Podcasts by The Outdoors Station

TGO Show No 6 from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.273662

Cameron McNeish once again takes to the podwaves and chat to Simon Willis about competing at the recent lightweight OMM event and Chris Townsend about the benefits and experience of the new lightwe...

TGO Show No 7 from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.264085

Cameron chats to Richard Wells, producer of the famous series in which Alfred Wainwright reluctatantly featured. Hear all about the man and his character.

The OS Outdoor Show 2007 Preview from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.261674

The consumer Ordnance Survey Outdoor Show is once again upon us at the NEC near Birmingham, March 16th, 17th and 18th. This podcast is a preview for the show and you can hear about some of the grea...

The Outdoors Station Podzine No 6 - OS Show Pt 1 from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.251669

The first in a series of podcasts from the Outdoors Show 2007. This podcast includes: Minister of Sport, Richard Caborn MP, talking about doing more to promote the outdoors world; Paramo and their ...

The Outdoors Station Podzine No 7 - OS Show Pt 2 from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.250542

The second Podzine from the Outdoors Show 2007. Sue Harvey on 30 years of Harvey’s Maps; X Socks; new products from Shewee; Clearwater Paddling – your first Kayak adventure; Velomania – art meets t...

The Outdoors Station Podzine No 8 - OS Show Pt 3 from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.249699

The third Podzine from the Outdoors Show 2007. Outdoor careers – Mountain Leader Training Board; Pete Ellis – walking holiday leader; news from Nikwax; Doune – wildereness and luxury in the Knoydar...

The Outdoors Station Podzine No 9 - OS Show Pt 4 from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.248884

The fourth Podzine from the Outdoors Show 2007. Rab’s new range for 2007; reactions to the show from our free ticket winner, Colin; Agrofarm – natural protection against midgies and mosquitos; catc...

The Outdoors Station Podzine No 10 - Ronald Turnbull from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.248031

The recent Outdoors Show at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre gave us an ideal opportunity to catch up with old friends who we normally speak with over scratchy telephone lines. In this Podzi...

Inov-8 Rucksacks - Exclusive Interview from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.246045

Wayne Edy of Inov-8 purveyors of fine outdoor footwear, takes us through the new range of rucksacks which are about to hit the streets in the UK. As you would expect with Inov-8, they introduce a n...

Rab TGO Challenge Preview from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.245197

We nip out for a quick shake-down trip at the weekend a few days prior to the Rab TGO Challenge. We discuss gear (as always) cooking systems and remind ourselves of the routines which makes setting...

The Book Club - Paddy Dillon - Outdoor Show from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.244351

At this year’s Outdoors Show Andy Howell took the opportunity of talking to Paddy Dillon about his life as a walker and guide book writer. Paddy talks about how he developed his passion for long di...

The Book Club - Chris Townsend - Yukon from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.242454

Following a lot of requests, Andy Howell talks to Chris Townsend about his 1990 walk through Canada and Alaska and his subsequent book “Walking the Yukon: A solo trek through the land of beyond”. “...

No 155 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 4 from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.080878

Day four and we are all on our way now, settling into the trip and doing battle with the ticks. Includes interviews with other challengers Maurice Gray, Ant Cathcart, Peter Goodwin, Jonathon Smith ...

No 156 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 5 from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.080022

A day of rest for us and an easy day for Andy and Kate. Interviews with Mountain Guide Richard Kermode, Challengers Ian Gillies snr, Ian Gillies jnr, John Watson, Lee Wells and Tony Bowe. Plus we c...

No 157 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 6 from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.079179

Andy and Kate start from Laggan, while Rose and I cross Loch Ness early in the morning before heading into the Monaghliath Mountains via Errogie. On route we meet Martin Banfield and Ian Cotterill ...

No 158 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 7 from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.078067

Andy starts the day by sharing the beauty of Glen Feshie, while we pack up and leave Martin to head via the Burma Road to Aviemore. We have one last brew stop before we arrive in town and hit the s...

No 171 - The Abu Dhabi hiking scene! from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.066826

Sponsored by backpackinglight.co.uk I chat with Roy Richards in Abu Dhabi, who has recently been in the desert climbing mountains with others in a very remote region. When you hear the interview yo...

No 172 - The Podzine 5/11/07 from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.065980

And so the weekly shows keeps coming! This week we chat with Buff and look at the new products bubbling under for 2008 and we speak with Trangia and Wayfarer Food distributor AMG. We also visit the...

No 179 - The Podzine 3/12/07 from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.059835

Into December we go with another Podzine where we meet Max Graves from Vango who takes us through some exciting new products for 2008 and we meet up again with Lillian Sullivan from Ardblair, to di...

No 180 - The Travel Show - Gambia from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.058645

Jane Smith a primary school ITC supply teacher, who tells us about her experience of stepping out of the box, and her work and travelling experiences in very rural Gambia. This came about via a sim...

No 188 - The Kayak Show - Brian Wilson from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.051649

Brian Wilson is author of two of the most addictive and enjoyable Sea Kayaking books, Blazing Paddles and Dancing With Waves, which came as a result of his trip around the coast of Scotland and Ire...

No 191 - The Travel Show - Peru from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.048879

In this travel show we meet Beth who tells us of her 2006 Gap Year in Peru where she mixed it with traveling around neighboring countries for several months. Of course this included Machu Pichu, La...

No 192 - The Kayak Show - Nigel Dennis from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.048040

In this show Simon Willis talks to well know sportsman Nigel Dennis turned Kayaker, and finds out when, where and what turned him onto this sport.

No 193 - Around The World On Horseback from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.047225

We meet Basha O'Reilly once again and discuss the planning and preparation for her forthcoming 2008 trip, the world's first circumnavigation on horseback. Gear, safety, health, planning, fitness an...

No 200 - The Podzine 3/3/08 from 2022-02-22T00:43:37.040844

We're back with the first in our series of weekly shows to let all lovers of the outdoors know what is going on around them. In this weeks show we chat to the editor of a new Ocean Paddler Magazine...

No 213 - Podzine - A weekend with Nomad-Bushcraft from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.982768

If you've always been enthralled by the Ray Mears TV series, then you might have wondered what it would be like to go on a bushcraft weekend as a novice. Join us then on this podcast, as I share a ...

No 214 - The Podzine 7/4/08 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.981884

In this weeks Podzine, we hear about some great new cameras by Olympus especially made for the outdoors person, talk with a 'get away from it all' bed and breakfast in British Columbia run by a Bri...

No 232 - The Cape Wrath Trail - Pt 1 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.965504

Join Lee Wells and myself as we start our 100 mile walk from Ullapool to Cape Wrath, in early May 08. This starts our journey off and we talk route, landscape, history, weather and of course .. gea...

No 233 - The Cape Wrath Trail - Pt 2 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.964664

After a bracing wash in the River Oykel we follow the river to Inchnadamph Bunk House. The following day we are once again stunned by the beauty of the area as we climb towards Glas Bheinn, through...

No 241 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 4 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.957752

How do you pitch a Lazer? Are Terra Nova really selling Tarps? A new super light super thin walking pole from Mountain King? A whole new range of female footwear from Inov-08? A whole new range of ...

No 242 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 5 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.956911

In our never ending search for new products and information we talk about the work which goes into the small useful things with Sea to Summit head honcho, we chat about safety and theft with Packsa...

No 243 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 6 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.956012

In this the final podcast from the trade show series we speak with Andy Burgess the VP of design at Golite to understand more what goes into the design principles and philosophy behind their succes...

No 247 - OMM Part 2 - The Media Storm in a Teacup! from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.952471

Extended Podcast. Where did it all go so wrong? We look at the facts behind the media storm from the weekend and talk to competitor Jeremy Webb maker of the video used by the BBC, Mark Weir at Honi...

No 248 - The Wilderness Gathering 2008 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.951673

A bit late, but still inspiring, here's a few interviews from this year's Wilderness Gathering. A real 'back to nature' event full of knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas. We learn more about the art of...

No 250 - Overseas TGOC preparation challenges from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.949406

It's no mean feet planning a walk across Scotland for the RAB TGO Challenge. But how difficult it is to plan a route when you're based two or three thousand miles away on the other side of the worl...

No 253 - Podzine - More Ideas from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.945925

In this show we hear about some of the affordable traveling options within the Czech Republic once you actually leave Prague, find out why Andy is so concerned about size, and slow down camping to ...

No 257 - Mayday Podzine 2009 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.942482

Some very diverse content this time for you. Interviews about Mongolia and Malaysia as exciting low cost destinations and also with the editor of Photography Monthly magazine regarding turning your...

No 275 - Another Big Day Out - Pt 1 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.889751

Another Big Day Out for Andy and I means another trip to the seaside. This time we arrive at Fishguard late Friday to start a weekends walk along the Pembrokeshire Coastal path towards St Davids. T...

No 276 - Another Big Day Out - Pt 2 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.888895

Part 2 of our epic little walk along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path sees us visit a couple of bays which are surprisingly quiet, apart from a handful of Seals honking at us! The Honey Stove caters ...

No 278 - Sleeping Mats and Environmental Protests! from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.886408

In this podcast a couple of items catch Roman's 'lightweight eye' at the trade show in Germany as Pacific Outdoor Equipment are launching in 2010 some lightweight cycling panniers and a new sleepin...

No 282 - The 2009 Original Mountain Marathon from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.878867

The OMM 2009 didn't quite make the same headlines as 2008, but that was probably a good thing. Here is our recording of this years event and the frustratingly poor performance we put in, which was ...

No 283 - Croatia on a Shoestring Part 2 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.877948

In part two Beth and Alice spend the end of week one in the beautiful port side town of Zadar. Enjoying the ice cream to the tune of the town’s sea organ, as well as the great company and conversat...

No 287 - Haiti Hill Climb and Lightweight Overnight from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.874162

Hey we're back! Full of apologies mind you, but at least we're back! In this podcast we join in with a Haiti fund raising marathon hill climb relay, right here in our home town of Malvern. We chat ...

No 288 - LEJOG World Record Attempt from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.873277

Lands End to John O'Groats or LEJOG as it is better known is one long distance walking and cycling trip in the UK, that most people consider at some stage in their outdoors life. It isn't as massiv...

No 293 - Anglesey and K2CW from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.868568

A very mellow show recorded in some glorious Spring sunshine to encourage us to get out there! A brief interview at The Outdoors Show with Evan Milner the project Officer for the Anglesey Area of O...

No 309 - TGO Challenge 2010 Part 7 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.801877

Shirley manages to get up early enough to enjoy the last day from North Water Bridge heading for St Cyrus. In the company of Sue Hawkins and Kate and Tim Wood, she passes the time with Sue explaini...

No 310 - Scandanavian Outdoor Group from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.800963

Rose was invited to Sweden by the Scandinavian Outdoor Group and while she was out in the wilds hiking, paddling and caving on the female only expedition, she interviewed the following people in or...

No 311 - Mixed Bag from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.800039

A bit of a smorgasbord this one. We touch base on some recent news, discuss a handful of interesting other podcasts and our plans for interviews in the near future. There's a pile of emails to catc...

No 314 - Three Men In The Cairngorms Pt 3 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.796956

Derry Lodge provides us with a very still, calm and tranquil night. A truly wonderful wild camping spot, which if you catch it at the right time offers a wonderful restful night with excellent wild...

No 319 - Convergence? from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.792316

Has new media now taken hold as the stronger information resource, with the 'convergence' of formats presented by the iPad we ask? Is 2011 when printed matter gets bypassed by digital? As well as l...

No 320 - Conservation and Windfarms from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.791437

An extended podcast where David Lintern interviews Alan Slowman and Andy Howell to discuss all the various aspects and viewpoints regarding the delicate balance of land management and the proposed ...

No 321 - Walking with Chris Townsend Pt 1 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.790226

How many of us would love to spend a day walking with Chris Townsend? Someone well known around the world as an outdoor writer, photographer, blogger, conservationist, head of the Mountaineering Co...

No 329 - The Channel Island Way - Pt 5 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.782848

The Channel Island Way Pt 5. Guernsey (2) We do a quick run through our pack so you can see you don't need much for a few days away on these islands. Then we cycle to the bottom of the west coast t...

No 330 - The Channel Island Way - Pt 6 Alderney from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.781904

The Channel Island Way Pt 6. Having witnessed the numerous German fortifications dotted around the islands, the evacuation history as told by John and Peggy Laine brings the whole episode to life a...

No 331 - Bloggers, Product News and Gossip from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.781069

After a bit of a delay here's our latest offering which gives you a round up of recent commercial news from the outdoors trade, a look at some new products due in 2012 and a discussion regarding bl...

No 334 - Cambodia on a shoestring - Part 1 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.777818

As the Autumnal weather takes hold and the chill starts to reach the bones once again, it is easy to day dream about backpacking somewhere warm, exotic and ideally, cheap. Beth spent 3 weeks in Cam...

No 338 - Launching into 2012 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.774174

It's my first podcast of the year, which is perhaps slightly later than desired, however I do share with you all the reasons for the delay and hopefully it'll make up for it. We discuss the new 100...

No 341 - Paddle Interview Jasper Winn Pt 1 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.771564

Part one - One summer, writer and musician, Jasper Winn set himself the extraordinary task . He would kayak the whole way around Ireland - a thousand miles - camping on remote headlands and islands...

No 353 - Keith Foskett through hiker - Pt 2 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.759695

Welcome to part two, the conclusion of the interview with Keith Foskett, a UK through hiker who has completed the Camino de Santiago in Spain, the Pacific Crest Trail and now the Appalachian Trail....

