Bob Cartwright

The Outdoors Station

Society EN ↓ 511 episodes

The World's longest running independent producer of broadcast quality podcasts for the adventurer, the long distance hiker, the backpacker, the camper, in fact anyone seeking an independent life in the outdoors as a self powered traveler. Since 2005 we've produced audio and video podcasts for the self powered outdoor enthusiast in the UK and World-Wide. For people who wants to find out more about getting into the outdoors lifestyle and enjoying the simple pleasures in life. Our range of material goes back to 2005 and dips into many aspects. We talk to others and discuss their trips and experie...

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No 255 - GR20 Review Part 2 16.04.2009 43:12

Shirley Worrall continues her interview in this the second part of her GR20 review podcast. Her trip was undertaken during the Summer of 2008, and she tells of great weather, fabulous views and a warm welcoming invitation from local fellow hikers. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

No 254 - GR20 Review Part 1 13.04.2009 39:42

Shirley Worrall has undertaken many long distance walks around the UK and the Pyrenees in recent years. In this initial podcast she discusses all the practical aspects involved in planning the trip in the summer of 2008, and describes how a trip like this unfolds. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

No 253 - Podzine - More Ideas 02.04.2009 30:58

In this show we hear about some of the affordable traveling options within the Czech Republic once you actually leave Prague, find out why Andy is so concerned about size, and slow down camping to a paddle with the Canoe Camping Club. Enjoy! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

No 252 - 2009 Destination Ideas 19.03.2009 34:38

With one eye on the financial situation and the other on wanting to have a break away from all this depression, we look to the Isle of Wight and Brittany for cheap break suggestions. Once we are there of course, we can mix in the hobby of photography, so award winning landscape photographer Steve Walton, gives us some tips. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linkt...

No 251 - The Travel Tap 12.03.2009 24:28

Last year we supported the Aquagear Water filter as being a brilliant new product of benefit to all outdoors users. The same filter has now been put inside The Travel Tap and we catch up with designer and importer Giles Butler for the full details. Jane Smith has just returned from the Gambia and the filter proved to be worth it's weight in gold! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our soc...

No 250 - Overseas TGOC preparation challenges 03.02.2009 34:08

It's no mean feet planning a walk across Scotland for the RAB TGO Challenge. But how difficult it is to plan a route when you're based two or three thousand miles away on the other side of the world? Andy Howell talks to US backpacker Rob Hausam about crossing Scotland and about a planned Packrafting, hiking, adventure in Alaska. Is Andy tempted to a life on the fast watery wave? Please join our n...

No 249 - Hot Chestnuts!! 15.12.2008 28:44

Join me for my end of year frosty wander into the hills, when I stop for a while and roast some chestnuts on my Honey Stove. Looking for inexpensive ideas for next years break? Then imagine kayaking down the Nile, paddling your own wood Canadian canoe or having a custom made adventure with Jed Yarnold! Its all in this one!! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linkt...

No 248 - The Wilderness Gathering 2008 02.12.2008 38:34

A bit late, but still inspiring, here's a few interviews from this year's Wilderness Gathering. A real 'back to nature' event full of knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas. We learn more about the art of manufacturing Saxon jewelery, how to tell a story, hear about life on Islay and talk to the authors of some new books to encourage youngsters to 'get out more'! Please join our newsletter and follow us...

No 247 - OMM Part 2 - The Media Storm in a Teacup! 03.11.2008 1:15:32

Extended Podcast. Where did it all go so wrong? We look at the facts behind the media storm from the weekend and talk to competitor Jeremy Webb maker of the video used by the BBC, Mark Weir at Honister Slate Mine, competitor Lucy Harris who spent the afternoon at the mine, Mark Hodgson of Keswick Mountain Rescue and finally Mike Parsons organiser of the OMM. Its a long one but make your own conclu...

No 246 - OMM Part 1 - Through The Eye Of The Storm 31.10.2008 1:00:06

Extended podcast. This is part one of two podcasts which follow the recent OMM event in Cumbria. In this section we record the event itself, sharing our experience and those of others, as we all battle against the weather conditions. Rain finally stopped play and general flooding stopped the fun, so we record our thoughts and review the gear used, to see if it performed as it should. (Part two loo...

