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Day 39: Make Your Heart Sing as Loud as Freddie Mercury’s: The Journey is the Destination
Feb. 24, 2026

Day 39: Make Your Heart Sing as Loud as Freddie Mercury’s: The Journey is the Destination

Visiting the Freddie Mercury Museum on the final day in Zanzibar and sharing inspiration from the incredible story of Mercury's life. Full 40 Days in the Wilderness Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuqzjnFnD6TG3...
Day 38: Paying Our Respects in This Somber Place
Feb. 23, 2026

Day 38: Paying Our Respects in This Somber Place

On a sobering day, Ben visits the East African Slave Trade Exhibit in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Full 40 Days in the Wilderness Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuqzjnFnD6TG3r_biviukGScezLLEAu7o Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://s...
Day 37: Did I Need to Isolate in Order to Renew My Spirit? Taking It Easy on Zanzibar.
Feb. 22, 2026

Day 37: Did I Need to Isolate in Order to Renew My Spirit? Taking It Easy on Zanzibar.

On a relaxing day in Zanzibar after scaling Mount Kilimanjaro, Ben contemplates whether we need to be alone to reset and renew alone, or can we rest and rejuvenate around others? Full 40 Days in the Wilderness Series: https:/...
Day 36: Almost Caught a Medevac Helicopter on the Final Day of Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Feb. 21, 2026

Day 36: Almost Caught a Medevac Helicopter on the Final Day of Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Will you sacrifice the whole journey for a chance to be first? Ben did... and almost lost everything. Sometimes being first isn't what matters most. Full 40 Days in the Wilderness Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Day 35: We Made It! The Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and Three Tips to Climb Your Mountain
Feb. 20, 2026

Day 35: We Made It! The Summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and Three Tips to Climb Your Mountain

Beautiful views from the top of Mount Kilimanjaro (don't miss the sunrise shot at the end) while Ben shares three quick, easy, and simple life tips to scale your summit. Full 40 Days in the Wilderness Series: https://www.yout...
Day 34: Stop Sleepwalking Through Life. Dedicated to Alex Burdo.
Feb. 19, 2026

Day 34: Stop Sleepwalking Through Life. Dedicated to Alex Burdo.

At the base camp for the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Ben shares the story behind why he chose to wear his Alabama shirt today. Dedicated to the powerful story and memory of Alex Burdo. Full 40 Days in the Wilderness Series: ...
Day 33: The Last Camp Before Kilimanjaro's Peak.
Feb. 18, 2026

Day 33: The Last Camp Before Kilimanjaro's Peak.

Ben finds humanity on day 5 of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. People helping people during a hiking journey is amazing to watch. Keep climbing your peak and reaching your goals. Full 40 Days in the Wilderness Series: https://www...
Day 32: Losing My Favorite Shirt Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Feb. 17, 2026

Day 32: Losing My Favorite Shirt Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Well, that almost ended badly. Make sure to watch until the end to see how Ben gets out of this unfortunate underwear (or lack thereof) situation on day 4 of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Full 40 Days in the Wilderness Series: ...
Day 31: We’re Still Moving. Our Hiking Buddies Were Not So Lucky.
Feb. 16, 2026

Day 31: We’re Still Moving. Our Hiking Buddies Were Not So Lucky.

Don't let the beauty of the clouds deceive you. On day 3 of hiking Mount Kilimanjaro, hiking buddies get evacuated off the mountain, a cook is out of commission, and the freezing temperatures mean no sleep for Ben tonight. So...
Day 30: More Challenges at Shira Camp (Mount Kilimanjaro Hike Day 2)
Feb. 15, 2026

Day 30: More Challenges at Shira Camp (Mount Kilimanjaro Hike Day 2)

Excited and SuperPumped to continue his Kilimanjaro journey, Ben also faces some challenges on day 2. Will he meet some new friends tomorrow, or will the hiking party just zip themselves into their tents? We're hopeful new fr...
Day 29: Mount Kilimanjaro’s Rough Welcome
Feb. 14, 2026

Day 29: Mount Kilimanjaro’s Rough Welcome

Not every adventure starts perfectly. Ben and Robert begin their Kilimanjaro climb with soaked clothes, dehydration, and a couple of headaches, and also plenty of grit and humor. The best stories start with chaos; the right m...
Day 28: My Love Letter to the Serengeti
Feb. 13, 2026

