Nick Read owns and runs Pride Expeditions, an adventure travel company offering LGBTQ+ friendly expeditions around the world. He's based in North Wales, is an active member of the Llanberis Mountain Rescue team, and his dog Peris makes a guest appearance too.
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What you’ll learn in this episode
- What to consider when planning gay-friendly expeditions
- The challenges faced by female guides in Africa
- The Pink Summitteer, arrested for being gay while climbing Elbrus
- Joining the Llanberis Mountain Rescue team
- The importance of networking
- Being a role model and changing norms in LGBT+ adventure
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Nick owns and runs Pride Expeditions and volunteers with Llanberis Mountain Rescue.
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