Mountain leader and cancer survivor Jack Williams tells Liv Bolton how getting outside helped him cope with his illness as well as how he’s now shaping an adventurous life for his family in the UK. 

My guest in this episode is mountain leader, hiker and trail runner Jack Williams. Jack’s outdoors life has had many different chapters. 

In his twenties, Jack was gripped by pursuing expeditions all around the world, including to the Himalayas and the Sahara Desert. He worked in hospitality and retail in between trips to finance them.

But five years ago, he found out he had testicular cancer. Going through that experience led to changes in his relationship with the outdoors and adventure goals. 

He’s now a qualified mountain leader, leading groups and courses in Snowdonia and he’s also focused on family, creating outdoor adventures with his two young sons.

I met up for a beautiful walk with Jack in Llangollen in North Wales, where he now lives. I was keen to hear all about his outdoors story but particularly how getting outside helped him cope with his illness as well as how he’s now shaping an adventurous life for his family in the UK. 

To listen to Jack’s episode, head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you get your podcasts, and search for The Outdoors Fix.

You’ll also find pictures of Jack and his adventures on @theoutdoorsfix on Instagram or Jack’s Instagram account @jackwilliams.adventurer

I hope you enjoy the podcast and that it helps motivate you to get outdoors and feel great!

Liv x

Bio of Jack Williams

Jack Williams is a mountain leader, adventurer, speaker and trail runner. He has been on dozens of expeditions around the world, including several trips to the Himalayas and the Sahara Desert. Five years ago, Jack was diagnosed with testicular cancer. But following an operation, he was given the all-clear. Jack lives in Llangollen in north Wales with his wife and two young sons.

Jack Williams is @jackwilliams.adventurer on Instagram