Mountain Malarkey Podcast

Join Andy and Dave as they take on a vast assortment of gadgets and gizmos for high-altitude trekking. From the great Garmin watches to powerful power banks and beyond, they delve into the essentials, the excessive, and the tried-and-true favourites that have proven successful for both themselves and EverTrekkers. Get ready for an adventure-packed discussion! 🤙

Are you the Steady Strider, Trekking Tornado, Fearless Footslogger, Relentless Rambler or a Mountaineering Maverick? Sounds like a Super Hero movie! 🦹 It takes all types to create something as crazy as a Guardians of the Galaxy Mixtape. You need Star-Lord's '70s classics, Rocket's rock anthems, and Groot's catchy dance beats to keep everyone grooving across the cosmos and the same goes for our te...

Bought your daypack and wondered if it's the right one for your trek to Kili?   Torn between getting a pair of Leather Meindl Bhutans or those trendy Scarpa boots for your Everest Base Camp trek?   What about that 90% discounted down jacket in Millets? Oooo decisions decisions ehh...   Well, today we'll be going through all of your trekking gear and equipment for your treks.   Everything from powe...

This week it's all about waterproof jackets, covering everything from Gore tex to Paramo! With the overwhelming number of jackets available, Andy and Dave will simplify the decision-making process, making it easier for you to choose the perfect jacket for your treks to Kili, Everest Base Camp, and beyond!

We are currently going through a systems migration and thus made us think about those 'Systems' we use on a trek at high altitudes.

Rosie and Dave are here to chat about getting ready for treks! From flights to fitness, they'll discuss what it takes to prepare for your next adventure with confidence!

On this weeks TTI, Dave and...Zach discuss their personal experiences when dealing with mental challenges on treks and how these challenges can build you up to be even stronger than before!

In adventure travel, it's important to remember that things can go wrong, be it large or small. From forgetting your socks to delayed flights, it can be a real nightmare when things don't go perfectly! 😢 So how do we deal with these tricky situations? Andy and Dave will be chatting about their past experiences and mishaps on treks, and how they dealt with them. 🤙

We love our circular routes here at EverTrek, so Andy and Dave thought it would be fitting to discuss some of these epic treks around the world as well as discussing a super new and exciting trek! 😲 (any guesses???)

We're here to shed some light on something that can often be overlooked...headtorches! These nifty devices of illumination are a must have for any trek, off and on the trail, especially when you need to get up one cold, dark night to go to the loo.

It's time for something completely different on the TTI! No Andy. No Dave. No compilation of past TTI's for you to gaze on. The Yetis are taking things into their own hands! Join the EverTrek team as they takeover and share their epic trekking adventures and upcoming trips!

It's time for this weeks boot-iful Tuesday Tune-In! In this one we'll be talking about...you guessed it...BOOTS! These feet hugging, ankle loving items play such an important role in the comfort, safety and enjoyment of your trek. So lace them up and let's talk all things boots!

  You'd batter get ready for this...it's the EBC Competition Winner Announcement (Not a pancake making competition) on the Tuesday Tune-In.   Exciting!!!   But first, we'll be discussing everything it takes to get to Everest Base Camp.   Planning, training, and preparation are key to making the trek a successful and enjoyable experience, so we'll be chatting about all the things that go into an aw...

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞-𝐈𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮!   This week we will be discussing all things underwear!   Don't worry the lads will be keeping their clothes on and going through everything from merino to bamboo.   The undercrackers are a vital part of your trekking arsenal on any trip so strap in and get ready for a pant-astic episode!   𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢...

𝑂𝑛𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑝, 𝑡𝑤𝑜 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑝𝑠...𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑝...𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒...𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑝...𝑡𝑤𝑜 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑝𝑠...𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑝...𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒!   Sound familiar ehh?   At high altitude, stopping and catching your breath happens ALOT!   The low oxygen environment means you'll not only need to breathe more which your body will do for you (Hopefully) but even more so when that path starts to get steeper and steeper.   As it's Tuesday Tune-In time, we wanted to disc...

𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐮𝐩, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐤𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝!   In this brrrrrrrilliant Tuesday Tune-In, Andy and Dave will be discussing some of their favourite winter trekking routes as well as discussing everything winter trekking related.   𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬: 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐤𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠   We've had questions...

Resolutions, can often be a broad, lofty goal that we expect ourselves to achieve overnight. But in reality, it's the challenges and obstacles that come with achieving that goal that make it well worth it.   So the first TTI of 2023 is...   Resolution vs Challenges   We've had questions recently like: How soon should I book my trip? As a first timer, what challenge is realistic for me? How can I p...

It's our TREE-mendous Christmas Special and last TTI of the year so it would be rude-olf of us not to get into a cracking mood and bring it to you at the end of the week with added Friday feeling!   Dave and I will be covering what an amazing (and sometimes challenging) year it's been, plus what you can look forward to in 2023   We'll also be sharing the results of our Yeti Yuletide Challenge (the...

We're joined this week by Kevin from Brecon Mountain Rescue to chat "mountains" of stuff, plus we'll be talking about our Yeti Yuletide Challenge - The Ice Dunk!   And it's just got that much colder out there...   Kevin will be chatting with us about how BMR are keeping walkers safe in the Brecon Beacons this winter, the challenges they have faced this year and what lies ahead for the team.   Ice,...

We're going to be sharing some of our hacks and training tips for that first high-altitude trek and how you can prep for the high-altitude experience. Everything a first-timer needs to know and a good reminder for the rest of us.   Plus, you'll get an update on how training is going for our gruelling ice water dunk in aid of Brecon Mountain Rescue.   Hacks for high-altitude   We've had questions r...

In case you've been living on top of a mountain (or under it) it's Black Friday this weekend and the perfect time to drop some hints about what you'd like in your stocking. Painted Yeti Dave and I will share our top five gifts every trekker should have. We've had questions recently on our Facebook group and by email like:   What can I gift the trekker in my life? What's the essential equipment I n...

We believe that anyone can take on a high altitude challenge but here's the thing - you wouldn't turn up to the London marathon without a day's training under your belt and still hope to finish. It's the same when you take on a high altitude adventure.   Everyone has the ability to smash one of our treks but there's a big difference between those that finish the trek with a smile on their face and...

While you've probably met our Yetis online or at an event, there's a team of people who are the backbone of adventure travel and make the treks a trip of a lifetime... our guides and porters.   These are the people who greet you at the airport, take you safely on the trek and cross the language and culture barriers while you're out in some of the most remote places on earth. They are the heroes of...

With the scare-fest of Halloween right around the corner, we thought it would be ghoulish not to cover some of the REAL dangers of high-altitude trekking and what to do when the unexpected happens.   Plus, we'll be making a BIG exciting announcement on the show today so make sure you tune in to find out.     The REAL dangers of high-altitude trekking   We've had questions recently on our Facebook...

LIVE at Cotswold Outdoor      We've finally left the Yeti Cave and are heading out to Cotswold Outdoors and chatting with one of their team for this special Tuesday-Tune-in.   We'll be looking at what kit you'll need for Kilimanjaro, Everest base camp and Machu Picchu   We've had questions on our Facebook group and by email like:   What equipment do I need to buy an Everest Base Camp trek? Which b...