No 355 - The future of Ultralight Gear - Pt 2 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.757660

The second part of my interview with Ron Moak from Six Moon Designs, where we continue our discussion regarding the current state and future of the lightweight and the ultra-light market. Is the fu...

No 359 - Share Your Adventure from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.692542

In this podcast Andy Howell meets up with Phil Sorrell for a geeky afternoon discussing social media, and how many outdoors users are becoming involved with his Social Hiking website www.shareyoura...

No 361 - The West Highland Way from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.690595

The West Highland Way is a 96 mile established hiking trail in Scotland which takes walkers from the outskirts of Glasgow to the foot of Ben Nevis past the beautiful Loch Lomond and through the Tro...

No 362 - The Camino De Santiago - Pt 1 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.689696

We're back! After an enforced break due to various commitments (explained in the podcast) we are please to get back into the saddle with the first of a 2 part interview with Jill and Peter Callagha...

No 366 - Down Insulation - The Facts from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.686051

Down insulation is a touchy subject as more and more consumers become aware of the poor ethics some manufacturers have been accused of in recent times. Hydrophobic down is also a hot topic, offerin...

No 371 - TGO Challenge 2014 - Solo Female Perspective from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.679921

Heather Elston completed the 2014 TGO Challenge and joins us to share her thoughts on the event and the perspective of a solo female walker. Did the vent live up to expectations? Was the crossing d...

No 376 - Spoonfest 2014 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.674847

Spoonfest. Ever heard of it? No, neither had I until last month. Its an annual gathering in Edale Derbyshire, where a few hundred people gather together in a field to make wooden spoons. That's it!...

No 378 - Wild Camp 1 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.673017

The first in the 12 part series, this wild camp takes place virtually on my doorstep on the Malvern Hills. Arriving late, using a bivvy bag and leaving early meets the requirement of keeping wild c...

No 379 - Wild Camp 2 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.672103

Well the second Wild Camp adventure is now under my belt. Venturing further from home each time, with the first (No 378) being on my local Malvern Hills, and the second walking away North from the ...

No 382 - Listener and Viewer Survey from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.668898

The first podcast of 2015 and we are now into our 10th year of producing quality content for the outdoors enthusiast. However we are in a dilemma of where to go next. What do our listeners want to ...

No 385 - Ash Dykes from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.666141

On 5th August 2014, Ash Dykes age 23, from Wales U.K, became the first known person to complete a solo & unsupported walk across Mongolia, the second largest landlocked country in the world. He pul...

No 388 - Quick update before TGO Challenge 2015 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.663285

In 2 days time we will be starting the TGO Challenge 2015 200 mile walk across Scotland and I wanted to update people as to the delay in the release of recent podcasts. We have now had illness, inj...

No 394 - TGOC 2015 - Part 6 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.656564

Although the night had been gusty, it didn't trouble us and by the time we got up and got our kit together all the others who had camped close to the main house, had all gone. The only disturbance ...

No 395 - TGOC 2015 - Part 7 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.655493

We set off for our final climb of the crossing from Glen Tanner up Mt Keen. It was a fair day when we started with a cool breeze and odd bursts of sunshine. However as we arrived at the peak, a sno...

No 402 - TGOC 2016 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.648712

I didn’t intend to do a podcast on the TGOC 2016, however so many people asked for more information on this years event, that the recorder made it out form the bottom of my rucksack and I started t...

No 404 - News, updates and survey report from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.646809

This podcast is an update with some exciting news about developments on Internet Radio, Podcast distribution and the breakdown of the survey which took place last year. All of which leads to a new ...

No 405 - Walking with the Lone Ranger from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.645931

Well not strictly true. We didn't meet THE Lone Ranger, we met A Ranger, who was on his own, so technically he was 'alone' Ranger :) Anyway, pun aside, Richard Eales is a Ranger for Exmoor National...

No 410 - The Perimeter of the UK from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.641442

This is a fascinating chat with Quintin Lake a professional architectural photographer and the latest in a series of personal projects he is undertaking, entitled The Perimeter. As you’ll hear, he ...

No 414 - Cycling London to Athens from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.636151

Megan Cumberlidge has just returned (End October 2016) from this her first long distance 5631km (3519 mile) cycle trip from London to Athens. Not only was it her first cycle trip of this kind, but ...

No 418 - Chris Townsend Pt1 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.597173

Chris Townsend is one of the best known and probably best loved and most respected, long distance hikers who has experienced not only ‘the trail’ all over the world, but also the development of ass...

No 419 - Chris Townsend Pt2 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.596294

This is the second part of my interview with Chris where we get to hear more about his camp routines which keep him busy, what it feels like to walk across a desert, his thoughts on remote safety, ...

No 423 - Tom Way Wildlife Photographer from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.592214

Tom Way is a professional award winning fine art wildlife photographer based in the UK. He has been awarded in various competitions with his most recent success being awarded in the European Wildli...

No 427 - Adventure Travel Show Pt2 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.583402

Part 2 of the 3 part series form The Adventure Travel Show in Olympia January 2017, once again gives me opportunity to chat with people and groups I feel will be of interest to our audience. There’...

No 428 - Adventure Travel Show Pt3 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.582265

An epic moment has passed for us as we have now reached over 9 Million downloads. More details in the podcast. This is the third and final part of the series recorded at the Adventure Travel Show a...

No 431 - Running Europe Pt2 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.579727

This extended podcast is the second part of the interview with Aleks, where we touch on several aspects which he had to deal with on a daily basis as he ran from North to South across Europe. The d...

No 437 - Two Moors Way - Pt4 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.573977

Even though the weather was changeable that night with the blustery wind and rain, I slept reasonably well and woke refreshed ready for, as it turned out to be, the longest day of the trip. It was ...

No 441 - Two Moors Way - Pt8 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.570409

This podcast covers all the equipment I took and a review of my thoughts relating some of the items and alternatives I could have considered. The full video of the walk and this section should be a...

No 449 - A Brand New Year from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.563271

It was a very, very pleasant New Years Eve for Rose and I as Andy and Kate finally made it over to our new place and following a nice wet afternoons walk on the local Malvern Hills to give Pip the ...

No 455 - Cape Wrath Part 5 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.557653

We finally have to leave the solutiude and romance of Sandwood Bay and head for Cape Wrath lighthouse. Although we can see the lighthouse form the bay itself, the first fence we have to cross has t...

No 460 - The Photography Show - Pt2 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.553249

Part 2 of the 4 part series recorded at The Photography Show in 2018 where we continue our search for the best camera for outdoor enthusiasts as suggested by the brands themselves. Plus a look at s...

No 464 - The Skye Trail - Pt1 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.549547

The beginning of May 2018 saw Rose and I start the tough but rewarding Skye Trail starting in the south at Broadford and heading to the most northerly point at Rubha Hunish. The reason we chose the...

No 465 - The Skye Trail - Pt2 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.548710

After another wet night we had a short window of opportunity to wipe the tent down as best we could before packing it away at Cladach a Ghlinne.

The path then continued just a few kilomete...

No 467 - Completing The Pennine Way from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.497272

July 2018 and Rose has now completed the Pennine Way, during what turned out to be the hottest, driest period of weather the UK has experienced for many years.

As you’ll hear on the podcas...

No 468 - Friedrichshafen 2018 Outdoor Trade Fair from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.496453

Once again our European correspondent Roman Ackl visited the show for us and gave us a complete round up of items he thought would be of interest. Roman is a keen lightweight backpacker and has vis...

No 472 - TGO Challenge 2018 - Pt4 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.493029

After a good night in St Augustus, a reasonable breakfast in Morags Lodge we were set for the long trek up Glen Doe. There is a new path now heading out of Fort Augustus which leads walkers off the...

No 483 - Preparing your body for an Adventure from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.483414

I cant image there are many hikers who at some stage or another haven’t complained about back, knee or ankle pains in some form or another and no doubt we have all just put it down to being just ‘...

No 487 - Beth Foot Forward from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.478536

This podcast is an interview with Beth Wickes. Someone who has given up her home and possessions to walk around the coast of the UK for the benefit of three very important outdoor based organisations.

No 488 - The 82 Island Challenge from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.477677

This podcast features the effervescent artist Katie Tunn. Katie has a thing about islands and has just embarked on a challenge to bivvy camp on 82 of them around the UK. To explore the character of...

No 492 - Tough Soles - Ireland Waymarked Trails Completed from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.471459

I spoke with Carl and Ellie last in September 2018 when they had 7 trails left to complete on their epic personal challenge of being the first people to walk every Waymarked Trail in the Republic o...

No 496 - Recommended Listening - Pt 3 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.468129

It has been three years since I heard any new Podcasts which really float my boat. There’s been quite a few I’ve gone through which never get past the first 30 seconds. If the audio is rubbish or s...

No 499 - Nearly Wild Camping from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.465504

Every wanted to go (or try) Wild Camping but never quite sure where to start? You don’t want to feel a fool posting on the many public forums to get dismissive replies and you have worries about tr...

No 503 - Atom Packs made in the UK from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.462018

What a pleasure to chat with Tom Gale from Atom Packs.The instigator behind the UK’s only lightweight, bespoke, pack manufacture for the lightweight hiker. Designed by him and manufactured with his...

No 507 - Anna Blackwell - Pt1 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.458588

Welcome to the first podcast of 2020 and I’m delighted to introduce you to Anna Blackwell a 26 year old adventurer who got bitten by the adventure and travel bug just a few years ago when she under...

No 512 - Ready Steady Slow - Pt1 from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.454394

Let me introduce you to Nikki Ray who between August 2018 and May 2019 cycled solo, carrying all her belongings (including a ukulele), from Santander in Spain to Accra in Ghana covering 10,000km in...

No 516 - Cam Hikes The PCT from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.451329

It has been a while since we spoke with a guest regarding either starting or finishing the PCT. To delve into their preparation or their conclusions.

So it is good timing that my guest tod...

No 520 - Making The Unseen Seen from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.447814

Before all the Covid-19 hit the news and somewhere after the fire in Australia I had the pleasure to speak with Emily Penn about a topic that was in the news at the time, the impact single use plas...

No 523 - Foraging with Edulis Wild Foods from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.445104

This is the audio only from my recent Live Stream interview with Lisa Cutcliffe from Edulis Wild Foods.As Spring bursts forth in abundance around us in the countryside we witness new life in the fo...

No 532 - Wanderlust Europe - The Great European Hike from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.435326

Although this podcast goes into the background detail of what is involved in compiling a compendium like this which contains some of the best hikes in Europe, there is much else we discuss.

No 537 - Seize Your Adventure from 2022-02-22T00:43:36.393470

After she walked the Camino de Santiago, solo, in 2017, Fran Turauskis became uncomfortable with descriptions such as 'brave' and 'inspirational' when people learned about her epilepsy diagnosis. S...

No 549 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 10 (Recycled) from 2021-11-30T19:04:05

This is the final part of the 2006 TGO Challenge. Full of interviews, accidents and adventures while walking across Scotland.

No 548 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 9 (Recycled) from 2021-11-30T19:03:48

This is part nine of ten of the 2006 TGO Challenge. Full of interviews, accidents and adventures while walking across Scotland.

No 547 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 8 (Recycled) from 2021-11-30T19:03:34

This is part eight of ten of the 2006 TGO Challenge. Full of interviews, accidents and adventures while walking across Scotland

No 546 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 7 (Recycled) from 2021-11-30T19:03:17

This is part seven of ten of the 2006 TGO Challenge. Full of interviews, accidents and adventures while walking across Scotland

No 545 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 6 (Recycled) from 2021-11-30T19:03

This is part six of ten of the 2006 TGO Challenge. Full of interviews, accidents and adventures while walking across Scotland.

No 544 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 5 (Recycled) from 2021-11-30T19:02:37

This is part five of ten of the 2006 TGO Challenge. Full of interviews, accidents and adventures while walking across Scotland.

No 543 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 4 (Recycled) from 2021-11-30T19:02:21

This is part four of ten of the 2006 TGO Challenge. Full of interviews, accidents and adventures while walking across Scotland.

No 542 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 3 (Recycled) from 2021-11-30T19:02:07

This is part one of three of the 2006 TGO Challenge. Full of interviews, accidents and adventures while walking across Scotland.

No 541 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 2 (Recycled) from 2021-11-30T19:01:50

This is part two of ten of the 2006 TGO Challenge. Full of interviews, accidents and adventures while walking across Scotland.

No 540 - TGO Challenge 2006 - Pt 1 (Recycled) from 2021-11-30T19:01:37

This is part one of ten of the 2006 TGO Challenge. Full of interviews, accidents and adventures while walking across Scotland.

No 539 - Farewell Old Friend from 2021-10-13T08:48:45

I know it has been some 8 months since my last podcast and this latest release will fill you in with some of the reasons for the silence.

It has been a strange 8 months. I’m not sure if it...

No 538 - Arms Of Andes from 2021-02-24T12:16:34

Meli and Rensso Hinostroza, are the sister and brother team behind Arms Of Andes. Their Peruvian parents were raised in small, mountain towns in the highlands of Peru and family vacations have alwa...

No 489 - Jenny Davis Pt1 - Antarctic Record Attempt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

You may recall a news story at the beginning of the year when Jenny Wordsworth (Nee Davis) was emergency air lifted from her solo, unsupported and unassisted Antarctic land ski speed attempt from t...

