Picnic Climbers

Picnic Climbers

By Nathan WillettSportsWilderness
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Picnic Climbers episodes

  • 04 - From Plastic Pulling Gym Rat to Epic Outdoor Climber

    Want to be an epic outdoor climber? Sick of "pulling plastic" in the gym and want to hit the crags? Unsure of where to start, what you'll need or the skills to practise? This episode is for you! Listen in as Nate and Mo recount how they made the transition to outdoor climbing. Get tips on finding climbing partners, basic gear lists, difficulty levels and more. 


    Any more questions? Email us at [email protected] or find us on Instagram! (instagram.com/picnicclimbers ) 

    39 min
  • 03 - Becoming an Ultra Warrior
    Listen in as Nate interviews Mo on her running journey. She started with barely managing a 4km trail run and ended up running an ultra marathon in just 4 months of training. There were many lows, a few highs and lots of learning along the way. She talks motivation, training, food, what to look for in a first race, mental preparation, running with a buddy vs running alone and the importance of running your own race and having a mantra. 
    For those interested, the very beginner-friendly 50km race Mo ran on 5th May 2019 was St. Illtyd's Way Ultramarathon in South Wales organised by Nathan Flear. Definitely would recommend for anyone wanting to have a go at the sport. 
    If you want to know more, message us on Instagram (instagram.com/picnicclimbers) or email us at [email protected].
    58 min
  • 02 - Hiking Stereotypes We've Been or Seen
    Join Nate and Mo as they reminisce on some of their very first backpacking trips. Hiking to Garibaldi Lake and camping overnight has the potential to go smoothly - or terribly wrong! Were we the stereotypical beginners? Who was over prepared and who was under prepared? What would we do differently today? Listen and find out! We talk about gear: luxury hiking versus lightweight minimalism, food: getting the right balance of calories, weight, taste and cost, and knowing about the trail before you set out. Learn and laugh with us as we poke a bit of fun at our past selves.
    50 min
  • 01 - What is a Picnic Climber?

    Welcome to Picnic Climbers - a podcast for those who love getting outside, going on epic adventures (or chill ones), and don't take themselves too seriously. Join Nate and Mo as they talk about their outdoor ethos (picnic climbing) and maybe share a funny story or two about their forays into the great outdoors. 

    In this episode, Nate and Mo introduce themselves as the avid outdoorsmen they are and explain how they see themselves as expert beginners in many adventure sports. They go on to tell the story of a rock-climbing weekend in Vantage, Washington with some of their uni pals. Seven climbers in a minivan with only one aim: to climb! Although the expectations of what that meant once they arrived resulted in a new rock-climbing term: picnic climbing. 

    Let us know what you think or any questions you might have by emailing us at [email protected]. 

    23 min
  • Picnic Climbers - Trailer
    Picnic Climbers is a podcast for people who love outdoor adventures but don't take themselves too seriously. You know, the ones at the crag who are spending more time eating and laughing than actually climbing, or the ones who lug a full box of wine to the summit because who says hiking can't be glamourous.
    We (Nate and Mo) love to hike, climb, run, camp, educate and explore but more importantly, we love to talk. Join us as we share stories of (mis)adventure, discuss our various outdoor hobbies and pursuits, chat gear, food, travel, and more. Let's learn something or at least have a laugh.
    2 min

About Picnic Climbers

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Picnic Climbers is a podcast for people who love outdoor adventures but don't take themselves too seriously. You know, the ones at the crag who are spending more time eating and laughing than actually climbing, or the ones who lug a full box of wine to the summit because who says hiking can't be glamourous.