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RAB TGO Challenge Preview (Now on The Outdoors
Station feed)  |
10 meg |
| We nip out for a quick gear 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 make
setting up camp easy. We also hear from organiser Roger Smith for his last
minute comments. |
8/5/07
22 mins
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| Out Of Africa- Exclusive Interview (Now on The
Outdoors Station feed) |
15 meg |
| 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 how Steve, Andy, Lorraine and Dan worked together for the first time
in incredible surroundings as a team to achieve their goal. |
14/3/07
32 mins
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| Is Alan Sloman the UK's First Blorker? |
18 meg |
| Alan Sloman sets off in March for one very long Lands End
to John 'O Groats walk. He is the first UK blogging walker on such a trip,
and of course going lightweight in the process. Now you can check in on
a daily basis and get a instant spapshot of the UK, the people and the landscape
as he passes through. Should be fascinating! |
22/2/07
39 mins
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| Mountain First Aid |
24 meg |
| A slightly longer than normal podcast, but one which
might make you think about the value of expanding your First Aid knowledge.
We talk to Wayne Thackery Communications Officer of the Woodhead Mountain
Rescue Team in the Peak District about the work of MRT. Then Cara-Lyn Reynolds
and Steve Dockrell tells us how a day out in the Spanish mountains went
seriously wrong for them, with almost fatal consequences. Wayne then goes
on to explain what is included in the very popular Mountain Outdoor First
Aid Course he runs at Woodhead. |
27/2/07
50 mins
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| 3 Peaks Africa - Exclusive Interview |
19 meg |
| Steve Perry, and two of his three other teams
mates, Andy and Lorraine tell us all about their latest charity venture
in aid of Comic Relief. 'The 3 Peaks Challenge' ... in Africa. Can they
do it? They have just a three week window to climb all three 15,000 foot
peaks. They leave in early February so please contribute is you can. |
29/1/07
40 mins
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| Judy Armstrong's Alpine Challenge |
18 meg |
| Just how much would you give up to undertake the trip of
a lifetime? Judy has sold her house, her car and belongings, left her job
and is now setting off in Easter 2007 for a 200 day walk around the alps,
combining all the Via Alpina routes into one long trail.Oh and she is also
celebrating her 50th birthday as she goes, travelling ultralightweight in
the process! |
5/12/06
36 mins
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| Ben Corr returns form the PCT |
21 meg |
| Early in April 06 I interviewed Ben Corr who was about to
head out to do the PCT. I now meet up with him again on his return to hear
the full story of his trip and how he, his companion Billy and his gear
survived! Ben I would class as a true lightweight backpacker and many of
his ideas about gear are worth considering. |
7/11/06
45 mins
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| Two weeks of glorious sunshine in Wales for a walk
– Never! |
18 meg |
| Darren Wootton this summer walked the length
of Wales some 203 miles in glorious sunshine! Yes it is true, 2 weeks of
hot weather, little water and trying to be lightweight in the process. Hear
how he and his friend got on during this, his first long trip. |
5/9/06
38 mins
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| Andy tries a tarp and bivi night for the first time! |
15 meg |
| Andy Howell joins me for his first tarp and bivi trip on
the Long Mynd hills in August. In the process we use various bits of gear
such as the Triad stove and discuss the practicality of bivi camping in
the UK. If you have never tried it and wondered what it might be like, Andy
looks at it from a first time point of view. One lighthearted fun podcast! |
13/8/06
32 mins
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| On a trek, how long is long? |
19 meg |
| Chris Townsend shares with us his thoughts on
long distance hiking, the thrills, the lows, the concerns and the emotion
it has brought to his life since his first long trek on the 2700 miles PCT
during the 80's. An easy listen, to inspire you one day to leave the office
and do the same! |
4/8/06
40 mins
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| They're back! The lightweight cyclists have returned! |
18 meg |
| Mark and Ruth Johnstone are back from their
epic single speed, cycle trip through Spain and France. 75 days, 5000 kms
and a climbing total of 100,000 feet means they are fit, tanned and totally
chilled out! Listen for the full story, the route they took and how all
the gear performed. Did they take too little or too much? All will be revealed
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21/7/06
37 mins
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| Matt Hazley starts the AT record attempt! |
15 meg |
| Matt Hazley has now arrived in the US to prepare
for his record attempt on the Appalachian Trail. His aim is to complete
the 2100 miles in less than 40 days. The current record is 47 days set by
ultra marathon runners. Can it be done? Wait and see .... |
3/6/06
32 mins
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| Extreme lightweight cycle touring? |
19 meg |
| Mark and Ruth Johnstone are just heading out on a lightweight
4 month cycling trip around Europe each carrying only 35 litres of gear,
which includes, tent, sleeping kit, clothes and ALL the extras, on a single
speed bike! I visit them and go through everything they are putting into
their saddle bag and find out more about their strict lightweight discipline.
