximity and Certified Precision One Nutrition Coach, and David Hradek, an Account Manager for IDEX Fire & Safety and avid soccer player, join us to share their story of recently completing the Tour Du Mont Blanc - one of the most popular long-distance hikes in Europe. Cassandra and David also discuss:
2:40 - Their background and life in Charlotte
3:45 - An overview of Tour Du Mont Blanc
5:45 - The UTMB Race
7:10 - The scenery at the Mont Blanc massif
8:35 - The people they met along the way
13:05 - The balance between outdoors and civilization
15:45 - How they found this trip
17:50 - What is it about the mountains that call them to adventure
19:40 - The decision to go on this trip
21:30 - Being tested physically on the hike
25:20 - How the elements affected their hike
27:00 - Who this trip is for
29:00 - Training for the trip
31:00 - Celebrating along the way
35:30 - How Cassandra integrates yoga into her travels and lifestyle
41:50 - A thread between yoga, nature, and their trips
44:00 - Advice for those who think they don’t have enough time to travel
47:00 - Closing remarks
You can learn more about Cassandra and David and follow their adventures on Instagram @Cassandra_Hradek and @Czech615. They traveled with Wilderness Travel and you can visit their website here.
See below for photos Cassandra and David shared from their adventure.
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