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John Manning talk to Martyn Hurn the pack guru at Lowe Alpine who believes we are missing the bigger picture in our headlong rush to go lightweight. According to Martyn one of the Holy Grails of pack manufacture is a lightweight fabric that balances weight and longevity. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

John Manning talks to Pete Collins and Craig Palmer who climb Helvellyn daily to access weather conditions for climbers and hill walkers. It's a tough job but someone has to do it. Hear their thoughts on the lightweight revolution. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Judy Armstrong is almost ready to head out on the first 3300 mile continuous hike around the European Alps in aid of Cancer Research. Andy Howell and I catch up with her as she makes her final preparations before the off, and we see just how lightweight she is intending to make the trip. We also check out her celebrity status in Europe as news of her trailblazing endeavors starts to filter through...

Simon Willis seeks the answer to the question all outdoors people at sometimes wonder, could I get sponsorship for doing this? He speaks with Bob Campbell of Prana and P&H Kayaks and finds out specifically, what your presentation needs to include and hears some of the mistakes people make when chasing that illusive pot of gold! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https...

Simon Willis speaks with Tom Smith who runs Sea Kayak Shetland as he seeks to find the answer to the ultimate question. Just where are the best paddling routes are on the Shetlands and the Orkneys. In Shetland you can never be more than 3 miles from the sea, so you have to enjoy the taste of the best Shetland fresh air all year round. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > ht...

Simon Willis gets even deeper into sea kayaking when he speaks with Doug Cooper, the head of paddle sport at Glenmore Lodge, about paddling in Greenland. The home of the Inuits the original kayakers, he shares his passion for the scenery, the exploration, the mixture of the ocean seas and fiord seas, and tells of his journeys past icebergs the size of multistory buildings. Sound interesting? Na .....

The Last time Andy spoke to Paddy Dillon he talked about hiking and backpacking in Ireland. But as the colder weather comes to the UK Paddy heads south, to hike the mountains, islands and coastlines of the Mediterranean, an area about which he has written a number of best selling guide books. Perhaps, the most popular of these is Paddy's guide to the legendary GR20 route that crosses the rugged, m...

Comic Relief Exclusive! Steve Perry and his three team mates have just returned from their epic attempt to climb the 3 highest peaks in Africa in aid of Comic Relief 2007. Hear the full story of how Steve, Andy, Lorraine and Dan worked together for the first time in incredible surroundings as a team to achieve their goal. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr....

The first in the new series of podcasts sponsored by backpackinglight.co.uk and coming under The Outdoors Station website. Bob takes Andy for a walk on the wild side and makes him wait for his lunch, whilst playing with fire! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

We speak with Hugo Youngman the UK distributor of Gregory Mountain Products who explains the 2007 improvements and changes to the popular Z-pack range, including the introduction of the womens Jade pack. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

The consumer Ordnance Survey Outdoor Show is once again upon us at the NEC near Birmingham, March 16th, 17th and 18th. This podcast is a preview for the show and you can hear about some of the great attractions you will find there. Win a pair of tickets!!! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Interview with Paddy Dillon on Natural Trails. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Cameron chats to Richard Wells, producer of the famous series in which Alfred Wainwright reluctatantly featured. Hear all about the man and his character. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

This time Andy Howell talks to author Colin Saunders about his Cicerone Guide to the High Tatras Mountains of Slovakia and Poland an alpine environment. An area that is now becoming better known to UK walkers and which is well worth exploring next summer. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Andy Howell talks to Martin Wainwright, the Northern Editor of the Guardian about his recent compilations of the best of the Guardian Country Diary. Part 2 moves on to talk about ‘A Gleaming Landscape’, a new collection drawn from over 100 years of the Country Diary. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Andy Howell talks to Martin Wainwright, the Northern Editor of the Guardian about his recent compilations of the best of the Guardian Country Diary. Part 1 focuses on the life of the Lakeland writer, and mountaineer, A. Harry Griffin who features in ‘A Landscape of Mountains’, one of the best sellers of 2005/6. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outd...

Andy once again takes to the airwaves to interview Paddy Dillon about his books and walking in the Emerald Isle. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Cameron McNeish once again takes to the podwaves and chat to Simon Willis about competing at the recent lightweight OMM event and Chris Townsend about the benefits and experience of the new lightweight products coming into the UK. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Simon Willis heads up the the Storm Gathering on the Ilse of Mull to interview a diverse range of well known Sea Kayakers. If this isn't inspiring and makes you want try a bit of paddling, then nothing will! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

In this show Andy Howell interviews the well known and respected long distance hiker and writer Chris Townsend about his book Crossing Arizona, where he explains some of his experiences from this 800 mile walk. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

In this show Cameron McNeish chats to Bob Packer who he met on the recent Mt Ararat trip, and found he was in the pleasant company of one of the world's most prolific peat baggers! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

This months show includes an interview with Colin Prior about his new book The World's Wild Places, John Manning chats to two Triple Crowners at a wedding, there's a question over the closure of Scotland's Bothies, Mike Harding is once again wet through and Cameron McNeish records a tribute to the well know poet and passionate Cairngorm lover Syd Scroggie. Please join our newsletter and follow us...

Simon Willis heads a long way north to sample the supreme Sea Kayak area on the Isle of Barra. He interviews Chris Denehy who runs Clearwater Paddling and they discuss the attractions and what to look out for in this unspoilt part of the UK. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Andy Howell invites guest Shirley Worral to chat about her recent trip to the Pyrenees and looks at the books and maps she used to plan her trip. Full of information and useful hints and tips to give you an idea for your next big trip! Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

Andy Howell takes the Outdoors Channel seat to start the first in a series of book club podcasts, where we discuss books which concentrate on the outdoors. Here we intend to chat to authors, publishers and readers. In this first program Andy finds out what its like to live the life of a guide book writer in great detail, with the well known author Kev Reynolds. Please join our newsletter and follo...