Fascinating! |
30/4/06
39 mins
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| A true lightweight backpacker empties his bag for
us! |
21 meg |
| Ben Corr is a true lightweight backpacker. He and his US
hiking partner Billy have taken Ray Jardine’s ideas and developed
their own ethos, style and equipment to suit their needs. So I caught up
with him for a really inspirational look at everything going into his bag
for his forthcoming PCT trip. This will really make you think! |
30/4/06
43 mins
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| John Manning - The coffee king of the PCT? |
17 meg |
| John takes a tongue in cheek look at his 2004
40th birthday present to himself, a walk across the complete PCT. Hear about
his keen preparation, his encounter with the wildlife and his many encounters
with mugs of cafe late. A trip which puts the fun back into backpacking. |
1/4/06
36 mins
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| He did it! Steve Perry completes the Winter Munros |
11 meg |
| We catch up with Steve Perry after his epic
winter round of the 284 Munros and 1500 miles of walking in some terrible
conditions. A great achievement and over £3000 raised for Cancer Research
in the process. |
14/4/06
21 mins
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| Steve Perry - Winter Munro Trip |
8 meg |
| We catch up with Steve while he is pinned down by bad weather
in Glen Shiel at the Cluanie Inn. A quick recap of the last 2 months activities,
how he broke his ribs and if he thinks he's on schedule or not. |
28/2/06
18 mins
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| Matt Hazley – Triple Crown - sets new speed
record for calender hike - 2 Part interview |
15 meg and 18 meg |
| Young british walker Matt Hazley set new speed record
on Triple Crown calender hike. In 2005 Matt completed The Pacific Crest
(2650 miles), The Continental Divide (2800 miles) and the Appalachian Trail
(2170 miles) in 232 days, that's an average of 32.76 miles a day, including
side trips to resupply! If you want to listen to something really inspiring
- then this is it! |
7/2/06
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Part 1 -35 mins
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Part 2 - 38 mins |
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| Lightweight Backpacking With A Hair Dryer |
13 meg |
| Active rambler, walker and TGO Challenger Barbara
Peers takes us on an enjoyable journey across Scotland with a lightweight
rucksack and a hairdryer, showing you don’t have to be a hardy camping
type to enjoy 2 weeks in the wilderness. Really fun interview about an alternative
approach, with lots of good tips. |
6/12/05
30 mins
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| Russel Hayes TGO Challenge 06 Planning Tips |
13 meg |
Russell Hayes takes time out to chat to us about
his two and half TGO Challenge crossings and pass on tips and suggestions
about dealing with the weather, food and losing weight.
Good solid information and some suggestions as to routes and what terrain
can be like underfoot, should the weather not be in your favour. Food for
thought! |
2/12/05
29 mins
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| Lorraine McCall and her Munro round trip! |
13 meg |
| On the 16th of April 05, her 40th
birthday, Lorraine stepped out for a quiet walk. A very long walk. Set started
an epic continuous trip of the munros of Scotland which took in all 284
mountains over 3000 feet. A total distance of 1600 miles and ascents which
equalled climbing Everest 30 times! The crossings to the islands were done
via Sea Kayak and these too proved to be a challenge all on their own. An
epic achievement. |
28/10/05
30 mins
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| Shirley’s first solo TGO Challenge crossing of
Scotland 05 |
15 meg |
| Heading out from Shiel Bridge, Shirley (Peewiglet) takes
us with her on her route across Scotland via Glen Alfrick across Rannoch
Moor to Blair Atholl using Hamish Browns book as a guide before getting
to St Cyrus and her now famous baptism! |
26/10/05
33 mins
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| Steve Perry talks about his epic 7 month 2500 mile UK
trek! |
12 meg |
| Steve gives us the background behind his epic walk up
the UK from Lands End to John O’Groats, taking in all the 3000 foot
peaks on route. Nipping out of the office for a mere seven months, his details
his progress, the difference in his mental attitude and how the body changes
to cope with such a trek! |
26/10/05
25 mins
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| The whole Pennine Way in 19 days! |
15 meg |
| In 2004 Shirley (Peewiglet) took 3 weeks off work, a
60 litre rucksack and a pocket full of cash and headed out from Edale in
the Derbyshire Peak District for Kirk Yetholm just over the border in Scotland.
A charming enjoyable walk described with passion. |
26/10/05
33 mins
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| Roger Smith TGO Challenge organiser his tips and comments
about 2006 crossing |
8.7 meg |
| The TGO Challenge entry list is over subscribed once
again this year and we chat with Roger about the event, its popularity,
the type of people who enter and what first timers should consider before
they set off across Scotland. |
17/10/05
19 mins
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| Crossing Scotland on foot as a solo lady TGO Challenger
2005 |
9.6 meg |
| Here we chat to Maggie Hems about
the enjoyment of the crossing, getting her pack weight down to 15kg and
walking as a solo lady. Lots of hints and tips for any ladies considering
doing their first solo crossing. |
13/10/05
21 mins
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| First time TGO Challenger 2005 shares his experience |
8.3 meg |
| Richard Kermode was the youngest person to complete
the 2005 TGO Challenge walking across Scotland. Here he shares his experiences,
the accident which occured on the first day and how he continued. |
4/10/05
18 mins
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| Second time 'TGO Challenger' talks about the 2005 walk |
6.3 meg |
| We talk to Lee Wells about his second TGO Challenge
crossing in 2005, walking 200 miles from the west to east coast of Scotland.
We discuss his equipment, his thoughts and some of the characters he met
along the way. |
4/10/05
13 mins
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