The 2007 TGO Challenge Part 14 (Now on The Outdoors
Station feed) |
22 meg |
| 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 completing the trip. A night of good humour, companionship and for making
plans for next time. During this particular evening I talk with Craig Macpherson
from Texas, Rolk Kerikoff from Holland, Peter Varley, Jennet Tenant, Christine
Roach and Ann Ling and of course conclude with final words from organizer
Roger Smith. |
24/8/07
46 mins
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| The 2007 TGO Challenge Part 13 (Now on The Outdoors
Station feed) |
16 meg |
| 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 the
traditional paddle in the sea. Andy and Kate also complete their route to
Montrose and relax on the campsite before enjoying the Wednesday night celebratory
meal at the Park Hotel. |
22/8/07
34 mins
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| The 2007 TGO Challenge Part 12 (Now on The Outdoors
Station feed) |
19 meg |
| 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
each item in turn and discuss what I did and didn't use and which items
I could do without for next time, passing on any tips where I can. |
20/8/07
39 mins
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| The 2007 TGO Challenge Part 11 (Now on The Outdoors
Station feed) |
23 meg |
| 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
interesting chat with Rob Howsman who is hiking in sandles, while I catch
up with Doug Scott, Beppe Valfre and Simone Pinzolo. The following day we
head to The Retreat for a full breakfast before once again parting company
and heading different ways to the coast. |
15/8/07
48 mins
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| The 2007 TGO Challenge Part 10 (Now on The Outdoors
Station feed) |
20 meg |
| 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 lightweight
gear on the Challenge. Loch Callater has to be one of the most charming
glens you could ever wish to walk along. |
14/8/07
42 mins
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| The 2007 TGO Challenge Part 9 (Now on The Outdoors
Station feed) |
14 meg |
| 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 somehow
managed to combine the traverse of Scotland with a Lands End to John O'Groats
walk for charity. A total of over 1600 miles. Of course, once he had finished
the Challenge he then had to walk back to the West coast to reach his goal.
This full length interview covers all aspects of his trip, the mental, the
physical, the environment and of course, the gear! |
10/8/07
34 mins
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| The 2007 TGO Challenge Part 8 (Now on The Outdoors
Station feed) |
18 meg |
| 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
head for the Fife Arms, and meet up with other challengers Peter Shepherd,
Colin Ibbotson and David Albon. |
10/8/07
38 mins
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| The 2007 TGO Challenge Part 7 (Now on The Outdoors
Station feed) |
20 meg |
| 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 shops. The following day I have to say farewell to a tearful Rose and
continue on my own in the hope of meeting Lee Wells and Tony Bone. Eventually
we make it to Derry Lodge and look for sheltered spot away from the brewing
storm. |
9/8/07
42 mins
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| The 2007 TGO Challenge Part 6 (Now on The Outdoors
Station feed) |
15 meg |
| 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
and share a few miles with them and end the day at a lovely riverside camping
spot where do a bit of a gear review. |
8/8/07
32 mins
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| The 2007 TGO Challenge Part 5 (Now on The Outdoors
Station feed) |
20 meg |
| 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 chat to locals Drumnadrochit B&B owner Laurence Selleck and the Loch
Ness Ferryman Gordon Menzies. |
3/8/07
40 mins
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| The 2007 TGO Challenge Part 4 (Now on The Outdoors
Station feed) |
17 meg |
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 and
Susanne Monka. |
1/8/07
36 mins
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| The 2007 TGO Challenge Part 3 (Now on The Outdoors
Station feed) |
21 meg |
| 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, Alan Hardy and
Darren Christie regarding his timely rescue |
21/7/07
44 mins
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| The 2007 TGO Challenge Part 2 (Now on The Outdoors
Station feed) |
21 meg |
| 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
the first of many battles with the infamous Scottish 'Midge' on their second
day. |
19/7/07
42 mins
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| The 2007 TGO Challenge Part 1 (Now on The Outdoors
Station feed) |
15 meg |
| The tale of two podcasters Andy Howell and Bob
Cartwright, walking across Scotland on the 2007 TGO Challenge begins with
interviews with other challengers Micheal Osborne, Mick Guest, James Greig
and Dorothy Pearson owner of the Plockton Hotel. |
12/7/07
30 mins
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| Route Planning for the TGO Challenge with Chris
Townsend |
23 meg |
| Planning a route across Scotland for the TGO
Challenge or any similar walk, can be difficult if you are not famliar with
the area, and don't want to miss out on key beautiful glens and cracking
mountains. Chris shares his thoughts on places worth considering to include
in your route, gear preparation and the diversity of the weather. |
1/12/06
48 mins
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| Route Planning for the TGO Challenge with Chris
Townsend |
23 meg |
| Planning a route across Scotland for the TGO
Challenge or any similar walk, can be difficult if you are not famliar with