No 536 - Clear Access Clear Waters from 2021-01-29T14:59:38

For those who enjoy the freedom and rights to walk in or on our National Parks, Footpaths and rural byways in fact anywhere which is recognised as a national Right Of Way you are probably unaware o...

No 535 - Coming Soon On The Outdoors Station from 2021-01-15T06:00

Here it is the first podcast of 2021 where we go through the diverse range of guests we are speaking with over the next few weeks.

This year I’m looking to widen my horizons and talk with ...

No 534 - Thanks For Nothing 2020 from 2020-12-31T17:27:24

This is it. We are finally at the end of 2020 and we all know what a terrible year it has been on every level.

This podcast covers some of what has happened this year here and what I hope ...

No 533 - The Perimeter - Quintin Lake from 2020-12-18T06:00

On the 15th September this year photographer Quintin Lake strode up the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral and quietly finished his 5 year photography project of walking 11,000kms around the perimeter of...

No 531 - Grandma Gatewood - Pt2 from 2020-11-27T06:00

This is a part two of a two part interview with the author of Grandma Gatewood’s Walk. The book is a New York Times best seller and writer Ben Montgomery was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2010. Listen

No 530 - Grandma Gatewood - Pt1 from 2020-11-20T06:00

This is a part one of a two part interview with the author of Grandma Gatewood’s Walk. The book is a New York Times best seller and writer Ben Montgomery was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2010.
...

No 529 - Fungi and Foraging with Edulis Wild Food from 2020-11-14T18:47:59

Join us as we welcome back forager Lisa Cutcliffe from Edulis Wild Food to delve into all things autumn, discussing edible delights from gluts of berries in the hedgerows to fantastic fungi on the ...

No 527 - Her Odyssey - Pt2 from 2020-07-24T15:23:22

This is the concluding conversation with Lauren (Neon) Reed and Bethany (Fidget) Hughes from Her Odyssey regarding their current expedition to travel by self powered means from the southern tip of ...

No 526 - Her Odyssey - Pt1 from 2020-07-17T05:00:24

Traversing the length of the Americas by non-motorized means, connecting stories of the land and its inhabitants.

Part one of a fascinating interview with Bethany ‘Fidgit’ Hughes and Laure...

No 525 - The Big Rounds from 2020-06-11T12:58:23

Cicerone Press have just released the book The Big Rounds by David Lintern.

A guide to Britain’s three most challenging long distance mountain rounds in the Lake District, Snowdonia and Lo...

No 524 - Sophie Rooney - Rundinavia from 2020-05-19T13:43:12

In 2016 Sophie Rooney set off with the bold intention of becoming the first woman to run the length of Scandinavia. From Nordkapp (the northernmost point of mainland Europe) to the German border wi...

No 522 - Philip Carcia - The Single Year Grid - Pt2 from 2020-04-17T05:00:23

This is part two of my fascinating conversation with Philip Carcia who completed the Single Year Grid last year in New Hampshire.

Do have a listen to part one if you haven’t made the time ...

No 521 - Philip Carcia - The Single Year Grid - Pt1 from 2020-04-10T05:00:14

This interviewee was suggested by long term listener Keith Foskett who met Philip on a mountain one day while hiking in the states.

His story and the target he set himself is pretty incred...

No 519 - Ben James - Winter Iceland Crossing from 2020-03-27T05:00:05

I’ve spoken with Dermot and Katie in previous Podcasts about crossing Iceland in the better weather. However Ben James along with Neil Cox Having completed a summer crossing in 2017 unsupported, se...

No 518 - Adventure Supping from 2020-03-20T05:00:25

No 517 - I've Got The Power from 2020-03-13T05:00:18

Finally the electrician showed up to wire up and connect the new building, the office and more importantly the studio.

Don’t you just love it when ‘yeah tomorrow or day after’ turns into 2...

No 515 - The Trail Of Tears - Pt2 from 2020-02-28T05:00:03

This is the concluding part of my conversation with two British adventurers who in 2019 followed a route which consisted of a 900 mile paddle and 400 miles walk in the footsteps of a piece of shame...

No 514 - The Trail Of Tears - Pt1 from 2020-02-21T05:00:02

This is part one of a fascinating story about two British adventurers who in 2019 followed a route which consisted of a 900 mile paddle and 400 miles walk in the footsteps of a piece of shameful Am...

No 513 - Ready Steady Slow - Pt2 from 2020-02-14T09:22:04

This is the second part of my interview with Nikki Ray regarding her solo cycle trip to Ghana on a bike she built herself.

In it we touch on the the different kind of travellers you meet o...

No 511 - The Wild Fires In Australia from 2020-01-31T05:00:10

The bushfires in Australia are now reaching biblical proportions and even though the news media has already moved on to the Corona Virus, the fires are still increasing. Lives are being lost, homes...

No 510 - Jenny Tough - Pt2 from 2020-01-24T07:13:33

In part one Jenny tells us of her project to run solo and unsupported across a mountain range on every continent where indigenous mountain people live isolated from the outside, urban world and det...

No 509 - Jenny Tough - Pt1 from 2020-01-17T05:00:04

This interview with Jenny Tough took place while she is Kathmandu waiting for her flight back home to Scotland just before the New Year.

She wanted a quick relaxing holiday break and chose...

No 508 - Anna Blackwell - Pt2 from 2020-01-10T05:00:05

In part one Anna told us about her experiences while walking the Kings Trail in Sweden and the Green Ribbon in Scandinavia. This podcast concentrates on her 2018 4000km tandem kayak paddle with her...

No 506 - Christmas Day Walk on the Hills from 2019-12-27T05:00:24

Wishing all our listeners a happy and healthy holiday season and hope that we all travel into 2020 in a positive and relaxed manner.

This podcast was recorded on Christmas Day 2019 while w...

No 505 - The Next Challenge from 2019-12-20T05:00:07

This interview is with Tim Moss from The Next Challenge website. It provides some background to his outdoor history and how he has turned the tables from searching for funds to assist his trips, to...

No 504 - Alice Bowers from 2019-12-13T05:00:09

A fascinating interview with someone who has chosen a different path which requires sacrifice and bravery to live life with more adventure and see where the journey takes her. We talk about life de...

No 502 - Abbie Barnes from 2019-11-29T05:00:16

Abbie Barnes is a very popular film maker on Youtube and active on other social media so if you are into walking any of the UK National Trails I am sure you will have watched at least one or more o...

No 501 - The Thomas Theyer Foundation from 2019-11-22T05:00:02

This interview came about following an email from a regular listener who heard of a small charity in Buxton in need some outdoor exposure to support their fabulous work.

They are raising f...

No 500 - 14 Years In The Making from 2019-11-15T05:00:30

This is it, the 500th episode in the long running series produced by me and released almost 14 years to the date of the first podcast release back in 2005.

This is a fun, musical chat with...

No 498 - The Cairngorms Strikes Back Pt2 from 2019-10-25T05:00:04

The following morning we woke after another disturbed night. Although all of us slept well we did have one ear open at all times as each gust hit the shelter, or deluge lasted longer than anticipat...

No 497 - The Cairngorms Strikes Back Pt1 from 2019-10-18T05:00:02

Nine years ago, yes NINE, in 2010 I released a short 3 part series entitled Three Men In The Cairngorms which recorded an audio diary of Lee, Tony and myself as we headed into the Cairngorms for a ...

No 495 - ISPO Outdoor Fair Highlights 2019 from 2019-09-27T06:25:51

This podcast is an extract from the video interview I did recently with our European correspondent Roman Ackl and his impressions from Outdoor by Ispo the outdoor trade fair which has moved from Fr...

No 494 - Adventure Queens from 2019-09-20T08:15:02

The world is a community and finding the right one for you can make a big difference in confidence as well as your future outlook. In this podcast I welcome several people to my community before sp...

No 493 - One Hour Outside from 2019-09-13T06:20:15

It doesn’t seem too much to ask does it? One hour, to yourself, outside, taking stock, breathing in, getting some exercise on a daily basis?

But how many of us actually do this? Do you, li...

No 491 - Katie-Jane Endurance - 600km Iceland Traverse from 2019-08-30T07:37:55

This is a 30 minute extract from our world premier and the first video interview we’ve done on The Outdoors Station. After 15 years of producing audio podcasts for the self powered traveller who be...

No 490 - Jenny Davis Pt2 - Endurance Women In Sport from 2019-08-23T08:25:53

This is part two continuing my fascinating conversation with Jenny Wordsworth and concluding the Antarctic story which came to a sudden end when she had been Medivaced and received treatment which ...

No 486 - Iceland - What Went Wrong? from 2019-07-25T14:28

In this podcast we catch up with Dermot Cosgrove who we spoke to back in Podcast No 482 as he was completing his prep in 40C heat of North Africa before walking the 620km trek though Iceland. This ...

No 485 - To Outdoors and Beyond from 2019-07-18T16:45

No 484 - OTS - Recycle, eat and safety from 2019-07-11T14:18

No 482 - Trekking North to South in Iceland from 2019-06-27T11:26

Iceland has to be one of the last true raw hiking wilderness experiences there is left in the world.

Just a few kilometres south of the Artic Circle it isn’t the most welcome environment w...

No 481 - Alastair Humphries and his Adventures from 2019-05-16T11:55

Alastair Humphries is a name probably well known in the UK within outdoor circles and by those who follow professional adventurers.

His CV is quite extensive involving cycling around the w...

No 480 - Time To Panic? from 2019-04-18T14:16

In recent weeks the news and media have been filled with reports about protesters demanding action on climate change.

There’s so much information and misinformation floating about, is it ...

No 479 - The Photography Show 2019 from 2019-03-28T11:10

So I’m back on the Podcast case and kicking off with a quick visit to the Photography Show at the NEC where I was specifically looking once again for items, workshops or an accessories of interest ...

No 478 - Latest Update from Bob the Builder from 2018-11-22T12:46

We moved into a very small house a couple of years back near Malvern and after a disastrous start (its on the podcast) we have finally now started to reclaim some of the outside space and build a n...

No 477 - Tough Soles 4000km around Ireland from 2018-09-21T11:58

Ellie and Carl are walking 4,000km along all the National Waymarked Trails of Ireland. There are 42 trails within Ireland, with a combined distance of around 4,000km. So far they've walked 35 trail...

No 476 - 40 Days and 40 nights solo on an Island from 2018-09-13T11:52

Katie Tunn is an artist who follows her dreams. First to escape from bustle of London to remote peace of Skye, to reduce the consumerism in her life and absorb the rich island culture.

And...

No 475 - TGO Challenge 2018 - Pt7 from 2018-08-28T16:43

The day starts with the unique Dawn Chorus that only Tarfside can provide, before everyone gathers their thoughts and belongings before heading down to the Retreat cafe for a slap up breakfast.

No 474 - TGO Challenge 2018 - Pt6 from 2018-08-23T17:33

No 473 - TGO Challenge 2018 - Pt5 from 2018-08-16T14:28

Although we all had a good social night in Aviemore the lingering tiredness from the previous long days had taken their toll and so when Tony suggested we change our route from Ben Macdui to the lo...

No 471 - TGO Challenge 2018 - Pt3 from 2018-07-28T17:29

It was no good, I just couldn’t take it anymore!

Too much enforced hanging about the previous day and dozing while it rained in the morning had refreshed me, but bored me to death. There’s...

No 470 - TGO Challenge 2018 - Pt2 from 2018-07-19T16:18

And so we are onto the second podcast from the TGO Challenge series which includes massive disapointment, naked podcasting and boredom.

It was an early start for me, once my nose became a...

No 469 - TGO Challenge 2018 - Pt1 from 2018-07-16T13:50

This is the first podcast from a series of seven which covers the TGO Challenge 2018, where some 350 participants walk the 200 miles from West to East Coast of Scotland.
It was to be the tenth ...

No 466 - The Skye Trail - Pt3 from 2018-06-15T10:14

So on the Bank Holiday Monday we decided to crack on from Portree after a good days rest and hit the trail heading for The Storr via Ben Dearg. Although I had done some research on the route before...

No 463 - The Ireland Way from 2018-04-26T12:15

Interview with Caroline Allen author of the new book The Ireland Way launched in 2017, which links together several trails the create the first long distance coast to coast walk on the island. The ...

No 462 - The Photography Show - Pt4 from 2018-04-23T09:11

In this the last from the 4 part series recorded at The Photography Show 2018 I speak with the last two brands Canon and Olympus for their good, better, best suggestion for the ideal camera for out...

No 461 - The Photography Show - Pt3 from 2018-04-13T12:27

Part 3 from the recent Photography Show at the NEC in the UK. Full of useful outdoor photography related information.

No 459 - The Photography Show - Pt1 from 2018-03-29T10:17

In this podcast (Part 1 of 4) Andy and I visit the 2018 Photography Show at the NEC with two objectives in mind.

I had arranged to meet all the major brands to try and narrow from each of ...

No 458 - Keith Foskett - High and Low - Pt2 from 2018-03-23T18:44

We continue our discussion with Keith and his book High and Low and during the discussion touch on many deeper aspect of the content and how he dealt with the realisation that depression was the ca...

No 457 - Keith Foskett - High and Low - Pt1 from 2018-03-16T09:20

Part 1 of a 2 part interview with author Keith Foskett and today's release of his new book High and Low. An interesting mix of long distance hiking and depression!

No 456 - The Bog Beauties from 2018-03-14T12:44

Libby and Lisa completed their self-propelled, continuous round of all 282 Munros in the summer of 2017 in 77 days, setting a new fastest-known female time!

