Planning for adventure in the middle of a pandemic? Yes, it may sound like a giant exercise in futility.

However, getting ready for an adventure trip is a months-long process. And there's a good chance that sometime in 2021, we're going to be free to move about the world again.

So it's a good idea to start your planning now so that when freedom comes, you can hit the ground running.

In today's podcast, I'll walk you through my 3-year planning process for a life of adventure.

Ready? Let's do this!

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Episode Sneak Peek

• [4:29] Why it makes sense to plan for adventure, even in these uncertain times.

• [5:46] You only live once, and you can’t do everything. Why it’s important to prioritize your trips and races. Smart tips for ranking your bucket list.

• [11:52] How to organize your “A” trips into a 3 year plan. Tips for researching and grouping your high-priority trips. Why training seasons matter and how to create them. The impact of Covid restrictions in 2021. A sneak peek of my 2021 plans (which could change in an instant).

• [18:55] It’s time to calendar! Why I prefer a wall calendar for this step. How to work backwards to map your training season. The importance of adding training hikes and races before the main event.

• [22:26] Tips for dealing with uncertainty. Why you think you are in control, even though you’re not. How I’m handling travel insurance in 2021. The importance of having a Plan B in uncertain times.