The Hiking Podcast

49: Hiking Poles: Yes or No?

48: Q&A - Tips for Beginners, Peak Bagging vs Taking It Slow & Our ream Hike Recommendations

In this episode the guys delve into risk vs reward in adventure and ask if social media is making us all push a little too far?

46: Erecting a Cross on Scafell Pike, Wainwright The Influencer, Ashes, Etiquette & More

45: Conversations on Hikes, Farmer's Fighting Back, Fly Camping & More

In this episode the guys discuss all manner of things as they return from their 6 week absence - apologies in advance.

43: Will Mountain Rescue Judge Me? How To Know If A Hike Is Boggy & IG Hikers Settling Scores In The Ring + More! Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or safety advice. Hiking, mountaineering, a...

In this episode the guys discuss alpine divorce, a man who walked 450km to cool off after an argument and more. Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or safety advice. Hiking, mountaineering, and...

The guys discuss the new work on Wainwrights C2C path, the implications it might have for the future as well as discussing hidden gems, influencers and answering how they deal with false summits. Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not co...

The guys delve deeper into the great hiking boot debate. Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or safety advice. Hiking, mountaineering, and outdoor activities involve inherent risks. Conditions,...

39: Tom's USA Road Trip, Lake District Bouncers, Navigating Clag & More Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or safety advice. Hiking, mountaineering, and outdoor activities involve inhe...

In the episode the guys discuss the do's and don'ts of wild camping, share some of their own stories and have an eerie encounter in the studio. Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or sa...

The guys discuss their hydration strategies, mistakes and more. Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or safety advice. Hiking, mountaineering, and outdoor activities involve inherent risks. Cond...

The guys talk about zone 2 hiking, recovery, stretching , nutrition and much, much more. Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or safety advice. Hiking, mountaineering, and outdoor activities inv...

In these episode the guys discuss how to get your body mountain ready, Paul's recent injury, walking technique and more. Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or safety advice. Hiking, mounta...

The guys continue their discussion around mountain safety; covering why hiking is seen as easy, it's coolness, turning back and much more. Plus a listener question: what's better, the journey to the summit or the summit itself? Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and ent...

Is checking the weather more important than checking the route, or vice versa? Perhaps both are necessary? The guys debate this in part one of a mini-series aimed at preventing worst case scenarios in the mountains. And Paul laughs at Laurie's recent mishap. Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for...

The guy's discuss Tom's wedding, hiking in a recent storm - including tips on staying safe - and answer a listener question about whether hiking culture has changed. Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional,...

31: Is Hiking Hedonistic? Do Ridges Make You A Better Hiker? + Tom's Safety Briefing

In this episode the guys cover a variety of topics and answer listener questions: Who would cry first in bad weather? What's your weirdest mountain ecounter? What's the worst piece of hiking gear you've bought? Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment pu...

Inspired by recent discussions and events, the guys weigh in on how to find safe group hikes, getting blocked by unqualified organisers and raise questions about the mountain leader qualification. Plus: The Lakeland Buzzard delivers his second Interesting Fact of The Week. Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are in...

In this episode the guys answer two listener questions, discussing their own techniques when hiking long distances and whether or not social media has been a good/bad thing for hiking. Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute pr...

In this episode the guys discuss decision making in potentially dangerous situations and relive stories of pushing on and/or turning back in a variety of situations. The mountains will always be there. And, Tom drops an unusual fact. Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and enter...

The guys discuss the implications of introducing a visitor tax to the Lake District and, is Seathwaite the UK's answer to Zion National Park? Listener Q&A: What would you call a new Lake District peak? When will the new scrambling grading system be published? Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended...

In the episode the guys flow through a range of topics; beginning with conspiracies before moving onto keeping warm in winter, mountain rescue callouts and how preparation matters most. Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute p...