Mountain to Glen The Podcast

Andy Nolan returns to the podcast to talk about his experiences while climbing Mount Everest, the Highest Mountain in the world, standing at 8,848.86 meters. He gives an honest account about what life is like there and just how tough it can be. Definitely well worth a listen.

Neil discusses the bivvy bag, it's uses and advantages as well as regaling Robert with many fun, and interesting memories while using one on his travels. And as for Robert, he chat's about looking forward to changing up to a hooped bivvy tent.

There is also a competition, where you could win your very own Salewa Bivvy, courtesy of Charles Camping. Listen in now for good bivvy stories, and maybe win one for yourself.

Robert talks with Ruth Whelan, the Hillwalking Manager with Mountaineering Ireland, which is the national representative body for hillwalking, mountaineering and climbing in Ireland. They discuss the Women With Altitude event taking place in May, which Ruth is lead organiser for. This flagship initiative supports and empowers women in the outdoors. Curious to learn more, then tune in now.

Robert talks with Becky Gilmour who skateboarded the entire Wild Atlantic Way to help raise both awareness and funds for suicide prevention after losing a close friend this way.

Her journey of 2,500 km along the West Coast of Ireland to her hometown of Portrush in Northern Ireland on a skateboard, is an amazing achievement and a very human story.

Click on the episode now to hear about her incredible journey

Robert talks to Andy Nolan about his experiences in climbing six of the Seven Summits, while now in preparation to take on Everest itself. Andy discusses how he started on this journey and the challenges each mountain has provided so far. He also talks about his upcoming plans to climb Everest. Love a good Mountain adventure then tune in now.

Robert talks with Ellie Berry from Tough Soles about her experience of having recently done the Lowland Leader Award course. She describes what it was like, what she enjoyed most about it, it's learnings and what to expect should you decide to do the course. So, if this is something you would like to know more about then definitely give this a listen.

In this special episode Robert is joined by Bob Cartwright from The Outdoors Station and Ellie Berry from Tough Soles in a collaborative discussion about the Skye Trail in Scotland. Bob set Robert and Ellie the task of listening to Episode 465 of his podcast, which was Part 2 of a 3 Part series about his journey on the Skye Trail. The conversation which ensues involves them asking him questions about his experience's on the trail, both hiking it and from the prospective of a podcaster recording his series while out in all weathers. This makes for a very interesting conversation between Outdoor Podcasters and YouTubers. Be sure to check it out, especially if this is a trail you have an interest in.

Neil shares his knowledge with Robert, on different hiking boots and brands as well as hiking socks. An ideal episode for anyone thinking of investing in either and want a better understanding of what is out there, especially when you want something reliable and comfortable on your feet while out in the mountains.

Robert talks with Paul Franklin, who, despite having multiple spinal fusion operations, has cycle toured 20 countries as well as having walked from Malin Head to Mizen Head and cycled back, basically, from the North to the South of Ireland and back again, as well as many other adventures. They discuss his spinal fusion operations, it's impact on his life and his outlook. This is a conversation to inspire.

Robert continues his discussion with Wells Jones about the historical fiction novel he co-wrote with Miles Spencer, which is inspired by their actual trek across the Middle East in the footsteps of T.E. Lawrence. If you found Part 1 interesting then tune in now for the concluding part of this interview.