Earth's Edge

This week I chatted to Robbie O’Raw who got sick while climbing Mount Elbrus in 2019 and unfortunately didn’t make the summit. Before he had boarded the flight back to Ireland from Russia he had already signed up to go back to Mount Elbrus this year! We also talk about the ending of a bad relationship being the catalyst for him finding the outdoors and restoring his mental health.

Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign up to our mailing list at www.earths-edge.com/podcast.

For more information about Earth’s Edge and the experiences we offer, visit https://www.earths-edge.com/. 

This week I chat to Joe Keena who has been an expedition doctor on 9 trips for Earth’s Edge. 

 Joe shares stories from all his adventures over the years including getting sick himself on South America’s highest peak, Aconcagua. We also discuss what it's like sharing a tent with your partner while working on a trek and a lot more!

Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign up to our mailing list at www.earths-edge.com/podcast.

For more information about Earth’s Edge and the experiences we offer, visit https://www.earths-edge.com/.

This week I had a chat with Louise Lawrence, who has led over 25 expeditions for Earth’s Edge. 

We talk about her childhood growing up in a family who always went on adventures and some of the amazing trips she has been on over the years. Louise talks about why feels most at home in the mountains and offers top tips for anyone planning a big adventure.

Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign up to our mailing list at www.earths-edge.com/podcast

For more information about Earth’s Edge and the experiences we offer, visit www.earths-edge.com/

For more information about Louise’s business Branch Out visit www.branchout.ie

This week I had a chat with Micheál Penston, who worked in the Earth’s Edge office in Dublin from 2016 to 2018.

Micheál has a fascinating story and great outlook on life. He changed careers twice before finding his true passion in life working as a personal trainer. We also discuss his trip to Kilimanjaro in  2018 where he suffered greatly to reach the roof of Africa.

Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign up to our mailing list at www.earths-edge.com/podcast.

For more information about Earth’s Edge and the experiences we offer, visit https://www.earths-edge.com/.

For more information about Micheál and his wife Fiona’s business FM Fitness & Nutrition visit https://fmfitnessnutrition.com/

Marian Timmons first found adventure at the age of 52 and her story is one you want to hear! A stressful job and a busy family life saw Marian tip the scales at 20 stone. She knew she had to make some serious changes so she signed up to go to Peru and started training. Nine months later and five stone lighter she fulfilled a life-long dream and trekked into Machu Picchu. What an achievement!  

I really hope her spirit and enthusiasm might motivate you to take that dream trip someday.

Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign up to our mailing list at www.earths-edge.com/podcast.

For more information about Earth’s Edge and the trips we offer, visit https://www.earths-edge.com/.

We are the only expedition company in the world who bring our own doctor on every trip. In this episode you’ll hear why an expedition doctor is so important to have on any trip!

I chat to Mark Wilis about his time in the army and how all of that training has carried over into his role as an expedition doctor with Earth’s Edge. Mark’s life has taken on a completely new direction since he began working in the outdoor industry, and he is now a tutor in Expedition Medicine at the University of South Wales.  

Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign up to our mailing list at www.earths-edge.com/podcast.

For more information about Earth’s Edge and the trips we offer, visit https://www.earths-edge.com/.

With little to no mountain experience at all, Rachel set herself a goal of summiting Mera Peak (6, 476m) in 2018 and did exactly that. From there, she has never looked back. In this episode, Rachel talks about her growing love of the outdoors and how she is now a member of Mountain Rescue and training to be a mountain leader!

If you are inspired to become a mountain leader yourself or brush up on your mountain skills, then contact Brian Bateson at Climb It or John Healy at Simply Mountains.

Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign up to our mailing list at www.earths-edge.com/podcast.

For more information about Earth’s Edge and the trips we offer, visit https://www.earths-edge.com/.

You might have heard the name Stephen Ferris, even if you’re not a rugby follower. Stephen played for Ulster and represented Ireland internationally on the field, and is a living legend in the sport.

In 2018, Stephen climbed Kilimanjaro with Earth’s Edge to raise money for injured rugby players. Since then he’s developed a huge passion for the outdoors. We talk about his climb with us, how he trains for a trip and what he’s planning on doing next. 

Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign up to our mailing list at www.earths-edge.com/podcast.

For more information about Earth’s Edge and the trips we offer, visit https://www.earths-edge.com/.

If you think you’re too busy to go on your dream trip because of work or family commitments, you have to hear Debbie’s story. Not letting the commitments of motherhood or running her business stop her, Debbie has completed Machu Picchu, Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, Aconcagua, Stok Kangri and Mount Elbrus. 

Debbie tells us about her experiences as a woman on a trip, her favourite moments on the mountain, and where she’s planning to go next.

Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign up to our mailing list at www.earths-edge.com/podcast.

For more information about Earth’s Edge and the trips we offer, visit https://www.earths-edge.com/.

Check out Debbie's business Urba Skin & Beauty at https://urbabeauty.ie/

This week I had a chat with Brian Bateson, who started working with Earth’s Edge in 2016 and is now one of our most experienced guides. 

We talk about Brian’s journey to finding his love of the outdoors, some of his best (and worst) moments on the mountain, and how his life has changed since he started working full-time in the outdoor industry.

Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign up to our mailing list at www.earths-edge.com/podcast.

For more information about Earth’s Edge and the experiences we offer, visit https://www.earths-edge.com/.

For more information about Brian’s business Climb It visit https://climbit.ie/