Just before lockdown and whilst I had a couple of weeks free, I decided last minute, to book myself a direct flight, from Manchester to Phuket.

I’ve just returned back to the UK after an unbelievable time in Los Angeles.
I also wanted to get a blog out there, thanking everyone for the love and support since the podcast went live.

Ash shares a rare and deeply honest glimpse into the behind-the-scenes work that goes into Mission Yangtze as he reflects on 2018 and being away from home for Christmas. In the spirit of a true world-first adventurer and pioneer, he also has his sights and his determination firmly set on what lies ahead in 2019: the successful completion of his expedition!

Ash is in China and on the final countdown to starting his Mission Yangtze expedition. Find out why time management will be critical to his success over the next year and how, armed with the best tools and technology, he can overcome some of the challenges he will face.

This is it guys - I’m about to fly to China for final preps before starting the expedition one month from now!

After over 12 months of planning, organising and developing, Ash and the team are incredibly excited to finally announce Ash's next World First record-breaking expedition to the world.

Ash is no stanger to adventure, and in order for him to stay at peak fitness during the times he's planning and preparing for his next expedition, Ash takes full advantage of the local natural opportunities to walk, hike, climb and cross incredibly terrain.

Ash will be providing a talk at the TEDxCardiff 2017 event in Cardiff on Saturday 22nd April 2017.

Ash Dykes on trekking an active volcano in Indonesia