Mission Possible: A Decade of Living Dangerously

by Ash Dykes

At the age of 23, Ash Dykes became the first person to walk, solo and unsupported, across Mongolia.His journey took 78 days and saw him trek over the Altai Mountains, the Gobi Desert and the Mongolian Steppe. It was an expedition filled with danger and extreme conditions. He almost didn't make it. Two years later he spent more than five months traversing the length of Madagascar, another world first. In Mission Possible , Ash reveals the spirit, planning, and sheer determination that went into these two record-breaking feats. Along the way we discover how a young man from Wales transformed himself into one of the globe’s most acclaimed and exciting young adventurers.

224 pages, Paperback

Published July 1, 2018

Reviews

[Hans Olsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rå bok om å reise på eventyr! Gir skikkelig reiselyst. Dykes skriver veldig bra så boken flyter godt.

[Diana L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Adventures

I heard about Ash Dykes on the Armchair Explorer podcast, in which he described his trip through China. This book covers his first two expeditions along with how he became an adventurer. I enjoyed the stories and photos, and admire his positivity and determination.

[Toni S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great adventure! Very inspiring!

Highly recommend reading. Ash does a fantastic job of depicting his adventures, which make seem like you're living it with him.

[Judith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really interesting read - well done Ash for trekking all those miles!

[George Foord · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very inspirational and very good writer

[Faze · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was very inspirational. It inspired me to try harder to get what I want.

[Thebooktrail · Rating 4 out of 5]

Visit where he travels in the book

Even before the real story starts, you can’t help but feel impressed with this guy. Typical young guy studying, lacking in money but who decides that his real place is outside in the world of adventure and exploring. He does everything he can to save up and travel and boy does he make sure that happens. Then the adventures start for real - and what a treat it is! Someone so young has such a zest for life and for travel but you know he’s going to be like this when he’s old and grey - it’s in his blood, you can tell. He tells his story with self deprecating humour, a nice easy style and draws you in like one of his mates. And what an adventure he has! Pretty fascinating that’s for sure!

This book really shines as Mongolia and Madagascar are not really places I've thought about visiting letting alone walking on my own. His reasons for going there and what he sees and discovers when there is a journey extraordinaire. Think he must be Duracell batteries or something - my legs were aching from just reading about his walks. Totally worth it though!