The Hiking Podcast

In this episode the guys discuss whether or not the growth in group hikes has had an impact on solo hiking as well as debating the pro's and cons of each. Includes practical advice for those looking to both join a group hike and hike solo. Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information...

The guys welcome Tamsin and her son Oscar (who'd finished the Wainwrights by the age of 8) and talk about all things hiking with kids; navigation, motivation, wind, distance, leading by example, normalising women outside 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 informati...

The guys discuss Everest and it's changing dynamic, who climbed it first and why it's not necessarily the tallest mountain on earth. Listener Q&A: How should I train if I have an imbalance in my legs? What do you all think of the Munros? Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general infor...

20: Freya Hodson Part 2 - Hiking Influencers, Bad Publicity, Women's Hiking Fashion + 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 activiti...

The guys debate what actually is the best footwear for the mountains and different conditions and Laurie talks about his interpretation of danger vs discomfort. Listener Q&A - How do you know items on Vinted aren't fake? The Lakeland Buzzard delivers his first fact. Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are inten...

The guys discuss the potential ramifications of a hikers recent conviction and speculate on the future. Listener Q&A: How can I protect my achilles from high volume hiking? Who would survive the longest on a desert island? Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainmen...

18: With Dan G (Part 2) - Does Working in the Mountains Spoil The Enjoyment? Our First Community Hike & Giveaway + 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, m...

17: Dan Gawthorpe - Hiking vs Climbing, The Perfect Tinder Match, The Cuillin Ridge + 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 i...

16: Freya Hodson Part 1 - Hiking With a Cat, Women's Safety, Instagram Trolls, + 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 in...

15: Alex Staniforth on Overcoming Anything, Resilience + 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. Condit...

Paul discusses his recent resilience building hike courtesy of a tip from The Hiking Coach and the guys discuss a recent hiker-hiker rescue on Striding Edge while debating when and how to help those who may or may not be in need in the mountains. Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general informat...

13: Buying a Mountain, T-shirt Giveaway, Paul's World Cup Win, Keswick Mountain Festival + 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 act...

12: Mountain Rescue Betrayed, Should You Hike When There's a Weather Warning? What's The Solution To Path Erosion? + 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, m...

11: Alex Honnold's Latest Stunt, Surviving on Only Guinness, Our New Studio + 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 invol...

10: Why The Grading System Sucks, Hiking as You Get Older, Steroids for Everyone + 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 invo...

9: Is It Possible To Overpack? Our Dream Adventures, Saying Hello In The Mountains + 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 i...

8: No Such Thing as a Stupid Question, Aggressive Dogs & Grading Scrambles 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 inher...

Why The StairMaster Sucks, Top Training Tips for Beginners, Cold Water Exposure, Tom's legs, Paul's OCD & 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, mountai...

Should You Be Hiking If You're Scared of Heights? How To Find A Good Mountain Leader, Paul's Journey & 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, mountaineer...

00:15 Meeting new people 06:30 Wainwrights ashes 10:30 Hidden gems and hypocrites 14:30 Stone circles and the Peak District Viking 17:00 Right to roam 21:20 Tourist tax and honeypots 26:30 Erosion 34:30 Hardknott pass in the ice 36:00 Night navigation and old school mountain leaders 40:30 Hiking is cool now 45:30 Trekking with Tom & The Geordie Hikers Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions...

01:15 Rain for days 02:15 Paul's love of Coldplay 03:20 Getting Oasis tickets 08:20 Which Oasis brother are we getting on the podcast? 09:30 Unfollowing Rat 12: 40 April Fool's 16:00 Losing a filling on Catbells, glass eye's and hand attachments 21:00 Bee stings on windy days 22:30 Giving it big en's when you ain't got sh*t 29:45 You can't wave your life away 32:15 Listener...

Everybody Poops; The guys relive some of their most embarrassing mountain moments. Listener Q&A; How can I judge how much water I should take on a hike, and how do I plan refill points? Listener Q&A; I'm great uphill but terrible on descents, my quads just give up. What should I focus on in training to fix this? Episode Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in this episode are ba...

Listener Q&A; I've been caught in fog before and panicked, how do you navigate safely in low visibility? Our Top 5 Hiking Gear Essentials (What We Actually Use) 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, lega...

The guys introduce themselves and the show. 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, terrain, fit...