The Outdoors Station

Day four and we are all on our way now, settling into the trip and doing battle with the ticks. Includes interviews with other challengers Maurice Gray, Ant Cathcart, Peter Goodwin, Jonathon Smith and Susanne Monka. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Day three of the challenge and the cold wind starts to bite! Shoulders ache and feet start to get sore. Includes interviews with Gill Blair the warden at the remotest YH in the UK and Darren Christie and his timely rescue. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

The last in our series from the huge outdoor trade fair in Germany. This time we have interview with Square Peg (Care Plus), Blue Desert, Body Glide, Eberhard Gooble, Totseat and Sprayway. A packed show full of atmosphere! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Yet more from the big trade fair in Germany. This time we have interviews with Steripen, Coup at Golite about the new tents and footwear and Lighthiker Roman Ackl, for his impressions of the show. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Just back from the huge trade fair in Germany. This podzine includes interviews with Silk Body, Klattermusen, Vargo Outdoors and Sat Map regarding the forthcoming 2008 products! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Bob and Andy once again venture out into the wilds of Wales, for a coastal tarp and bivvy adventure. Sleeping under the stars, living off the land and catching fresh fish is the aim. On route someone steals their perfect camping spot. How will they cope and who is this person anyway? Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Part two from 'The Tale of Two Podcasters' where 2 couples are walking across Scotland as part of the Rab TGO Challenge. Andy and Kate enjoy a good first day and night, whereas Bob and Rose begin the first of many battles with the infamous Scottish 'Midge' on their second day. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

The podcast everyone has been waiting for! Andy Howell chats to Colin Ibbotson the lightest man on the recent 2 week TGO Challenge at 3.7kg, and Roman Ackl (Lighthiker from Germany) about the practicalities and safety issues of hiking lightweight in Northern Europe. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

We may have been moaning about our weather pattern at the moment, but spare a thought for the people in Antarctica, who a half way through their period of 105 days without daylight. A privilege to speak with Peter Milner - Winter Base Commander at the Halley Base, about living and surviving at the end of the world! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_...

The tale of two podcasters Andy Howell and Bob Cartwright, walking across Scotland on the 2007 TGO Challenge begins with interviews with other challengers Micheal Osborne, Mick Guest, James Greig and Dorothy Pearson owner of the Plockton Hotel. In this episode, we arrive at our respective start points and prepare ourselves for the forthcoming trip. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our s...

Steve Perry is once again off on a challenge in aid of charity. 10 of Britain's highest peaks in 10 days, with very little sleep in between. We talk with him about his planning, training and equipment for such a challenge and how he prepares himself for the daunting task ahead. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Andy Howell takes us through a special review edition on The Book Club. He looks at three new walking guides for the UK. The English Coast to Coast, a revised guide to The Cotswold Way and A Guide to Walks in the North West Highlands. If you are thinking of staying here this year and stretching your legs, sit back and enjoy. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://link...

Simon Willis once again spends time with Duncan Winning to discuss specific boats in his amazing collection and gives us a hint about a forthcoming BBC Radio programme he's making next month. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Simon Willis interviews legend Duncan Winning (OBE for kayaking!) about his involvement with the history of kayaking. A fascinating and enjoyable listen and a real sense of passion. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

This is a 'must listen to' podcast interview with Bill Speirs of Clyde Coastguard. It contains a wealth of information about radio procedure and how to work with the coastguard when in a Sea Kayak. Vital listening material. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Following a lot of requests, Andy Howell talks to Chris Townsend about his 1990 walk through Canada and Alaska and his subsequent book “Walking the Yukon: A solo trek through the land of beyond”. “Walking the Yukon” is published by Ragged Mountain Press and, although reasonably rare, both new and second hand copies can be found on Amazon. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials &gt...

At this year’s Outdoors Show Andy Howell took the opportunity of talking to Paddy Dillon about his life as a walker and guide book writer. Paddy talks about how he developed his passion for long distance walking, gives us an insight into how he prepares his guides and provides a lot of handy tips for anyone thinking about a career as an outdoor writer. Please join our newsletter and follow us on o...

We nip out for a quick shake-down trip at the weekend a few days prior to the Rab TGO Challenge. We discuss gear (as always) cooking systems and remind ourselves of the routines which makes setting up camp easy. We also hear from Roger Smith for his last minute comments. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Wayne Edy of Inov-8 purveyors of fine outdoor footwear, takes us through the new range of rucksacks which are about to hit the streets in the UK. As you would expect with Inov-8, they introduce a new way of thinking in the design which once again, all seems so simple. Get your cards ready, you'll want one! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_...

We've recently taken delivery of the White Box Stoves from the US, made from recycled material, which are real performers when it comes to cooking with meths. Also we touch on some of the goodies we'll be taking to the Backpackers Club Show and AGM at Bellingham in a couple of weeks. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

The recent Outdoors Show at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre gave us an ideal opportunity to catch up with old friends who we normally speak with over scratchy telephone lines. In this Podzine, Andy Howell talks to Ronald Turnbull about his new book “Three Peaks and Ten Tors”. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

The fourth Podzine from the Outdoors Show 2007. Rab’s new range for 2007; reactions to the show from our free ticket winner, Colin; Agrofarm – natural protection against midgies and mosquitos; catching-up with Kev Reynolds. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

The third Podzine from the Outdoors Show 2007. Outdoor careers – Mountain Leader Training Board; Pete Ellis – walking holiday leader; news from Nikwax; Doune – wildereness and luxury in the Knoydart. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

The second Podzine from the Outdoors Show 2007. Sue Harvey on 30 years of Harvey’s Maps; X Socks; new products from Shewee; Clearwater Paddling – your first Kayak adventure; Velomania – art meets the outdoors. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

The first in a series of podcasts from the Outdoors Show 2007. This podcast includes: Minister of Sport, Richard Caborn MP, talking about doing more to promote the outdoors world; Paramo and their new range for 2007; Rudolph Abraham on hiking and trekking in Croatia and Montenegro. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station