Beauties and the bog are a team...

No 454 - Cape Wrath Part 4 from 2018-02-24T17:14:22

Sandwood Bay is a wonderful location, thankfully far off the tourist track, which accounts for the peace it offers for the more adventurous backpacker. There are stories of Vikings, Ghosts, Mermain...

No 453 - Cape Wrath Part 3 from 2018-02-20T11:07:04

This podcast starts with an interesting interview with a young couple who give an idea of how hard it is to make a living in this part of the world. However the upside is the sense of community and...

No 452 - Cape Wrath Part 2 from 2018-02-16T15:28:48

The second part of this series originally recorded in 2008 as Lee and I make our way from Ullapool to Cape Wrath through a variety of weather and exciting camping conditions.

No 451 - Cape Wrath Part 1 from 2018-02-13T15:13

The next few podcasts are to make up for my silence of these last few weeks. I am soon to be interviewing Keith Foskett regarding his forthcoming book High and Low, part of which touches on the Cap...

No 450 - Leave No Trace from 2018-01-12T15:21:12

This ia an important subject and one which hopefully you wil be able to share with other individuals, groups and interested parties, who all share a love for the outdoors and a desire to maintain i...

No 448 - Christmas Podcast from 2017-12-18T12:27:25

So here we are at the end of the 2017 and I just want to say thanks to everyone who contributed to this podcats and great to hear the variety of relationships they have had with The Outdoors Statio...

No 447 - The Next Podcast Is Yours from 2017-10-20T10:09:25

Thanks to you, my audience we have just passed the 10 Million download mark. This is an incredible achievement for a small independent, unsponsored producer. This goes to show there is a need for t...

No 446 - One Wheel On My Wagon from 2017-10-13T08:24:15

Hannah Simpson has just completed a 734 Mile extreme cycle touring, wild camping, solo unsupported adventure along the length of Britain. Not very exciting I hear you say. Try doing it on a Unicycl...

No 445 - La Belle France from 2017-09-20T11:58:08

This podcast is a simple review using the Homecamper.com service, who I interviewed at the Adventure Travel Show earlier this year. This was at our own expense and not paid for by Homecamper. It wa...

No 444 - News Roundup from 2017-08-23T08:32:20

It’s been a busy month or two at The Outdoors Station and backpackinglight.co.uk towers. Our plans for some more remote hikes were scuppered by the urgent installation of a water treatment system a...

No 443 - The Cotswold Way from 2017-08-10T11:50:34

The Cotswold Way National Trail runs between Chipping Campden and Bath, the 102 mile route explores the Cotswolds AONB. Rose undertook this walk in July 2017 with her Springer Spaniel ‘Pip’ over a ...

No 442 - Friedrichshafen 2017 - Review from 2017-07-14T13:30:47

This weeks podcast is dedicated to Friedrichshafen the big European Outdoor Trade fair which lets those in the trade or press, fondle and drool over forthcoming products for 2018, that might set th...

No 440 - Two Moors Way - Pt7 from 2017-06-29T14:51:29

Part 7 combines the last two days of the walk down to Lynmouth. Only 18 miles to go and I had to find a wild camping spot so I didn’t arrive too early. At Withypool I finally meet some fellow backp...

No 439 - Two Moors Way - Pt6 from 2017-06-22T08:08:51

I had traveled so far in the previous 2 days, that I now had to cut back the distance to prevent arriving too early at Lynmouth. So I decided to just aim for Tarr Steps 10 miles away and then make ...

No 438 - Two Moors Way - Pt5 from 2017-06-15T17:03:48

Apart from the boy racer who seemed to feel obligated to ride up and down the main road at least a dozen times in succession at midnight last night, I slept reasonably well and woke early to an ove...

No 436 - Two Moors Way - Pt3 from 2017-05-31T10:30:49

My goodness me it was cold that night! Even inside the hut I slept with my insulation on, however I did sleep well and after the two meals the previous night and a hearty breakfast of porridge I wa...

No 435 - Two Moors Way - Pt2 from 2017-05-25T09:44:47

On Wednesday I finally made it to Holne. A charming little village, which once again like many communities, has suffered the closure of the local pub and so the heart of the community had naturally...

No 434 - Two Moors Way - Pt1 from 2017-05-16T10:43:32

On Tuesday the 25th April 2017 I set off from Wembury just outside Plymouth on the Two Moors Way, 40 years after ‘the way’ was officially launched. I had given myself a generous 8-9 days to tackled...

No 433 - Two Moors Way - Packing from 2017-04-21T10:29:04

This podcast has been done in a bit of a rush, however I thought listeners would like to hear the gear choices and reasons for the forthcoming 120 mile Two Moors Way from Wembury to Lynmouth coast ...

No 432 - TGO Challenge Tips from 2017-03-17T12:50:08

May is almost here and 300 people will be starting to keep a much closer eye on the weather in Scotland as they prepare to head off on the 38th TGO Challenge. A 200 mile walk from the West coast to...

No 430 - Running Europe Pt1 from 2017-02-24T15:00:36

This is part 1 of a 2 part interview with Aleks Kashefi, who has just finished his 6000km run from the north of Europe to the South as one continuous adventure. There’s plenty to hear in these exte...

No 429 - Stormin Stoves from 2017-02-17T10:51:35

Stormin' Norman is the affectionate nick name of the guy behind Stormin Stove Systems. Originally in construction, his interest now is shared equally between lightweight long distance hiking and ma...

No 426 - Adventure Travel Show Pt1 from 2017-01-27T14:10:13

This is the first set of interviews recorded at the Adventure Travel Show at Olympia in January and features content for those who like to travel simply. Caminoways explain the numerous pilgrim rou...

No 425 - GR20 from the Archives from 2017-01-19T17:12:10

This Podcast is one from the archives which I thought people might enjoy if they are considering undertaking a challenge this year. In 2008 Shirley Worral undertook the GR20 and recorded an two int...

No 424 - Tread Lite Gear from 2017-01-13T11:39:20

Tread Lite Gear is a UK cottage manufacturing brand name which most people who are interested in the lightweight outdoor scene, may have increasingly become aware of in recent years. The man behind...

No 422 - Alex Roddie Pt2 from 2016-12-30T13:10:28

This is part two of my conversation with Alex Roddie as we explore his writing and backpacking interests more. In this episode we touch on walking in the Alps, his conscious decision to carry light...

No 421 - Alex Roddie Pt1 from 2016-12-23T12:18:43

Alex Roddie may be a name you are familiar with if you are an avid reader of TGO or Trail magazine. In the last few years his articles have started to appear in many places and prove to be an enjoy...

No 420 - Recommended Listening Pt2 from 2016-12-16T12:13:26

It is my pleasure to introduce you to two story based outdoor and travel podcasts produced in the UK, which use added audio editing and sound features to bring interesting and inspiring stories of ...

No 417 - 7000kms on a Shoestring Pt2 from 2016-11-25T09:00

This is part two of a two part release. At the beginning of 2016 Laura Bingham set off from the Pacific coast in South America to cycle some 7000km across to the Atlantic without spending a penny. ...

No 416 - 7000kms on a Shoestring Pt1 from 2016-11-18T12:04:28

This is part one of a two part release. At the beginning of 2016 Laura Bingham set off from the Pacific coast in South America to cycle some 7000km across to the Atlantic, which in itself is a majo...

No 415 - Competition Time from 2016-11-11T17:14:06

We are getting more and more people wanting to support us and making donations towards our hosting and running costs which is greatly appreciated. However, as good as this is, as we invest more int...

No 413 - Nicky Spinks from 2016-10-27T19:51:21

If you feel like you need a little inspiration today, then this podcast is for you. In May 2016, Nicky Spinks, 49, became only the second person to complete a double Bob Graham Round, that's 132 mi...

No 412 - Recommended Listening Pt1 from 2016-10-21T11:16:33

There is a vast selection of Podcast producers now on the scene. Some of whom produce good quality, entertaining material and others who quite frankly, don’t. I wanted to support those who do. Fell...

No 411 - Say Yes More from 2016-10-14T16:56:01

This is a podcast to help you recharge your soul. When you feel that no one may understand your desire to get out more, or get away, or choose a different route in life, or your career, this could ...

N0 409 - A Walk On The Hills with Martin Rye from 2016-09-30T09:41:12

Martin Rye is someone probably well known to many in the outdoors social media world, as he is a major contributor to forums, blogs and articles relating to Wild Camping. He joins me for a lovely e...

No 408 - Slackpacking on the Pennine Way from 2016-09-23T14:57:24

In the beginning of September 2016 Rose set off once again with our Spaniel Pip, along the Pennine Way from Crowden. The place I picked up from, after her first attempt earlier this year which didn...

No 407 - Running the Outer Hebrides Pt2 from 2016-09-17T11:59:08

This is Part 2 of the interview with David Broom, who in Spring 2016 set out to run the length of the Outer Hebrides, a distance of 150 miles south to north. In this podcast we complete the trip an...

No 406 - Running the Outer Hebrides Pt1 from 2016-09-12T12:43:15

In May 2016 David Broom, a hill walker with a passion for wild places, multi-day trips and wild camping in some of the most remote places in the UK, set off the run the length of Outer Hebrides, a ...

No 403 - Hiking With A Dog from 2016-06-21T15:55:36

In June 2016 Rose set off on the Pennine Way. A 270 mile route up the spine in the northern part of the UK through two National Parks which finishes the other side of Hadrians Wall. On this trip sh...

No 401 - LEJOG Barefoot Completed from 2015-09-19T15:47:20

So he finally achieved his goal. Over 1000 miles barefoot from Lands End to John O’Groats. The first recorded attempt of its kind in the UK. 38 Days, the whole menu of weather the UK could throw at...

No 400 - LEJOG Barefoot Half Way from 2015-08-18T16:12:28

On Sunday the 16th August 2015 I finally met up with Aleks Kashefi just north of Manchester on the border to the North Yorkshire moors in the small village of Cowling. As you'll hear on the Podcast...

No 399 - LEJOG Barefoot Running from 2015-07-20T18:15:31

This is an interview with Alex Kashefi, who is about to attempt the very unique challenge of running from Lands End to John O’Groats during his summer break from teaching at secondary school. Alex ...

No 398 - Wild Camp 6 from 2015-07-18T11:27:12

I’m back in the Wild Camp saddle and this trip sees me at Lands End for something completely different to the wild weather of Scotland. This time I’m just taking a bivvy bag, a small rucksack and a...

No 397 - TGOC 2015 - Part 9 from 2015-07-14T15:04:53

This is the concluding part in the TGOC series for 2015. As we finally hit the East Coast and accept that it is all over, we manage to chat with several overseas Challengers about their thoughts an...

No 396 - TGOC 2015 - Part 8 from 2015-07-12T13:01:25

And so the end of the road is near, as we pack up from the relative peace of Tarfside and head along an ambling route towards reality, first into the bustling little village of Edzel, before hittin...

No 393 - TGOC 2015 - Part 5 from 2015-06-27T14:40:38

Once again we celebrate our wedding anniversary on the TGOC in the most romantic of ways. On the trail leaving Aviemore and heading towards Bynack Stables. Call me an old romantic at heart but I ju...

No 392 - TGOC 2015 - Part 4 from 2015-06-24T15:23:36

It was a very windy night, however the combination once again of fresh air, exercise and exhaustion left us having a fairly good nights sleep. Waking only once or twice when a large gust roared up ...

No 391 - TGOC 2015 - Part 3 from 2015-06-22T13:29:01

This is the day when the weather changed and we all decided to choose a shorter route which would allow us to dry out at the end of the day. Andy arrives at Kinlochleven and makes a short cut for t...

No 390 - TGOC 2015 - Part 2 from 2015-06-18T12:02:31

In this episode we cover Day 2 and 3. It was such a pleasure to continue our walk in fine weather, which helped soften the blow as the landscape started to get more boggy underfoot before finally c...

No 389 - TGOC 2015 - Part 1 from 2015-06-16T14:40:56

Andy and I undertake, once again with recorders in hand, the 2015 TGO Challenge. A 200 mile backpacking event walking from the west coast to the east coast of Scotland organised by The Great Outdoo...

No 387 - Jasper Winn Pt2 from 2015-03-25T15:04:23

“I got to Notre Dame cathedral in Paris late yesterday evening. A totally arbitrary finish point. But not as corny, nor quite as far, as the Eiffel Tower. The last day was a 14 hour non-stop forty ...

No 386 - Jasper Winn Pt1 from 2015-03-19T17:38:17

"When I set off to walk from Munich to Paris in early November 2014 one of the aspects of a long winter trip where I would be sleeping out in a hammock under a tarpaulin for more than a month were ...

No 384 - Wild Camp 5 from 2015-02-25T17:18:43

To make this experience different the two ladies in my life joined me as I headed into wet Wales (once again) to Llantony Abbey. Rose and Pip our Springer Spaniel 18 month old dog. It was the Pip's...

No 383 - Wild Camp 4 from 2015-01-31T18:43:34

The Wild Camp series continues and in this episode I’m going back in time, yes even before Goretex and Dyneema. I’m going back on this particular walk some 4500 years! Taking inspiration from a lis...

No 381 - Wild Camp 3 Pt 2 from 2014-12-23T12:13:54

And so our Christmas meal in a wet, windy Wales continues as Andy Howell and I continue to enjoy our 3 course Christmas meal, cooked from ‘fresh’. Your join us in part 2 on the Digestif course, wit...

