Risk Xtreme Podcast

Having summited Aconcagua in South America and Denali in North America Eva is well on her way in her quest to complete the 7 Summits - the highest mountains on each continent. She loves setting herself a challenge and is very determined and capable. Mt. Everest is next on her list. Does she see herself as a risk-taker?? 2 down 5 to go.

Tim has been in some of the most xtreme environments you can imagine. He has to manage risk in these environments, especially when base jumping. He has completed over 1200 successful jumps. What goes through the mind of someone who is about to complete a wingsuit flight? How do you know when it is right to jump or turn back? Let's take-off and see.

Sonya started pony riding at a young age and it quickly became an obsession. Now she competes at high level horse riding events. Partnership and communication with herself and her horse are key as she navigates some seriously big jumps with a constant risk of death or serious injury. Not just risk of injury to herself, but also to her horse which brings an extra element to the mix! Listen for tales of xtremely close calls!

Thousands of people gathered in Ballycastle (Northern Ireland) to watch the Red Bull World Series Cliff Diving event. I was luck enough to interview one of the professional athletes and two of the safety divers. These athletes enter the water (from a 27 metre platform for men, and 21 metre platform for women) at speeds of up to 85 kph. It was a truly spectacular event!

Jon tells me how he loves to climb 4000metre peaks then ski to the bottom, skiing down is faster but is it riskier?? He also trains clients for a huge variety of outdoor challenges from the Poles to the Himalayas. Jon has found his happy place in the mountains!

Today I talk with Stevie from Ocean Vertical. He has had an awesome career working in the outdoors and running a successful business which now offer trips to Nepal. We discuss his experience being in a total whiteout and how this shaped how he now manages risk in outdoor adventures. I might be booking my flight soon...

It's time to talk open water swimming! What are the risks? How do you manage to stay safe whilst swimming in an icy loch? Grab the bobble hat...

Today I chat with Hanno, a freediver and big wave surfer. We talk about the risks of being under the water and how important mindset is when you are controlling your breathing. Hanno is based on the Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland, just down the road from me!

Today I chat with Anna from Wild Roots Guiding. Anna is a keen rock and sea cliff climber having previously summited Old Man of Hoy. She runs a guiding company in the Scottish Highlands and was a joy to chat with!