Tom Smith is a 26-year-old adventure medic and expedition filmmaker who has crammed a wild career into just a few years. From building mountain fences in Wales to ski patrol in Canada, he shares the highs, the lows and the lessons learnt along the way.
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What you’ll learn in this episode
- How a rural Welsh upbringing and early jobs shaped his 'never sit still' mindset
- The life-changing illness that redirected him into film and medicine
- Rope rigging for a Vogue shoot, working as a stunt medic and founding Remote Horizon
- Key resources for aspiring outdoor professionals
- His vision for the industry: less ego, more humility and genuine wanderlust
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Tom is an adventure medic, expedition filmmaker and the founder of Remote Horizon.
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