509. Adventure Awaits: Hugo and Ross Turner’s Amazing Sustainability Expeditions

Health Gig

In this episode of Health Gig, Doro and Trica welcome twins Ross and Hugo Turner to talk about their incredible livelihood as professional adventurers. An overarching theme of their story is converting challenges into triumph, as Hugo suffered a neck injury in his late teen years, catalyzing the two of them to commit to following their dreams. The twins describe their expeditions, from the early preparations to the beautiful sites that await them, and the rigorous training required to execute them successfully, as well as the separate intensive scientific studies they conduct on fitness and aging. They provide insight on how their bond as twins enhances their teamwork, communication, and decision-making during expeditions, and talk about how they lean on each other in moments of fear or anxiety. Hugo and Ross offer valuable observations on sustainability initiatives aimed at combating climate change and advice for aspiring adventurers, leaving listeners in awe of the possibilities of the natural world.