In this episode, hosts Laurent Frat and Matt Blank step outside the realm of BASE jumping to gain valuable insights from Gavin McClurg, the host of Cloudbase Mayhem and a celebrated figure in the paragliding world. Gavin, a former Red Bull X-Alps pilot and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, shares his journey from ski racing to paragliding, offering lessons that resonate across high-risk sports. The discussion covers the importance of SIV training, the dangers of intermediate syndrome, and the crucial role of mentorship in extreme sports. Gavin also delves into maintaining passion and sustainability in high-risk activities and the value of community support.
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Producers: Laurent Frat, Matt Blank, Mark Stockwell  
Host: Matt Blank 
Sound mixing: Mark Stockwell 
Music credit: Staccato Strings by Andreas Beats

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Producers: Laurent Frat, Matt Blank, Mark Stockwell 
Host: Matt Blank
Sound mixing: Mark Stockwell
Music credit: Staccato Strings by Andreas Beats &lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode, hosts Laurent Frat and Matt Blank step outside the realm of BASE jumping to gain valuable insights from Gavin McClurg, the host of Cloudbase Mayhem and a celebrated figure in the paragliding world. Gavin, a former Red Bull X-Alps pilot and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, shares his journey from ski racing to paragliding, offering lessons that resonate across high-risk sports. The discussion covers the importance of SIV training, the dangers of intermediate syndrome, and the crucial role of mentorship in extreme sports. Gavin also delves into maintaining passion and sustainability in high-risk activities and the value of community support.
-This independent project can only survive with the support of our listeners.  You can contribute by visiting: support Exit Point
For more info visit exitpointpodcast.comProducers: Laurent Frat, Matt Blank, Mark Stockwell Host: Matt BlankSound mixing: Mark StockwellMusic credit: Staccato Strings by Andreas Beats 


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#54 Gavin McClurg: mentorship, flow and navigating intermediate syndrome

#54 Gavin McClurg: mentorship, flow and navigating intermediate syndrome

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