Ian Cooper has lived in Scotland most of his life, but only recently began to take notice of the adventure potential that was literally right outside his back door.  An avid runner, Ian makes the most of city dwelling by mapping longer routes to work for himself but not long ago yearned for something different.  Making escaping the fast pace of city life a priority, he began to walk some local footpaths.  He recorded his walks and began a YouTube channel, where he shares what it's like to see familiar places with a fresh perspective, humor and a little sarcasm.  After that, he completed his first multi-day walk and then more walks around Scotland followed.  What he discovered--the adventure and the groundedness--left him wanting more.

He then set his sights on the mother of all adventures--Everest Base Camp.  When Covid delayed that trip he went to Iceland and when that didn't quite go to plan he left feeling that he'd left something undone.  But when he finally boarded the plane to Nepal, little did he know the ways in which that trip would change his life and the course of his work going forward.

Call of the Mountain is Ian's latest film depicting his journey to Nepal and his trek to Everest Base Camp with strangers he would later call friends.  Join us as we discuss life, making adventure films, Everest and sharing the journey.

Ian Cooper

Instagram:  @hikebegins

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@TheHikeBegins

Call of the Mountain:  https://youtu.be/4pqQ1HC2Qj4