No 380 - Wild Camp 3 Pt 1 from 2014-12-20T11:58:05

It finally happened, 3 years after our first epic 3 course Christmas meal in a storm, in a tent, in Wales my memory faded and I suggested we try and do the same thing again. A Masterchef inspired 3...

No 377 - 10 Years Reflection and Wild Camping Intro from 2014-10-13T11:56:47

Almost 10 years of podcasting and 10 years of retailing in the Outdoor Industry I’ve noticed some significant changes in shopping patterns and where and how people research their gear. This podcast...

No 375 - Friedrichshafen 2014 - Pt 3 from 2014-07-29T09:03:16

Sea to Summit in the UK are probably best know for their range of travel accessories. They are in fact a much, much bigger company with a vast portfolio which dips into may different areas of inter...

No 374 - Friedrichshafen 2014 - Pt 2 from 2014-07-29T09:02:06

This second podcast from the three part series recorded at the recent Outdoor Show in July 2014 at Friedrichshafen in Germany starts to look in more detail at some innovation and development which ...

No 373 - Friedrichshafen 2014 - Pt 1 from 2014-07-29T09:00:41

The big European Outdoor Show took place in July 2014 at Friedrichshafen in Germany and we visited to take a good look around the vast selection of gear on show. Keen to find any new manufacturers,...

No 372 - Walking Festivals and Walking for Health from 2014-06-25T09:29:38

The health of the nation is falling rapidly well below previous years and a new Government report indicates our children and grand children could be doomed unless we encourage regular activity soon...

No 370 - Trakke - A New UK Manufacturer from 2014-05-27T20:02:16

Great to see a new UK manufacturing business designing and making products within our shores for the outdoors enthusiast. Maybe Trakke is an unfamiliar name to most backpackers, however I'm sure th...

No 369 - Four Year Cycle Trip - Pt 4 from 2014-04-21T13:44:37

Part four with Warren and Esther discussing their 4 year around the world cycle trip, where we look at wild camping laws around the world, technology and the way it has changed traveling life, plus...

No 368 - Four Year Cycle Trip - Pt 3 from 2014-04-17T19:49:50

Hard to believe it was over 2 years ago when I first spoke with Warren and Esther Sanders who at the time were a year into their 4 year around the world cycle trip. Please check out Podcast No 339 ...

No 367 - The Interesting World of Dowsing from 2014-03-13T20:20:43

The backpackinglight.co.uk offices are situated directly opposite the Society of British Dowsers and we thought it would be an interesting opportunity to meet with them and discuss this past time a...

No 365 - Video news, Care Plus, Boreas Gear and Aquaforno from 2013-11-28T11:46:46

A round up explaining some of the behind the scenes news relating to the new 2013 TGO Challenge videos which are now live and interviews at the UK trade show with Care Plus and their Tick Test Kit,...

No 364 - WickiUp Series and Cicerone Update from 2013-10-29T18:38:15

A visit to the UK trade show in September this year, allowed me to catch up with Sarah at Cicerone and follow the progress of this small UK publishing company and the books and guides they produce ...

No 363 - The Camino De Santiago - Pt 2 from 2013-10-16T11:43:33

The concluding part of the interview with Jill and Peter Callaghan and their 500 mile walk across Northern Spain on this ancient pilgrimage trial. Some of the characters they met on route, dealing ...

No 360 - Virtual Studios and Book Review from 2013-03-28T11:07:59

A podcast full of snippets of information about The Outdoors Station and why we have been a bit tardy these last few months in producing a more regular stream of information. There's also some info...

No 358 - The future of Ultralight Gear - Pt 5 from 2013-01-26T14:26:48

The is the final interview in the five part series where I've been discussing the future of ultralight gear with three of the main contributors to the arena in the last 10 years. Ron Moak, Henry Sh...

No 357 - The future of Ultralight Gear - Pt 4 from 2013-01-19T13:36:18

Part 4 of the 5 part series discussing the future of Ultralight Gear with some of the key makers and shakers in the US cottage industry who have been there from the very start. Ron Moak, Henry Shir...

No 356 - The future of Ultralight Gear - Pt 3 from 2013-01-13T12:28:12

The discussion into the future of Ultralight Gear continues this time with Henry Shires of Tarptent.com who starts, as did Ron, by sharing his thoughts on the current state of play from his point o...

No 354 - The future of Ultralight Gear - Pt 1 from 2012-12-31T18:34:38

It has been 12 months now since the original "Cottage Stagnation and Recent Gems" article was published by Ryan Jordan and now that the waters have calmed as we head into 2013, I wanted to explore ...

No 352 - Keith Foskett through hiker - Pt 1 from 2012-11-30T16:16:57

Keith Foskett is a UK through hiker who has completed the Camino de Santiago in Spain, the Pacific Crest Trail and now the Appalachian Trail and in this first of a two part series, he chats with Da...

No 351 - Reviewing hard copy maps and eBooks from 2012-10-19T11:48:32

Our world is changing with the advent of more and more on-line mapping, eBook, apps and the slow decline of hard copy maps. But each have a place and this podcast is reviewing the positive aspects ...

No 350 - Friedrichshafen Outdoor Show - Part 4 from 2012-07-27T09:01:37

This is the fourth and final podcast from the four part series recorded at the 2012 Outdoor Show in Friedrichshafen and the final interviews all might be of interest to those heading out for longer...

No 349 - Friedrichshafen Outdoor Show - Part 3 from 2012-07-23T12:19:51

This is the third podcast from the four part series recorded at the 2012 Outdoor Show in Friedrichshafen and here we look at US Brands. A new exhibitor at the show was Tae Kim with his two companie...

No 348 - Friedrichshafen Outdoor Show - Part 2 from 2012-07-20T15:39:06

This is the second podcast from the four part series recorded at the 2012 Outdoor Show in Friedrichshafen and based around the topic of UK Brands. The Trailbalze, is a UK designed and manufactured ...

No 347 - Friedrichshafen Outdoor Show - Part 1 from 2012-07-20T09:41:38

This is the first podcast from the four part series recorded at the 2012 Outdoor Show in Friedrichshafen and based around the topic of Lightweight interests. We discuss the range of sleeping pads a...

No 346 - Focus On Imaging - Part 2 from 2012-06-21T16:29:26

Part Two. Much to my embarrassment, Andy prepared this two part podcast back in March while I was away in Australia, but somehow like all good plans, I just haven't had chance to edit it and launch...

No 345 - Focus On Imaging - Part 1 from 2012-06-21T16:20:11

Part One. Much to my embarrassment, Andy prepared this two part podcast back in March while I was away in Australia, but somehow like all good plans, I just haven't had chance to edit it and launch...

No 344 - Swiss Alps and Kyrgyzstan from 2012-05-24T10:12:58

In this Podcast, Andy takes the helm and interviews two people with inspiring stories to tell. The first is author Kev Reynolds at the launch in London of Cicerone's new Swiss Alps guidebook. Anoth...

No 343 - Wales Coastal Path Launch from 2012-05-15T08:48:52

The 5th May 2012 saw the official launch of the Wales Coastal Path in Cardiff, appropriately on the sea front, a stone's throw away from Cardiff Bay. The project links together all the various Wels...

No 342 - Paddle - Interview Jasper Winn Pt 2 from 2012-03-21T23:40:50

Part two - One summer, writer and musician, Jasper Winn set himself the extraordinary task . He would kayak the whole way around Ireland - a thousand miles - camping on remote headlands and islands...

No 340 - Four Year Cycle Trip - Pt 2 from 2012-02-24T18:18:42

The final part of the interview with Warren and Esther Sanders after the first year of their four year cycling trip around the world. Here we discuss heading into and through the USA, the downright...

No 339 - Four Year Cycle Trip - Pt 1 from 2012-02-18T11:29:49

Time to escape and join Warren and Esther Sanders on a four year cycle trip. Wouldn't that be great, to pack up your life, cycle away from work and push off into the night? Just how easy is it? How...

No 337 - Bob and Andys Christmas Party - Pt 2 from 2011-12-21T18:10:32

This is the second part of our 'Christmas within Tent', where Andy and I complete the final course of a traditional three course meal which was cooked during a storm in the worst weather of the win...

No 336 - Bob and Andys Christmas Party - Pt 1 from 2011-12-14T12:50:18

Is it possible to cook a ‘real’ three course Christmas meal under a shelter, in a storm, in December, in Wales? Well the answer is an emphatic ‘yes’! Truthfully, there were a few extra influences w...

No 335 - Cambodia on a shoestring - Part 2 from 2011-11-16T18:05:26

This is part two of the Cambodia ‘backpacking on a shoestring’ trip where Beth and her friend Claire took 3 weeks to travel around Cambodia in the early part of 2011. As they moved around on public...

No 333 - David Lintern 500 Miles on the HRP - Part 2 from 2011-10-25T12:12:51

This is the second part of the interview with David Lintern who recently completed a 500 mile journey along the border of France and Spain, using the high mountain routes of the Pyrenees, mostly th...

No 332 - David Lintern 500 Miles on the HRP - Part 1 from 2011-10-18T16:57:29

You may remember the series of interviews with Chris Townsend which I released earlier on this year, where Chris was joined by David Lintern up in the Cairngorms for a series of interviews discussi...

No 328 - The Channel Island Way - Pt 4 Guernsey (1) from 2011-07-28T09:42:50

The Channel Island Way Pt 4 - Guernsey (1). We start the walk around Guernsey from St Peters Port on a lovely warm June day. As we travel we talk with Gold Accredited Guide Gill Girard who provides...

No 327 - The Channel Island Way - Pt 3 Sark (2) from 2011-07-25T08:00:49

The Channel Island Way Pt 3. The following morning we continue to explore the island and this time head south to Little Sark, via the impressive La Coupee. A high windy single track with sheer drop...

No 326 - The Channel Island Way - Pt 2 Sark from 2011-07-18T16:32:56

In this podcast we continue our walk along the 110 mile Channel Island Way, as we arrive on the island of Sark. Well known for its no car lifestyle, we hire our bikes and start to cycle around the ...

No 325 - The Channel Island Way - Pt 1 Herm from 2011-07-14T10:49:17

The Channel Island Way is a walking guide published in 2011 by Coast Media which links all the perimeter walks around the Channel Islands into one, 100 mile route. We were sponsored by visitguernse...

No 324 - TGOC 2011 Review from 2011-06-19T10:57:56

A gathering of interviews from the TGOC 2011 plus more gossip and feedback from the outdoors world. Interviews with Fiona King regarding the joys of running a B&B in Mallaig, the irrepressible Rona...

No 323 - Walking with Chris Townsend Pt 3 from 2011-05-24T20:22:13

This is the final part of the three part series where David Lintern walks with Chris Townsend to find out more about the man, his relationship with the places he walks through and the people who ha...

No 322 - Walking with Chris Townsend Pt 2 from 2011-05-17T20:19:53

As David Lintern continues to walk with Chris Townsend through the deep snow in the Cairngorm Mountains this January, their outdoor discussion finally hits up the subject of conservation. Chris has...

No 318 - A Smorgasbord of Inspiration! from 2011-03-29T09:58:57

Another feature packed show for you with interviews from The Outdoor Leisure Show, including Mountain Rescue (always close to our hearts), an alternative accommodation you may not have seen before ...

No 317 - Its Showtime! from 2011-03-16T15:53:41

A really informative podcast full of interesting information from two shows. From the Outdoor Leisure Show at the NEC Andy catches up with Jim Evans from Alpkit and from the Focus Show two weeks la...

No 316 - The Ancient Ceremony of Wassailing from 2011-02-11T15:14:39

Another mixed bag in this production taking you from the deepest heart of rural England in the depths of winter to the heat and aromas of exotic Asia. January is the traditional time the ancient ce...

No 315 - Going Lightweight Down Under from 2010-12-11T09:15:06

Here's something to warm you up this winter time. Download this podcast and close your eyes, as you are transported to the wonderful open space, where the sun always shines and the beer is always c...

No 313 - Three Men In The Cairngorms Pt 2 from 2010-11-22T19:11:54

Part 2. After a very wet and windy night Lee and I make our way from our exposed camp spot to Bruar Lodge Bothy celebrating the merits of modern design and materials used in tent manufacture. The B...

No 312 - Three Men In The Cairngorms Pt 1 from 2010-11-18T15:02:01

This is the first part of a 3 part series recorded in October 2010 where Lee Wells, and I walked a circular route from Aviemore to Blair Atholl and back during some quite mixed weather. Part one co...

No 308 - TGO Challenge 2010 Part 6 from 2010-09-27T17:41:05

After a 'refreshing' night in Braemar Shirley reflects on the previous 24 hours of food and wild dancing which took place at the evening party to the music of Bingo Wings. Whilst at Rucksacks Bunkh...

No 307 - TGO Challenge 2010 Part 5 from 2010-09-24T17:00:58

Shirley wakes to talk about her plans for the day, which seems to involve food more than Munros! However she start from Ryvoan Bothy via Bynack More and finally arrives at the Hutchinson Memorial H...

No 306 - TGO Challenge 2010 Part 4 from 2010-09-21T10:00:18

Day 6 sees Shirley leaving the Dalwhinnie Bunkhouse after a decent breakfast, and is pleased to walk in the company of Colin to point her in the right direction of Achleum in Glen Feshie, where she...

No 305 - TGO Challenge 2010 Part 3 from 2010-09-19T17:29:52

Andy awakes at 4.30am enjoying the full joys of tarp tenting! Shirley on the other hand has a ghoul free night at Gourton Bothy before setting out for Ben Alder Cottage. Once she has negotiated wal...

