Interview: Andrew Skurka | National Geographic

Go behind the scenes and hear National Geographic grantee and adventurer Andrew Skurka talk about how he became a record-breaking, long-distance solo hiker.
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[@theyspar]

He has a wonderful view of the world, and life. I wish more people were like this, it's quite beautiful.

[@bloxer9563]

What an amazing and optimistic person, he has a great outlook on life, and has some great achievements!

[@MidsierramusingBlogspot]

"I earned this view". I understand this quite well.

[@KellieNightlinger]

You are a true inspiration. Thank you. I am now a huge fan of your work. I am planning on going on my first expedition the Amazon5000. I am excited. My only hurdle is to raise some money to pay my expenses. My heart is in the wilds of the world. Thanks for showing me the possibilities.

[@ellief4277]

I love how openly human he is.

[@ChiefGuideMaster]

What he loves most; backpacking. He offers guides through the Sierras and motivational speeches. Wouldn't be surprised if hes has a sponsor or two.

[@BestICan]

Good for you, Andrew.

[@Igotpoond]

5:00 holy shit

[@tstockt]

@scorici he hikes. all over the place. lectures too, and i think he guides groups of ultra lighters now as well. he is a bad ass

[@dubprocesslbc]

he is a free spirit but at the same time a very motivated and "structured" personality. You can see it when he speaks and when he mentions his Excel spreadsheets of intense planning of his trips. Makes sense he was going to go into Wall Street initially..he likes the challenges and finding his own way to crush them.

[@TheCondor300]

Now it's 4 years later... no Wall Street... he's still hiking, running and living his dream!

[@DaGaMagic]

Great video. Does anyone know the song starting at about @4:28?

[@dennismaginnis5755]

ive watched him forever and wished it was me

[@gpk7683]

I agree with your comments about enjoying this life. However I came to this conclusion rather late in my time. We must tell others not to wait. Eighty is at my front door.

[@amonster8mymother]

Being out there is therapy. Yea I get that. 👍🇨🇦😷

[@MrGrzv]

He looks like a free spirit. I have to admit, I am little jelous:)

[@MidsierramusingBlogspot]

Another guy like Skurka is Mike Horn.

[@Plane60]

I' m ready to be your partner of trek for your next trip !

[@jazzmessenger8]

He hikes.

[@AliveLyla]

Skurka is originally a Polish name.

[@bowwowvveevva]

This guy needs to stay in more

[@oOOpIIIqOOo]

1:48 the video stops... wtf

[@DavideLabiancaPhoto]

I have a naturalistic channel ;)

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inbe4 301

[@seekur32]

Didn't realize 13 yr. old boys were so interested in Nat Geo, with all of the lame comments and "Firsts", etc.

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2st

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1nd

[@scheurkalender12]

First!!