Mountain Malarkey Podcast

Zach makes a terrible mistake on Toubkal and Rosie is feeling low on Machu Picchu...let's look at some important lessons learnt on the trail!

Resolutions can be tricky, a massive goal that we want to achieve straight away. So in our first LIVE of the year we want to talk about setting yourself a challenge this year, not a resolution!🥳

The guys go full-on 'Santa Claus' as they give the gift of knowledge and discuss their top 5 trekking stocking fillers. So put down those mince pies, get those stockings at the ready! BUT HOLD ON! Yeti Hapus Rosie, will be getting those final steps in for our 'Yeti Yuletide Challenge' raising money for the incredible Brecon Mountain Rescue LIVE from the Gym! 💪

After the amazing Tori James LIVE last week where we discussed her summit of Mt Everest, we felt inspired and motivated to talk about and focus on the training side of high-altitude adventures. But wait!🤚 We're not just talking about mountains here - we're also exploring 5 lung-busting ways to get breathless in the gym and 5 ways to recreate that same magic at home.

For this special LIVE, we are joined by the amazing Tori James! The first Welsh female to summit Everest! So join us as we chat about her journeys, motivations and much much more!

This week Andy and Dave are going to discuss those tough moments. You know the ones, that time you hit the proverbial brick wall, that time your mind tells you enough is enough. The guys will unleash their toolbox of motivation to discuss ways to get over these 'stop doing it thoughts' as well as when to listen or not to listen to them. Don't forget! Join our special LIVE with the first welsh woma...

So you've slogged your way through summit night and topped out on Kilimanjaro. You've gone 'There and back again' and achieved Everest Base Camp...but what's next?! 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.🤔 That's what we want to delve into with you all today. Where to go from here! And the yetis are curious, 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼? We also want your thoughts!🧠 Check out our Mt Toubkal adventures below! https://ev...

In this ep Dave and Jody will discuss Jody's recent trip to Kilimanjaro.   Jody will be sharing her golden nuggets on what it takes for a first timer at altitude to reach the roof of Africa.   We are going to be discussing all things Kili and learning some of the tricks and treats that got Jody to the top.....sorry its halloween so I had to get a pun in.   So make sure you Tune in and learn all ab...

After a week off, Yetis Andy and Dave are back for another Tuesday Tune-In and this weeks live is going to be 'Summit' special!    Not only are there some announcements, is this a new trip? Could Dave be getting another Tattoo? Has Everest got taller?   You best tune in to find out ehh!   One thing we will be talking about will be 'The summits' and as we are edging towards that time of year when p...

You know we LOVE boots right? Well guess what...Andy and Dave want to chat about...YOU GUESSED IT! BOOTS! "B2, or not B2, that is the question" We've had lots of great questions focused on what boots to buy for our more technical 6000m peak trips such as Island Peak, Mera Peak, Aconcagua and more. So we want to unpack those shoe boxes and chat through the latest intel and what you'll need for thes...

Dave and Rosie are here to chat about terrific tents and tea houses on our high altitude treks. You may be wondering what the different accommodation is like on treks like EBC, Kilimanjaro and Mt Toubkal️…well the yetis will spill the beans! So pitch your tent, get in a cosy sleeping bag and let's talk accommodation! You can vote for EverTrek in the British Travel Awards 2023 here - https://bit.ly...

Andy and Dave are back for another Tuesday Tune-In and this week the guys talk about the future of trekking in Morocco, our 2 treks in this beautiful region and how we can support the communities after this devastating earthquake.  Donate to support here  https://gofund.me/763346a8 You can vote for EverTrek in the British Travel Awards 2023 here - https://bit.ly/voteforevertrek2023 We really appre...

How many layers do you think it takes to stay warm in the cold weather? What about if it's hot like on the trek to Toubkal during summer? Which layer is most important, and what material should these layers be made out of? Andy and Dave will delve into all of this for you as well as any other questions. You can vote for EverTrek in the British Travel Awards 2023 here - https://bit.ly/voteforevertr...

Something that comes up quite regularly from the emails and messages we get are questions like 'How dangerous is trekking to Everest base camp?' or 'Is it safe to trek there at the moment?'. Whilst sipping our morning coffee, Andy and Dave were discussing something very similar about things we've seen in the news lately as well as on some large expeditions they've been following. Just as the caffe...

This week on the Tuesday Tune-In we'll be announcing the winner of our Inca-redible Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail Competition🥇 Wahoo! Yep, you read that right! It's almost time! Not only this, but we may also be announcing some exciting new adventures! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!? 😲 You can vote for EverTrek in the British Travel Awards 2023 here - https://bit.ly/voteforevertrek2023 We really apprecia...

There are lots of factors to consider when looking at trekking boots, laces, breathability, terrain and lots more...but Andy and Dave have whittled them down to 5 bits for boots. You can vote for EverTrek in the British Travel Awards 2023 here - https://bit.ly/voteforevertrek2023 We really appreciate the support!

In this episode Andy and Dave are chatting all about 'Trek Difficulty'. We often get questions like: What does 'Moderate' difficulty mean?🤷‍♀️ Is Everest Base Camp harder than Annapurna Base Camp?💪 How difficult is the trek to Machu Picchu?🦙 So Listen as they go deep into the different levels of difficulty in the adventure world and which ones are right for you now and which ones you want to ai...

With trekking you have your essential gear you take with you - boots, down jacket, waterproofs etc. But things can sometimes be forgotten and get left out! 😲 So Andy and Dave want to chat about the 10 things you probably don't think you need...but you DO! So make a little more room and squeeze these into your bag! 🎒 You can vote for EverTrek in the British Travel Awards 2023 here - https://bit.l...

Dave and Jody take on all of your trekking questions as well as chat about their own journeys back from Injury. The good, the bad and the ugly!   So 'don't stop believing' and come and join them!   You can vote for EverTrek in the British Travel Awards 2023 here - https://bit.ly/voteforevertrek2023 We really appreciate the support!    

In high altitude trekking, we can come across loads of obstacles - Heat, UV, sun screen conundrums, sunglasses, and so on.   So today, Andy and Dave will be melting it all down for you with our advice and opinions! But wait..we also have some very very very exciting announcements (we've had a few recently....but there's still more!)   So stay tuned for more details on an awesome new giveaway AND a...

This week we have a very special guest, Craig from amazing CLIF Bar! Andy and Dave will be chatting with Craig all about CLIF and how these tasty bars can help fuel your next adventure and help take your training and trip prep to the next level! We also have the winners announcement of the exciting CLIF giveaway! 🥇

Today we'll be talking all things fear! Fear of heights, fear of altitude, fear of animals you might find along the trek and more! 👀 Let's conquer our fears together! 🤙

We welcome Robert Still, the winner of the Kilimanjaro competition! We'll be chatting about his winning experience, what he's looking forward to and much more!

Get ready for something AWESOME! We'll be talking all things Kilimanjaro and unveiling the winner of our mind-blowing competition! 🏔️

Are you feeling overwhelmed with trip preparation?   There's a long long list of things to consider before embarking on an adventure, from insurance to physical training, it can be an absolute brain explosion.   Well join Dave and Running Yeti Jody, are here to prep you like you've never been prepped before...