the area, and don't want to miss out on key beautiful glens and cracking
mountains. Chris shares his thoughts on places worth considering to include
in your route, gear preparation and the diversity of the weather. |
1/12/06
48 mins
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| One man's podcast across Scotland - The TGO Challenge
2006 - Part ten |
16 meg |
| Last interview of the evening is with Louise
Kiernan from the US, Markus Petter from Austria and event organiser Roger
Smith. The is the end of the 10 part series. Hope you've enjoyed it! |
24/6/06
34 mins
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| One man's podcast across Scotland - The TGO Challenge
2006 - Part nine |
13 meg |
| Still at the Thursday night celebrations I chat to first
timers Andy Howell from the UK, Gretchin La Bowrit from the US and Hein
Hogenhuis from Holland for their impression of the event. |
24/6/06
28 mins
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| One man's podcast across Scotland
- The TGO Challenge 2006 - Part eight |
16 meg |
| We finally make it to Dunnottar Castle before camping
at Stonehaven and enjoying some early morning sunshine! On Thursday we reach
control in Montrose and then prepare ourselves for the big social event,
where I chat in the bar to Alison Ashton, Sue Oxley and Steve Smith. |
23/6/06
34 mins
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| One man's podcast across Scotland - The TGO Challenge
2006 - Part seven |
17 meg |
| We leave Tarfside and get to Charr Bothy on
an easy day where we chat to Hugh Brown. We then continue on to camp at
the end of Glen Dye and after pitching tent early we decide to do a gear
review. The following day as we make our way into the Fetteresso Forest
Steve Perry shares his thoughts on the Challenge as an event. |
23/6/06
35 mins
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| One man's podcast across Scotland
- The TGO Challenge 2006 - Part six |
15 meg |
| An exciting day walking via
Lochcallater Lodge where we stop for a brew and a chat to Bill Duncan and
Stan Tennant, before moving on to camp in another storm at Dubh Loch. The
following day Shirley tells us how to get a free gourmet meal, as we make
our way down to Tarfside. |
22/6/06
32 mins
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| One man's podcast across Scotland - The TGO Challenge
2006 - Part five |
19 meg |
| In part five we leave Kingussie and take the long way round
to the Lairig Ghru before getting stuck by the Pools of Dee. On Saturday
we make it to Braemar and the Fife Arms. On route we chat to Barbara Peers,
Susan McGarvey, Caburn Chamberlain and Terry Leyland. |
20/6/06
40 mins
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| One man's podcast across Scotland - The TGO Challenge
2006 - Part four |
18 meg |
| Part four takes us up the Corryairack Pass to
Garva Bridge, then over the Monaghliaths almost to Kingussie the following
day. Interviews with Peewiglet and Sefan Leyland as we walk up the pass. |
20/6/06
37 mins
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| One man's podcast across Scotland - The TGO Challenge
2006 - Part three |
15 meg |
| In part three we leave Kinbreak bothy for a day full of adventure,
before finishing at the Tomdoun Hotel. The following day we make it to Fort
Augustus for a slap up meal and chat with Trevor Fellows and John Round
who were walking the Great Glen Way. |
16/6/06
32 mins
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| One man's podcast across Scotland
- The TGO Challenge 2006 - Part two |
14 meg |
| Part two of a ten part series of this 200 miles walk
through some of the most beautiful landscape in the UK. In this episode
we arrive at Kinbreak bothy and chat to Steve Perry, Lorraine McCall, Peewiglet,
Tony Hardman, and Graham and Gavin Thompson about their trip so far. |
15/6/06
29 mins
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| One man's podcast across Scotland
- The TGO Challenge 2006 - Part one |
15 meg |
| Part one of a ten part series
which covers the 200 mile walk in May from the West Coast to East Coast
of Scotland as part of the 2006 TGO Challenge. This episode includes arriving
by train at Lochailort, walking on Friday past Loch Beoraid to waking in
camp, Saturday morning. |
15/6/06
32 mins
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| TGO Challenge 2006 - Latest update
from Roger Smith |
12 meg |
| It is only a few days to the start of the TGO Challenge
and so we catch up with organiser Roger Smith for the latest update on the
weather, the recent snow fall, the campsite restrictions, SYHA and bothy
accomodation and other useful information. See you up there! |
25/4/06
24 mins
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| TGO Challenge 2005 - 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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| TGO Challenge 2005 - Russel Hayes
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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| TGO Challenge 2005 - Shirley’s
first solo crossing |
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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| 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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| TGO Challenge 2005 - Crossing
Scotland on foot as a solo lady |
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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| TGO Challenge 2005 - First time
Challenger 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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| TGO Challenge 2005 - Second timer
talks about his 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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