No 245 - Pre OMM Gear Check 24.10.2008 32:58

The final preparations and gear check before Rose and I set off north to Cumbria for the OMM Mountain Marathon. The forecast isn't good, with 2 inches of rain and 60 mph winds on the first day of the event. Should make for an interesting podcast and gear test review!! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

No 244 - First of Autumn Series 08 19.10.2008 32:06

We're back and you can hear us panting and running along the hills training for the forthcoming OMM. Andy Howell meets Mary and Philip Lenerhan, hotel owners and mountain walkers in the Pyrenees, plus Nick Mayell a tracker from Shadowhawk Tracking, tells us why he's in demand in the UK. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

No 243 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 6 06.08.2008 30:02

In this the final podcast from the trade show series we speak with Andy Burgess the VP of design at Golite to understand more what goes into the design principles and philosophy behind their successful range. Plus Rose asks Coup what he takes with him in his bag, which he has had to pay for? Interesting! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_st...

No 242 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 5 05.08.2008 32:37

In our never ending search for new products and information we talk about the work which goes into the small useful things with Sea to Summit head honcho, we chat about safety and theft with Packsafe, catch up with Brian Vargo for the US perspective and meet a very weary John Manning and Chris Townsend for their impression of the event. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials >...

No 241 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 4 04.08.2008 31:59

How do you pitch a Lazer? Are Terra Nova really selling Tarps? A new super light super thin walking pole from Mountain King? A whole new range of female footwear from Inov-08? A whole new range of useful anti-bug lotions from Nikwax? Answers to all these questions can be found in this podcast. Enjoy! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_statio...

No 240 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 3 28.07.2008 33:17

In this the third podcast from the series, Roman really enjoys himself as he discusses new technical developments relating to the outdoor experience. Hear all about personal locater beacons, solar recharging panels, a new way to boil water and 2009 updates for the excellent Sat Map system. Gear freaks will love it!! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the...

No 239 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 2 25.07.2008 30:12

Our second report from the European Outdoor trade Fair in Germany in July 2008 and this time we concentrate on clothing. We hear about an exciting new Event jacket from Rab, new fabrics used by Icebreaker, a really interesting explanation and demo from Primaloft and Silk Boxers for men, all make for a great podcast! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the...

No 238 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 1 23.07.2008 31:12

Our first report from the huge outdoor trade fair at Friedrichshafen in July 2008 where we look at exciting new developments in rucksacks from Lightwave, Inov-8 and Osprey. Join us to find out more and stay tuned to The Outdoors Station for more podcasts from this event. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

No 237 - LEJOG - Gayle and Mick 2008 17.07.2008 56:42

Just a few days after they finished their 84 day epic walk from Lands End to John O'Groats 2008, Gayle and Mick talk to me about highs and lows of walking through Great Britain. The countryside, the people, the weather and of the gear. Stepping out of normal 'life' how are they feeling now? Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

No 236 - The Cape Wrath Trail - Pt 5 17.07.2008 27:38

And so we drag ourselves away from the most perfect wild camping spot in the UK and make the final push from Sandwood Bay to Cape Wrath. The weather is fantastic, sunny and fresh and one would expect the going to be easy underfoot. However the last few miles were the toughest of the whole trip. And then, suddenly that's it. It's all over ... now just got to catch the ferry to Durness in time... Pl...

No 235 - The Cape Wrath Trail - Pt 4 14.07.2008 39:27

We finally arrive at Sandwood Bay and try to share our surroundings with listeners as best we can. In the most perfect wild camp spot surrounded by Skylarks we eat a gourmet meal, with freshly baked Bannock Bread cooked on the Bush Buddy washed down with a nice chilled white wine. In the morning, it is kit review time before setting off for the Cape! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our...

No 234 - The Cape Wrath Trail - Pt 3 10.07.2008 38:22

On the way to Kylesku we meet other walkers on the hill and hear what the area means to them. Then we pitch under a huge road bridge, but with an excellent view while I enjoy the first Bush Buddy meal of the trip. The following day I have a slight disaster of the footwear kind and due to our preset time scales, have to really push on towards Kinlochbervie. Exhausting! Please join our newsletter an...

No 233 - The Cape Wrath Trail - Pt 2 06.07.2008 32:25

After a bracing wash in the River Oykel we follow the river to Inchnadamph Bunk House. The following day we are once again stunned by the beauty of the area as we climb towards Glas Bheinn, through the gully and have to reflect on the unbelievable view. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

No 232 - The Cape Wrath Trail - Pt 1 01.07.2008 35:56

Join Lee Wells and myself as we start our 100 mile walk from Ullapool to Cape Wrath, in early May 08. This starts our journey off and we talk route, landscape, history, weather and of course .. gear! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

No 231 - The Podzine - Paramo Range 2008 13.06.2008 24:40

Following a successful early May trip to Cape Wrath using a Paramo Velez Smock, I thought I would take a closer look at the range. Matt Semark from Paramo takes me through the current popular items in the range and explains some of the keys features. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station