No 304 - TGO Challenge 2010 Part 2 from 2010-09-15T16:12:10

In part two we cover day 2 and 3 as Andy awakes to pouring rain. When he and Phil Turner make it to an empty Glen Africk SYHA they sit over a mug of coffee and discuss some of the map integration s...

No 303 - TGO Challenge 2010 Part 1 from 2010-09-14T15:26

And so here is the first of the extended podcasts relating to the 2010 Rab TGO Challenge. Sorry for the delay in launching it, however there has been a considerable amount of editing required to te...

No 302 - Friedrichshafen 2010 Pt 4 from 2010-08-16T21:43:33

This final podcast from the Friedrichshafen Trade Fair 2010 finds us meeting the MSR Director of Tents and Shelters, Dale Karikostas and he and I get very excited about single skin shelters and the...

No 301 - Friedrichshafen 2010 Pt 3 from 2010-08-10T12:17:32

Coming to you as live as we can make it, we are still in Friedrichshafen exploring the rich and varied products currently on offer from around the world and in this episode Roman get very excited a...

No 300 - Friedrichshafen 2010 Pt 2 from 2010-07-28T15:11:04

More from our hot wanderings around the vast halls at Friedrichshafen where we spend some considerable time in the Tent Village only to find Chris Davidson from Vaude UK and discuss the Power Lizar...

No 299 - Friedrichshafen 2010 Pt 1 from 2010-07-23T17:47:16

This is the first in a series of podcasts from the Outdoor Show over in Friedrichshafen 2010 and we talk to two winners of Gold Awards for Innovation. Andy Utting from Terra Nova regarding the new ...

No 298 - Midsummer Bivvy and Roses 2nd Triathlon from 2010-06-28T15:38:46

Rose is at it again! After her first taste of a Triathlon last year, we head off to another local 'sprint' event in Worcester on what is forecast to be the hottest day of the year. Her support crew...

No 297 - Chit Chat and A Career Change from 2010-05-14T13:20:30

We catch up with our back log of emails and update you with the latest news regarding previous interviewees. Andy nips down to the big smoke to interview Ben Collins, who is just about to set off o...

No 296 - Titanium Stove Talk and Solo Walking Thoughts from 2010-04-30T17:59:35

Its the beginning of May 2010 and Andy Howell drops by to collect a few goodies and discuss the growing impact wood burning stoves are making in the outdoor world. Specifically we look at the lates...

No 295 - The Outdoors Show Pt3 from 2010-04-15T18:30:18

This is the last release from our collection of interviews recorded at this years Outdoor Show at the NEC. The last time it will ever be there, so it is fitting we should talk not only to exhibitor...

No 294 - The Outdoors Show Pt 2 from 2010-04-11T12:37:37

Part 2 from The Outdoors Show at the NEC see's a wealth of information crammed into this podcast. We hear details of the forthcoming Keswick Mountain Festival, about usual 3D metallic map gifts, in...

No 292 - The Outdoors Show Pt 1 from 2010-03-27T16:57:21

Just wanted to launch this podcast as soon as I returned from The Outdoors Show at the NEC 2010, as there's a very special offer available just for a few days from Montane, where a select range of ...

No 291 - Solar Cyclists Part 2 from 2010-03-24T22:14:38

In part two of the Solar Cyclists, Susie Wheeldon shares the highs and lows of their 163 days in the saddle. How a simple thing like a bee sting can change your whole outlook on life, and how the M...

No 290 - Solar Cyclists Part 1 from 2010-03-21T21:44:53

The one unique aspect of The Outdoors Station, is our ability to freely support people who get out there and do something inspiring. They may not get massive recognition in the main stream media, b...

No 289 - Volunteering Abroad from 2010-03-18T15:48:46

This is a timely podcast which may be of interest to those considering taking a break from a traditional holiday commitment, and perhaps doing something more useful with your time, than sitting on ...

No 286 - Croatia on a Shoestring Pt 4 from 2009-12-22T18:36:36

In this final part of the series, Beth and Alice visit a few more of the breathtaking islands, popular with tourists and especially the boating fraternity. This expensive destination takes its toll...

No 285 - Croatia on a shoestring Pt 3 from 2009-12-11T18:43:25

Beth and Alice spend several days wondering through the cobbled streets of Dubrovnik enjoying the rich history, glorious sun and yet more exquisite ice creams. Their adventure then takes a turn inl...

No 284 - Destinations, Photos and Golite 2010 from 2009-11-25T15:49:15

An interesting mixed bag for you this time, with an interview with Microsoft regarding their image cataloguing tool Expression Media for those 1000's of outdoor photos you have stashed away. Andy a...

No 281 - Croatia on a shoestring Pt 1 from 2009-10-22T11:46:17

It's been a while since we had a Travel Show on The Outdoors Station. Beth, our daughter went to Croatia this summer with her friend Alice, on a shoestring budget and wanted to record the experienc...

No 280 - TGO Challenge Gear Review from 2009-10-20T11:00:07

Following on from a question for one of our listeners here are the gear reviews from the 2009 TGO Challenge. Andy Reviews; Terra Nova Solar 2.2, ULA Conduit, PHD Minumus 400, Nite Lite Torso Pad, P...

No 279 - OMM Prep, Book Review and Titanium Wood Stoves from 2009-10-19T14:08:27

In this podcast you can still hear the remnants of the flu bug which has hit Rose and I in my voice, as I try to do some last minute training on the local hills in preparation for the forthcoming O...

No 277 - Rose attempts her first Triathlon from 2009-08-17T11:10:59

In this Podcast Rose enters her first Sprint Triathlon consisting of a 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run and so I record her progress and atmosphere of the day for posterity. Roman interviews Andy U...

No 274 - New Numbers - New Sound from 2009-07-30T19:53:02

The time has come to start introducing numbered shows, now I've got one or two out of the way! This time Andy interviews Last Frontiers for help exploring South America, I think about another incom...

No 273 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 13 from 2009-07-27T10:00

And so on our final day, our journey draws to a close. The weather of the last few days has eliminated the normal joy we would feel and you can hear our tired voices grateful to finally get down to...

No 272 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 12 from 2009-07-26T10:00

Rose, I and Shirley continue our various ways to Northwater Bridge Campsite and enjoy probably the best night of the two week trip, sitting in the sunshine with 50 or more Challengers sharing laugh...

No 271 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 11 from 2009-07-25T10:00

Food is always important on the Challenge as, on leaving Tarfside we all visit The Retreat for a slap up breakfast. While on the road to Edzell Shirley interviews John Hesp, David Albon, Sue Oxley ...

No 270 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 10 from 2009-07-24T14:15

With the journey coming close to the end, Andy and Kate decide to press onwards to Northwater Bridge Campsite to enjoy another day in the rain. Shirley on the other hand, puts all her navigation sk...

No 269 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 9 from 2009-07-23T15:59

The day starts calm enough, however the gloomy menacing clouds become darker still as the weather takes a turn for the worst giving Andy and Kate a reason to get to Tarfside very early. We head up ...

No 268 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 8 from 2009-07-22T13:05

We all finally leave that wild flesh pot known as Braemar and head in different directions to clear our heads and enjoy probably the last wild camp of the trip. Individually we share our thoughts a...

No 267 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 7 from 2009-07-21T12:52

Shirley still keen to hear if the ghosts have disturbed those in the bothy, is up early interviewing people still in their sleeping bags, while outside it continues to pour with rain. As it her las...

No 266 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 6 from 2009-07-17T18:00

Shirley awakes thrilled to still be the new owner of an Osprey Exos so expect a full review later in the series, while we bask in the early morning sunshine at Glen Feshie. Andy and Kate enjoy a go...

No 265 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 5 from 2009-07-16T11:45

We finally make it to the Dalwhinnie Inn for a warm welcome, great food and excellent beer. After the girls enjoy all the wicked pleasures that only a piping hot shower can bring, I interview Calum...

No 264 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 4 from 2009-07-15T12:12

All of a sudden the sky clears on day five and after a cold night, we all enjoy a good days walking, fantastic views and in some cases sunburn! Such are the diverse expectations of walking in Scotl...

No 263 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 3 from 2009-07-14T14:19

Days three and four are mixed together in this podcast, as the damp weather works its way into our spirits and limits what we have to talk about! Thus we continue on in various stages of enthusiasm...

No 262 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 2 from 2009-07-13T10:23

While those softies Andy and Shirley and Co spend a nice warm dry night at Gerry's Hostel, Rose, Beth and I enjoy natures torrent from the sky at Barcaldine. So we continue north rather than east t...

No 261 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 1 from 2009-07-12T10:37

The 30th Anniversary 200 mile walk of the Rab TGO Challenge started in May 2009 in slightly soggy conditions. However spirits were high and all those arriving at their various starting points were ...

No 260 - Lightweight LEJOG from 2009-06-26T14:04

In April 2009 John Cromarty set off from Lands End for John O'Groats over a high level route, using typical lightweight gear and knowledge. Here I chat to him about his trip, his gear and more impo...

No 259 - A Different Summer Break? from 2009-06-23T17:33

Once again Andy and I get out to the Destinations and Focus 09 Show to look for somewhere a bit different and of interest for our listeners. So this podcast includes information on Vietnam, returni...

No 258 - Its a sunny day! from 2009-05-31T20:49

Back from the TGO Challenge and feeling all chilled out after a BBQ here's a quick podcast to keep you going this sunny June day. I meet the man who sells £50K Airstream caravans, the lady from Fuj...

No 256 - Podzine - Get Out There! from 2009-04-21T12:28

A rich and varied podcast for you this time, as I catch up with the Ramblers Association to hear how there's a new influx of members in these credit crunched times, Andy continues his love affair w...

No 255 - GR20 Review Part 2 from 2009-04-16T16:15

Shirley Worrall continues her interview in this the second part of her GR20 review podcast. Her trip was undertaken during the Summer of 2008, and she tells of great weather, fabulous views and a w...

No 254 - GR20 Review Part 1 from 2009-04-13T10:44

Shirley Worrall has undertaken many long distance walks around the UK and the Pyrenees in recent years. In this initial podcast she discusses all the practical aspects involved in planning the trip...

No 252 - 2009 Destination Ideas from 2009-03-19T12:23

With one eye on the financial situation and the other on wanting to have a break away from all this depression, we look to the Isle of Wight and Brittany for cheap break suggestions. Once we are th...

No 251 - The Travel Tap from 2009-03-12T16:50

Last year we supported the Aquagear Water filter as being a brilliant new product of benefit to all outdoors users. The same filter has now been put inside The Travel Tap and we catch up with desig...

No 249 - Hot Chestnuts!! from 2008-12-15T12:22

Join me for my end of year frosty wander into the hills, when I stop for a while and roast some chestnuts on my Honey Stove. Looking for inexpensive ideas for next years break? Then imagine kayakin...

No 246 - OMM Part 1 - Through The Eye Of The Storm from 2008-10-31T12:20

Extended podcast. This is part one of two podcasts which follow the recent OMM event in Cumbria. In this section we record the event itself, sharing our experience and those of others, as we all ba...

No 245 - Pre OMM Gear Check from 2008-10-24T11:31

The final preparations and gear check before Rose and I set off north to Cumbria for the OMM Mountain Marathon. The forecast isn't good, with 2 inches of rain and 60 mph winds on the first day of t...

No 244 - First of Autumn Series 08 from 2008-10-19T18:15

We're back and you can hear us panting and running along the hills training for the forthcoming OMM. Andy Howell meets Mary and Philip Lenerhan, hotel owners and mountain walkers in the Pyrenees, p...

No 240 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 3 from 2008-07-28T07:54

In this the third podcast from the series, Roman really enjoys himself as he discusses new technical developments relating to the outdoor experience. Hear all about personal locater beacons, solar ...

No 239 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 2 from 2008-07-25T07:45

Our second report from the European Outdoor trade Fair in Germany in July 2008 and this time we concentrate on clothing. We hear about an exciting new Event jacket from Rab, new fabrics used by Ice...

No 238 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 1 from 2008-07-23T12:51

Our first report from the huge outdoor trade fair at Friedrichshafen in July 2008 where we look at exciting new developments in rucksacks from Lightwave, Inov-8 and Osprey. Join us to find out more...

No 237 - LEJOG - Gayle and Mick 2008 from 2008-07-17T11:26

Just a few days after they finished their 84 day epic walk from Lands End to John O'Groats 2008, Gayle and Mick talk to me about highs and lows of walking through Great Britain. The countryside, th...

No 236 - The Cape Wrath Trail - Pt 5 from 2008-07-17T10:35

And so we drag ourselves away from the most perfect wild camping spot in the UK and make the final push from Sandwood Bay to Cape Wrath. The weather is fantastic, sunny and fresh and one would expe...

No 235 - The Cape Wrath Trail - Pt 4 from 2008-07-14T11:25

We finally arrive at Sandwood Bay and try to share our surroundings with listeners as best we can. In the most perfect wild camp spot surrounded by Skylarks we eat a gourmet meal, with freshly bake...

No 234 - The Cape Wrath Trail - Pt 3 from 2008-07-10T11:49

On the way to Kylesku we meet other walkers on the hill and hear what the area means to them. Then we pitch under a huge road bridge, but with an excellent view while I enjoy the first Bush Buddy m...