Day 28: My Love Letter to the Serengeti

As Ben wraps up his Serengeti adventure, he reflects on the awe, gratitude, and responsibility that come with walking through one of Earth’s most extraordinary places. We are also presented with a reminder: even the most brea...
Day 27: The Circle of Life Happened Right in Front of Me
Feb. 12, 2026

Day 27: The Circle of Life Happened Right in Front of Me

In a somber moment, a dead monkey is found on the Serengeti plains. Ben is struck by seeing the circle of life in real time and shares his takeaways from this impactful moment. Full 40 Days in the Wilderness Series: https://w...
Day 26: Top 5 Tips for a Successful Trekking Safari
Feb. 11, 2026

Day 26: Top 5 Tips for a Successful Trekking Safari

What can walking through the Serengeti teach us about business and life? Ben Walters shares his favorite lessons from his time on safari. Full 40 Days in the Wilderness Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuqzjnFnD...
Day 25: Tortoises and Elephants = As Exciting as Lions?
Feb. 10, 2026

Day 25: Tortoises and Elephants = As Exciting as Lions?

A quiet day filled with (mostly) peaceful encounters. Check out the footage of Ben coming face-to-face with ostriches, elephants, hyenas, tortosises, and even a baby warthog on day 25 of 40 Days in the Wilderness. Full 40 Day...
Day 24: I Survived. My Pants Did Not.
Feb. 9, 2026

Day 24: I Survived. My Pants Did Not.

Ben Walters faces his closest call yet in Day 24 of 40 Days in the Wilderness, alone in the Serengeti with nothing but a rifle, a guide, and a rapidly beating heart. What begins as an evening trek turns into a jump for surviv...
Day 23: Our Safari Guide Hasn’t Used This Tool in 14 Years
Feb. 8, 2026

Day 23: Our Safari Guide Hasn’t Used This Tool in 14 Years

A safari guide’s greatest tools aren’t what you think. The rifle? Rarely used. The binoculars? A way to see what most of us miss. But the real secret is the mind behind them and over a decade of learning the land and reading ...
Day 22: My Celebrity Safari Adventure
Feb. 7, 2026

Day 22: My Celebrity Safari Adventure

Ever feel like all eyes are on you? Ben did. Thousands of them. From zebras to wildebeest, his “adoring fans” followed every step of his celebrity stroll through the Serengeti. Even the zebras were taking selfies. Full 40 Day...
Day 21: Walking With Lions on Serengeti Plains
Feb. 6, 2026

Day 21: Walking With Lions on Serengeti Plains

Ben Walters goes on foot through the Serengeti and stumbles into a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. Day 21 is heart-pounding proof that the line between awe and fear can be the most transformative place you’ll ever stand. Full 4...
Day 20: Lions Roaring and Elephants Stomping by Our Tent on the First Day of Our Trekking Safari
Feb. 5, 2026

Day 20: Lions Roaring and Elephants Stomping by Our Tent on the First Day of Our Trekking Safari

Forget safaris with luxury lodges, fences, and running water. On day 20, Ben Walters shows us details from his trekking safari in the Serengeti. Full 40 Days in the Wilderness Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu...
Day 19: Unexpected Journeys Are the Best
Feb. 4, 2026

Day 19: Unexpected Journeys Are the Best

A day full of delays and unsure plans turns into a gorgeous hike through waterfalls and forest canopies. Full 40 Days in the Wilderness Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuqzjnFnD6TG3r_biviukGScezLLEAu7o Website:...
Day 18: Searching for Stroopwaffles and Finding Mickey Ds
Feb. 3, 2026

Day 18: Searching for Stroopwaffles and Finding Mickey Ds

Will Ben find the elusive Stroopwaffle? Even if he doesn't, there's plenty more for him to discover in Amsterdam during his layover to trek across the Serengeti and climb Mount Kilimanjaro Full 40 Days in the Wilderness Serie...
Day 17: My Top 3 Super Big Fears as I Head to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Feb. 2, 2026

Day 17: My Top 3 Super Big Fears as I Head to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

From the calm beaches of Belize to the vast Serengeti, Day 17 of 40 Days in the Wilderness marks a new chapter. Ben Walters explores how none of us truly walk alone. When control slips away, trust in others fills the gap. Ful...
Day 16: When a Million Little Moments Became My Big Breakthrough
Feb. 1, 2026

Day 16: When a Million Little Moments Became My Big Breakthrough

Meaning isn’t found in the spectacular. It’s built moment by moment, step by step, ant by ant, and grain by grain. In Day 16 of 40 Days in the Wilderness, Ben Walters realizes that awareness creates gratitude. From the ants t...