Certified Wilderness Guide and Adventure Travel Specialist with expertise in alpine safety and eco-tourism. He has 15 years of experience leading expeditions across Patagonia, the Himalayas, and the Alps.
Liam O'Connor is a professional expedition leader and wilderness first responder dedicated to safe and sustainable adventure travel. Having summited peaks on four continents, he brings visceral experience to his technical advice on gear, risk management, and physical preparation for extreme environments. Liam is a fierce advocate for ethical tourism, teaching travelers how to distinguish between genuine eco-sanctuaries and greenwashed tourist traps. His expertise covers the nuances of high-altitude physiology, explaining how to prevent acute mountain sickness and the importance of acclimatization strategies like "climb high, sleep low." He reviews technical equipment with a critical eye, detailing the difference between down and synthetic insulation for survival scenarios. Liam also provides logistical guides for navigating remote areas, from water filtration techniques to packing fragile equipment like surfboards. He writes passionately about the mental aspect of adventure, such as handling fear during canyoning or climbing. He frequently advises on how to design hiking trips that match fitness levels to avoid injury.