No 231 - The Podzine - Paramo Range 2008 from 2008-06-13T08:31

Following a successful early May trip to Cape Wrath using a Paramo Velez Smock, I thought I would take a closer look at the range. Matt Semark from Paramo takes me through the current popular items...

No 230 - Cicerone Press - The Outdoor Environment from 2008-05-23T09:27

The landscape of our islands is constantly changing. We tend to think we notice changes…houses, roads, wind turbines, but some changes are more subtle, as the countryside and its use over centuries...

No 229 - Cicerone Press - Jordan from 2008-05-23T09:08

Tony Howard and Di Taylor have been climbing and trekking in the mountains of North Africa and the Middle East for well over 30 years. In 1984 they discovered the climbing and trekking area of Wadi...

No 228 - Cicerone Press - The John Muir Trail from 2008-05-23T08:19

The John Muir Trail is a spectacular trek through California’s High Sierra from Yosemite (El Capitan and Half-Dome) to Mount Witney, highest peak in the continental US. The 216 mile route can be co...

No 227 - The Podzine 14/5/08 from 2008-05-14T07:49

We finally find the winner of the fab Canon G9 Camera competition, meet the UK's only wooden kayak maker, talk to Mark Richards about his new book Mountain Walks in the Lakes and here about the Cha...

No 226 - The Podzine 28/4/08 from 2008-04-28T04:49

A great podzine for you this week with an extended deadline on the competition. We speak with Catherine Whitehead from Paramo who are committed to ethical production, also to Andy Rouse to hear abo...

No 225 - Cicerone Press - Walking In Scotland from 2008-04-20T18:53

Scotland and outdoor activities seem to have been made for each other. With so much choice, it’s sometimes hard to decide where to go for your walking adventure. Here we talk to Ronald Turnbull, wh...

No 224 - Cicerone Press - The Book Of The Bivvy from 2008-04-20T18:52

Ronald Turnbull is an outdoor writer with a difference! His boundless knowledge, quirky writing style and boyish sense of fun in the outdoors are all brought together in ‘The book of the Bivvy’. He...

No 223 - Cicerone Press - Life As A Writer from 2008-04-20T18:51

Paddy is a prolific outdoor writer with over 30 books to his name. Brought up in the Pennines, Paddy’s love of walking quickly translated into a career as a writer. Here he describes how he actuall...

No 222 - Cicerone Press - The Ribble Way from 2008-04-20T18:50

Certainly a less well-known long-distance route, but one which captures everything that a good trail should have. The River Ribble springs from the limestone of the Yorkshire Dales, high on Cam Fel...

No 221 - Cicerone Press - Cycle Touring from 2008-04-20T18:48

Cycle touring need not be the sole reserve of the fit, lean ‘Tour de France’ cyclist, or even the club cyclist. In this podcast we hear from Jon Sparks about how to get started, just what level of ...

No 220 - The Gourmet Hedgerow from 2008-04-20T18:38

It's Springtime, although it may not feel it, and many walkers are recognizing new growth in the hedgerow as the green shoots of new life poke through. We know there is much which can be harvested ...

No 219 - The Podzine 21/4/08 from 2008-04-20T18:31

In this weeks show we find out about the new 2008 Lowepro rucksacks designed specifically for hiking photographers, catch up with the facts about the ever increasing encroachment of the tick and he...

No 218 - Outdoors Show Special - Getting Out! from 2008-04-14T11:49

Lets get out and about in this podcast recorded at this year's Outdoors Show at the NEC. For social inspiration and suggestions of groups to contact, why not try the Ramblers Association, who have ...

No 217 - Outdoors Show Special - Gear! from 2008-04-14T11:35

More from this year's Outdoors Show at the NEC and a podcast dedicated to the wonderful subject of gear! We hear what is coming soon from Alpkit, all about the Freeloader charger from Solar Technol...

No 216 - The Podzine 14/4/08 from 2008-04-13T17:20

In this environmentally friendly Podzine we chat with the original hippy celebrity cafe owner Pete Norton in Snowdon, catch up with John Hee one of the main organisers behind the Wild Camping campa...

No 215 - Aquagear Survivor - Pure Water Anywhere from 2008-04-10T17:46

We are happy to be supporting this new water filtration and purification bottle from Drinksafe Systems. The Aquagear Survivor is the lightest proven system in the world. Following extensive tests w...

No 211 - The Podzine 31/3/08 from 2008-03-31T05:09

This show is all about getting back to basics and so we speak with Simon Ellar editor of Bushcraft Magazine about how the interest in bushcraft is gaining increased participation from those who enj...

No 212 - Outdoors Show Special - Destinations! from 2008-03-31T05:09

Seeking inspiration where to go hiking this year within the UK and Ireland? Then have a listen to this, as Andy Howell chats to four specific destinations who try to pursued him (and us) to sample ...

No 210 - Outdoors Show Special - Bloggers! from 2008-03-24T07:04

The first of our series of compilation interviews recorded at The OS Outdoors Show 2008. Andy Howell meets the 'outdoor bloggers' at their second annual gathering. Where else but on Saturday luncht...

No 209 - The Podzine 24/3/08 from 2008-03-24T07:03

A real smorgasbord of a show for you this week! Get trendy with a Slackline (and win one too!), find out about being a jolly swagman, consider the benefits of joining the Open Canoe Association, un...

No 208 - Commuting Home by Bike! from 2008-03-18T09:04

Richard Harding is a commuter. His chosen mode of transport is the ever green bicycle. His current work in the UK hi tech industry is coming to an end and, as one might expect, he's decided to comm...

No 207 - The Podzine 17/3/08 from 2008-03-16T19:20

Back from 2008 OS Outdoors Show at the NEC we sample some of the atmosphere and bring you the finalists from the Alpkit Colab competition plus comments from several folks who visited the show. Andy...

No 206 - Cicerone Press - Paddy Dillon National Trals from 2008-03-10T12:13

Opened in 1965, the Pennine Way was Britain’s first national trail. Since then another 14 have been designated in England and Wales, with a further 4 in Scotland. Together they cover well over 5000...

No 205 - Cicerone Press - Paddy Dillon Islomania from 2008-03-10T11:41

Islomania is defined as a craze for, or a strong attraction to islands… and Paddy Dillon has the bug! Paddy is a prolific outdoor writer with over 30 books to his name. Here we find out just how ma...

No 204 - Cicerone Press - Mark Richards Author from 2008-03-10T11:11

Mark Richards’ transition from full-time farmer to full-time outdoor writer has been a gradual one. In 1973, with the direct encouragement of Alfred Wainwright, he wrote his first walking guide to ...

No 203 - Cicerone Press - Photography from 2008-03-10T10:28

Photography and the outdoors could have been made for each other, yet we all sometimes find there is a disappointing miss-match between what we wanted to capture, and what we actually achieved! Jon...

No 202 - Cicerone Press - Pembrokeshire from 2008-03-10T09:46

Pembrokeshire contains Britain’s only coastal National Park, such is its beauty, with soaring rugged cliffs, tranquil inlets and broad sandy beaches. There is immense variety in both the scenery an...

No 201 - The Podzine 10/3/08 from 2008-03-10T06:12

Welcome back to this weeks show, where we talk, tarps, tripods and fishing. This week we meet Jed Yarnold and discuss tarpoligy, Vic Soloman who tells us about the new Manfrotto carbon fiber tripod...

No 199 - Podzine - Lord Smith Interview from 2008-02-21T19:02

Lord Smith of Finsbury is now well known as the President of the Ramblers’ Association, but in 1997 - as plain Chris Smith MP - he became Culture Secretary in Tony Blair’s incoming government. Work...

No 198 - Cicerone Press - The Book Story from 2008-02-15T14:49

Guidebooks can provide the reader with far more than just a route description. A good guide has essential background information for travel, accommodation, alternative routes, difficulty and above ...

No 197 - Cicerone Press - GR5 and GR20 from 2008-02-15T14:32

An Alpine walk from Lake Geneva to Nice, and the legendary GR20, reputedly Europe’s toughest trek. Paddy Dillon has walked both of these routes at least twice, and has written guidebooks to them bo...

No 196 - Cicerone Press - Navigation from 2008-02-15T14:31

One of the keys to unlocking the hills and countryside is to have the ability to navigate confidently using a map and compass. Having this ability is a liberating experience, and we talk to navigat...

No 195 - The Travel Show - Australia from 2008-02-15T10:31

Becky Alison talks us through a more gentle approach to her Gap Year travel. As someone more cautious about traveling so far from home, she chose to go through established companies and contacts, s...

No 194 - The Kayak Show - Jim Kennedy from 2008-02-15T10:28

The West of Ireland is an attractive destination for sea kayakers, with its deeply indented coastline and challenging weather patterns. Jim Kennedy of Atlantic Sea Kayaking has a passion for this a...

No 190 - Podzine - The Long Riders Guild from 2008-01-17T17:40

One form of traveling we haven't covered so far on The Outdoor Station is horseback. Mainly because we assumed that very few, if any, people still travel this way. However, how wrong we were! We ar...

No 189 - The Travel Show - Fiji/Australia from 2008-01-17T16:39

This time we are off to the South Pacific to 'castaway island' for a marine project, where in 2004 Fergus Brown spend his time on a Gap Year project, before heading to Australia and New Zealand to ...

No 187 - The Podzine 24/12/07 from 2007-12-24T07:00

Merry Christmas everyone! Andy Howell joins me for the Christmas show where we have a yomp across the hills, sample some real ale, and chat about 2007 and where we might be heading off to for 2008....

No 186 - The Travel Show - Cambodia/Thailand/Australia from 2007-12-19T08:02

After leaving 6th form in 2004, Naomi Cartwright spend her Gap Year project at a school for disabled children in Cambodia. Afterwards she saw more of the country before heading into Thailand and do...

No 185 - Judy Armstrong - Alpine Challenge from 2007-12-18T08:38

After 10 months, 4000 mountain miles, of which 450 were snowshoeing miles Judy Armstrong is pack from her epic Via Alpina trip. Traveling with just a 5kg pack she tells of her experiences and share...

No 184 - The Podzine 17/12/07 from 2007-12-17T07:00

This week we chat with the on-line enthusiasts who are keeping a log of their activities and share their passion for their hobby for us all to enjoy. We catch with Judy Armstrong on her return from...

No 183 - Lightweight in Snowdonia from 2007-12-11T16:19

Andy Howell joins Colin Ibbotson for a lightweight tarp weekend in Snowdonia during late summer 07. They share the Welsh weather, simple shelters, some local sustenance and interesting conversation...

No 182 - The Travel Show - Gap Year Search from 2007-12-10T11:16

Where to start looking for information regarding your gap year or sabbatical is getting harder as there's so much choice. We interview the 'google' search engine for service providers, and meet the...

No 181 - The Podzine 10/12/07 from 2007-12-10T07:00

In this show we review interesting gear released this year with Chris Townsend, and Andy Howell has a rummage through his bookshelf for some of the more exciting books to keep you company during th...

No 178 - The Travel Show - Earn as You Go! from 2007-11-29T10:46

Once again we look at the exciting world of travel and explore how you could travel, learn and earn all at the same time! Commercial China is rapidly expanding, is it right for you? Looking for you...

No 177 - The Travel Show - Health from 2007-11-26T12:28

A new series of podcasts within The Outdoors Station which specifically looks at all aspects of overseas travel for gappers, sabbaticals or just extended trips. In this first show we look at the si...

No 176 - The Podzine 26/11/07 from 2007-11-26T07:00

Food glorious food with Expedition Foods and what exciting new designs have we got to look forward to from AKU for 2008? Plus of course trade gossip, how to understand women on the hills and a new ...

No 175 - The Podzine - Foraging for Fungi! from 2007-11-20T10:56

In this Podzine we spend a few wet hours in the delightful company of The Worcestershire Fungus Group, in Shrawley Woods in Worc's. Here we learn to 'see' fungus amongst leaf litter, and to recogni...

No 174 - The Podzine 19/11/07 from 2007-11-19T07:00

Welcome back to this weeks show, where we chat to the world famous photographer Colin Prior regarding his new photographic courses (an ideal Christmas present) which have been running now for almos...

No 173 - The Podzine 12/11/07 from 2007-11-12T07:00

On this weeks Podzine we chat to the Brigit Kendrick from Ordnance Survey and find out more about their free 'explore' portal for user generated routes. Nick Smith from Alpkit drops by to discuss t...

No 170 - The Podzine 29/10/07 from 2007-10-28T16:00

On this weeks show we interview Lifesaver Systems regarding a new water purification product, catch up with El Alto after a years trading with ethically made clothing, review a couple of blogs, loo...

No 169 - The Podzine 22/10/07 from 2007-10-21T23:31

The start of the week, a new show and more interviews, this time with Wild Country and Leki regarding forthcoming 2008 products. Plus a double 'Christmas list' book review, a very large social 'wha...

No 168 - The all new Podzine - 15/10/07 from 2007-10-15T14:40

The new Podzine show, includes an interview with Inov-8 designer Graham Jordison for some background information about the new Rocklite 390 GTX and Chris Watts distributor of MSR gear in the UK, wh...

No 167 - Sex In A Tent! from 2007-10-10T15:11

The new book Sex In A Tent is just hitting the shelves all over the world and we get an exclusive interview with the author Michelle Waitzman. She tells us about her research, some of the people sh...

No 166 - Bushcraft in the UK from 2007-09-21T08:08

The popularity of bushcraft or woodcraft, call it what you will, is steadily growing in the UK. More people are wanting to find out about their surroundings to maximize their enjoyment, for short d...

