Adventure Pro Podcast episode 014 with Tom Johnstone

Episode 014: Tom Johnstone on mountain bike guiding, mental health and conservation

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Tom Johnstone is an environmental scientist and outdoor professional in North Wales who runs supported mountain bike adventures through his business, Carbon Monkey. He has completed some epic bikepacking trips, and talks openly about the role adventure plays in our mental health.

What you’ll learn in this episode

  • Bikepacking journeys in Scotland, Iceland and Norway
  • Why adventure matters for mental health
  • Making adventure more accessible for everyone
  • What a Marine Mammal Medic callout involves
  • How the world is full of kind and caring people

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Find Tom online

Tom runs supported mountain bike adventures through Carbon Monkey in North Wales.

Resources mentioned in this episode

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