No 165 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 14 from 2007-08-24T15:21

The Thursday night meal and celebration at the Park Hotel in Montrose, is where Challengers meet up with old friends to share their experiences, hear hiking stories and congratulate each other for ...

No 164 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 13 from 2007-08-22T18:17

The final days walking involved navigating the notorious Fetteresso forest and the many misleading paths. However we finally make it to Stonehaven in one piece on a beautiful sunny day ready for th...

No 163 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 12 from 2007-08-20T09:14

Andy and Kate have a moment of reflection on this their last night at Northwater Bridge camspite and consider how they feel about this years crossing. At Spittal Cott I empty out my bag and review ...

No 162 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 11 from 2007-08-15T10:27

Finally we all arrive at the welcome haven of Tarfside and while we camp on the playing field, Andy and Kate take the soft option of warm beds and clean linen! In the hostel Andy has a very interes...

No 161 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 10 from 2007-08-14T12:50

We meet Andy and Kate on route to Loch Callater Lodge and then share the rest of the journey over Jocks Road to find a secluded little spot in the woods, for a good rest and chat about using lightw...

No 160 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 9 from 2007-08-10T15:56

One of the best known characters of the Challenge is Alan Sloman who always seems to be at the heart of any of the many social gatherings which take place during the crossing. This year he had some...

No 159 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 8 from 2007-08-10T15:42

While Andy and Kate enjoy a restful start to their day off, our damp little group gather ourselves together before heading into Braemar for some well earned refreshments. Once in town we naturally ...

2007 TGO Challenge Part 3 from 2007-07-26T16:32:19

Day three of the challenge and the cold wind starts to bite! Shoulders ache and feet start to get sore. Includes interviews with Gill Blair the warden at the remotest YH in the UK and Darren Christ...

Podzine - Friedrichshafen Part Three from 2007-07-25T15:51:50

The last in our series from the huge outdoor trade fair in Germany. This time we have interview with Square Peg (Care Plus), Blue Desert, Body Glide, Eberhard Gooble, Totseat and Sprayway. A packed...

Podzine - Friedrichshafen Part Two from 2007-07-25T14:26:05

Yet more from the big trade fair in Germany. This time we have interviews with Steripen, Coup at Golite about the new tents and footwear and Lighthiker Roman Ackl, for his impressions of the show.<...

Podzine - Friedrichshafen Part One from 2007-07-25T13:26:11

Just back from the huge trade fair in Germany. This podzine includes interviews with Silk Body, Klattermusen, Vargo Outdoors and Sat Map regarding the forthcoming 2008 products!

Bob and Andy's Seaside Adventure from 2007-07-19T16:08:18

Bob and Andy once again venture out into the wilds of Wales, for a coastal tarp and bivvy adventure. Sleeping under the stars, living off the land and catching fresh fish is the aim. On route someo...

2007 TGO Challenge Part 2 from 2007-07-19T13:55:30

Part two from 'The Tale of Two Podcasters' where 2 couples are walking across Scotland as part of the Rab TGO Challenge. Andy and Kate enjoy a good first day and night, whereas Bob and Rose begin t...

Podzine - Ultralight Hiking in Northern Europe from 2007-07-13T10:43:10

The podcast everyone has been waiting for! Andy Howell chats to Colin Ibbotson the lightest man on the recent 2 week TGO Challenge at 3.7kg, and Roman Ackl (Lighthiker from Germany) about the pract...

No 147 - Halley Station - Antarctica from 2007-07-13T08:19:55

We may have been moaning about our weather pattern at the moment, but spare a thought for the people in Antarctica, who a half way through their period of 105 days without daylight. A privilege to ...

The Podzine - Steve Perry 10x10 Challenge from 2007-07-10T19:04:07

Steve Perry is once again off on a challenge in aid of charity. 10 of Britain's highest peaks in 10 days, with very little sleep in between. We talk with him about his planning, training and equipm...

The Book Club - 3 Book Review from 2007-06-25T18:09:41

Andy Howell takes us through a special review edition on The Book Club. He looks at three new walking guides for the UK. The English Coast to Coast, a revised guide to The Cotswold Way and A Guide ...

The Kayak Show - Canoe Boys from 2007-06-20T13:23:10

Simon Willis once again spends time with Duncan Winning to discuss specific boats in his amazing collection and gives us a hint about a forthcoming BBC Radio programme he's making next month.
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The Kayak Show - History from 2007-06-20T12:51:16

Simon Willis interviews legend Duncan Winning (OBE for kayaking!) about his involvement with the history of kayaking. A fascinating and enjoyable listen and a real sense of passion.

The Kayak Show - Coastguard from 2007-06-20T12:19:50

This is a 'must listen to' podcast interview with Bill Speirs of Clyde Coastguard. It contains a wealth of information about radio procedure and how to work with the coastguard when in a Sea Kayak....

White Box Stoves - Bellingham Preview from 2007-04-20T14:25:02

We've recently taken delivery of the White Box Stoves from the US, made from recycled material, which are real performers when it comes to cooking with meths. Also we touch on some of the goodies w...

TGO Show No 10 from 2007-03-15T11:14:54

John Manning talk to Martyn Hurn the pack guru at Lowe Alpine who believes we are missing the bigger picture in our headlong rush to go lightweight. According to Martyn one of the Holy Grails of pa...

TGO Show No 9 from 2007-03-15T10:42:17

John Manning talks to Pete Collins and Craig Palmer who climb Helvellyn daily to access weather conditions for climbers and hill walkers. It's a tough job but someone has to do it. Hear their thoug...

Judy Armstrong's Alpine Challenge Pt 2 from 2007-03-14T23:10:16

Judy Armstrong is almost ready to head out on the first 3300 mile continuous hike around the European Alps in aid of Cancer Research. Andy Howell and I catch up with her as she makes her final prep...

The Outdoors Station Sea Kayak No 5 from 2007-03-14T21:56:53

Simon Willis seeks the answer to the question all outdoors people at sometimes wonder, could I get sponsorship for doing this? He speaks with Bob Campbell of Prana and P&H Kayaks and finds out spec...

The Outdoors Station Sea Kayak No 4 from 2007-03-14T21:29:26

Simon Willis speaks with Tom Smith who runs Sea Kayak Shetland as he seeks to find the answer to the ultimate question. Just where are the best paddling routes are on the Shetlands and the Orkneys....

The Outdoors Station Sea Kayak No 3 from 2007-03-14T20:59:04

Simon Willis gets even deeper into sea kayaking when he speaks with Doug Cooper, the head of paddle sport at Glenmore Lodge, about paddling in Greenland. The home of the Inuits the original kayaker...

The Outdoors Station Book Club 8 from 2007-03-14T20:05:59

The Last time Andy spoke to Paddy Dillon he talked about hiking and backpacking in Ireland. But as the colder weather comes to the UK Paddy heads south, to hike the mountains, islands and coastline...

Out Of Africa - 3 Peaks Challenge from 2007-03-14T19:33:44

Comic Relief Exclusive! Steve Perry and his three team mates have just returned from their epic attempt to climb the 3 highest peaks in Africa in aid of Comic Relief 2007. Hear the full story of ho...

Bob and Andy's Big Day Out from 2007-03-13T18:46:57

The first in the new series of podcasts sponsored by backpackinglight.co.uk and coming under The Outdoors Station website. Bob takes Andy for a walk on the wild side and makes him wait for his lunc...

The 2007 Gregory Z-Pack Range from 2007-03-13T18:18:44

We speak with Hugo Youngman the UK distributor of Gregory Mountain Products who explains the 2007 improvements and changes to the popular Z-pack range, including the introduction of the womens Jade...

TGO Show No 8 from 2007-02-17T21:21:29

Interview with Paddy Dillon on Natural Trails.

The Outdoors Station Book Club 5 from 2006-12-13T10:42:51

This time Andy Howell talks to author Colin Saunders about his Cicerone Guide to the High Tatras Mountains of Slovakia and Poland an alpine environment. An area that is now becoming better known to...

The Outdoors Station Book Club 7 from 2006-12-11T14:29:08

Andy Howell talks to Martin Wainwright, the Northern Editor of the Guardian about his recent compilations of the best of the Guardian Country Diary. Part 2 moves on to talk about ‘A Gleaming Landsc...

The Outdoors Station Book Club 6 from 2006-12-11T13:52:07

Andy Howell talks to Martin Wainwright, the Northern Editor of the Guardian about his recent compilations of the best of the Guardian Country Diary. Part 1 focuses on the life of the Lakeland write...

The Outdoors Station Book Club 4 from 2006-12-11T11:08:23

Andy once again takes to the airwaves to interview Paddy Dillon about his books and walking in the Emerald Isle.

The Outdoors Station Sea Kayak No 2 from 2006-11-13T21:47:14

Simon Willis heads up the the Storm Gathering on the Ilse of Mull to interview a diverse range of well known Sea Kayakers. If this isn't inspiring and makes you want try a bit of paddling, then not...

The Outdoors Station Book Club No 3 from 2006-11-13T21:46:37

In this show Andy Howell interviews the well known and respected long distance hiker and writer Chris Townsend about his book Crossing Arizona, where he explains some of his experiences from this 8...

The TGO Show No 5 from 2006-11-13T21:46:09

In this show Cameron McNeish chats to Bob Packer who he met on the recent Mt Ararat trip, and found he was in the pleasant company of one of the world's most prolific peat baggers!

The TGO Show No 4 from 2006-11-13T21:45:29

This months show includes an interview with Colin Prior about his new book The World's Wild Places, John Manning chats to two Triple Crowners at a wedding, there's a question over the closure of Sc...

The Outdoors Station Sea Kayak No 1 from 2006-11-13T21:44:55

Simon Willis heads a long way north to sample the supreme Sea Kayak area on the Isle of Barra. He interviews Chris Denehy who runs Clearwater Paddling and they discuss the attractions and what to l...

The Outdoors Station Book Club No 2 from 2006-11-13T21:44:20

Andy Howell invites guest Shirley Worral to chat about her recent trip to the Pyrenees and looks at the books and maps she used to plan her trip. Full of information and useful hints and tips to gi...

The Outdoors Station Book Club No 1 from 2006-11-13T21:43:49

Andy Howell takes the Outdoors Channel seat to start the first in a series of book club podcasts, where we discuss books which concentrate on the outdoors. Here we intend to chat to authors, publis...

The Outdoors Station Podzine No 5 from 2006-11-13T21:43:05

At my recent September visit to The Good Tent Show in Rugby, a small select little gathering of tent manufacturers, I managed to have a chat about the forthcoming 2007 products with both Andrew Nic...

The TGO Show No 3 from 2006-11-13T21:42:31

An interesting show with interviews with Roger Smith about the forthcoming TGO Challenge, Nick Kempe on his new book Hostile Habitats and Dick Balharry regarding the objection to the ever growing c...

TGO Special - Mt Ararat from 2006-11-13T21:41:18

Cameron McNeish takes us on an extended journey climbing Mount Ararat with KE Adventure Travel and shares his experience and those of his fellow climbers, all of whom are doing it for very differen...

The TGO Show No 2 from 2006-11-13T21:40:46

John Manning and Chris Townsend report from the Outdoors trade show in Freidrichscafen with news of some sensational ultralight developments; Alpine expert Kev Reynolds fills in some of the backgro...

The TGO Show No 1 from 2006-11-13T21:40:11

Interviews with Chris Townsend about the mystery of Soft Shells, Pauline Sanderson discusses the Everest fatality, Dennis Gray on his new rock career and Jim Perrin takes us to a dark place! For mo...

The Outdoors Station Podzine No 4 from 2006-11-13T21:39:32

The last in the series of interviews from the 2006 Trade Fairt at Harrogate, where we chat to Rob Stonehouse from Ardblair, who import the Golite range of products and look at the new innovations i...

The Outdoors Station Podzine No 3 from 2006-11-13T21:38:39

More interesting information from the 2006 Harrogate Trade Fair for the Outdoor Industry Harrogate. Grangers discuss how to best waterproof and clean breathable clothing, windshirts and down jacket...

The Outdoors Station Podzine No 2 from 2006-11-13T21:37:52

More interviews recorded at the 2006 Harrogate Trade Fair for the Outdoor Industry. We chat to Lifemarque and discuss their vast range of new products and the editor of OCC Trade Magazine about the...

The Outdoors Station Podzine No 1 from 2006-11-13T21:36:49

Interviews recorded at the 2006 Harrogate Trade Fair for the Outdoor Industry where we speak to El Alto and their ethically sourced products, Buffalo Systems regarding their new range and the see b...

What on earth is a Shewee? from 2006-11-13T21:31:56

Designer Samatha Fountain, winner of the Dyson award tells us all about the Shewee, one of the simplest and most unique products ever designed by a woman for a woman. Could this be time to stand up...

The Outdoors Channel Introduction from 2006-11-13T18:49:03

What is The Outdoors Channel and why is it of interest to both the end user and the outdoor industry at the same time? Bob is interviewed by Cameron McNeish from TGO magazine who asks how the id...

The Outdoors Channel Introduction from 2006-11-13T18:49:03

What is The Outdoors Channel and why is it of interest to both the end user and the outdoor industry at the same time? Bob is interviewed by Cameron McNeish from TGO magazine who asks how the id...

The Outdoors Channel Introduction from 2006-11-13T18:49:03

What is The Outdoors Channel and why is it of interest to both the end user and the outdoor industry at the same time? Bob is interviewed by Cameron McNeish from TGO magazine who asks how the idea ...