Summit to Talk About

Impala is the coolest hiking name out there and the face that owns it is the most entertaining thru-hiker on the trails. 

In this episode I chat with Impala. His inspiring and very funny social media stories had me addicted early on and I've recently followed him on his UK end-to-end thru hike. We chat about his love for the trails which have taken him to New Zealand's Te Araroa, America's Appalachian trail and the Pacific Crest Trail and more recently LEJOG - Lands end to John O'Groats.

Listen out for top tips if you fancy heading out on some long distance trails of your own!

I'll also be debriefing from our first and very successful 'Walk for your Wellbeing' group walk. 

You can follow Kyle on instagram: @impalaontrail and check out the UK thru hikers facebook group to join like minded others and share hints, tips and tails from the trails.


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For this 10th episode of Summit to Talk About I met up with Neil Read in Bushy Park in London. Surrounded by nature, Neil shares his own 'Walk for your Wellbeing' story of living with depression and how getting into the outdoors and hiking has helped him.

He is now an ambassador for My Black Dog, a charity doing great things to help others who are struggling with their own mental health through peer support.

Neil has trekked Hadrian's wall and this year will embark on a 171 mile trek in under 6 days to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention.

You can donate to Neil's fundraiser by following the link in my instagram bio below.

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Laurie Crayston has always had the drive to do things one step ahead of the norm. In late April 2021, he set out on his fourth attempt at walking all 214 Wainwrights fells in one continuous and unsupported round. At the time, this had never been completed by anyone. Whilst Laurie did not complete the round this time, we delve into the finer details of the challenge. We talk about weather, kit (and lack of), training and positive mindset - which Laurie oozes in abundance.

Please check out Laurie's clothing brand for outdoor and fitness wear https://www.ascendancyapparel.com/  instagram: @ascendancy.apparel

And if you've worked hard at your own goals or know someone else who has, why not treat yourself to a medal by visiting www.earned-it.co.uk    instagram: @earneditco

Laurie can be found on instagram: @lauriecrayston

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We're a friendly bunch when we're out walking.  

In this episode I chat with Tom Parkington, a teacher and personal trainer from Suffolk. He shares his Yorkshire 3 peaks experience, his love for the Peak District and that beautiful phenomenon that is.... being friendly to strangers in the hills!

I also chat to Charlotte and Chloe from The Lakes Litter Tribe. We all moan about unsightly litter when we're enjoying the outdoors but what is the real impact of our waste on the environment? They share the 9 R's for a cleaner future!

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Kirsty has bribed her good friend and all round great guy Kev to come on to the podcast. In a chilled out chat, he gives us his side of the story from the Crib Goch and shares his own experiences in the outdoors including treks to Everest base camp, Kilimanjaro and Mt Toubkal. 

Kev also tells us about his walking group and his new found love of cold water therapy which is a great way to build your mental resilience!

If you're feeling a bit down, get outdoors and reap the benefits of being in nature. Please follow the podcast on instagram @stta_podcast for more information and updates on future episodes. You can also follow the link in my bio to see Kirsty's deeply personal blog and to donate to her fundraiser. With her two children Isabelle and Adam, Kirsty is raising money for Mind the mental health charity and they are doing the 100 miles and 100 cakes in May challenge. Please dig deep and donate for a great cause.

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To mark mental health awareness week we have 2 special 'Walk for your wellbeing' special episodes!

In this episode Kirsty Collin takes over and discusses how being in nature and the outdoors can benefit our wellbeing. Kirsty also bravely shares her own story of mental health and the loss of her partner Ben, to suicide in 2020 and what life has been like since.

Mental health is a pandemic and we must talk about it more. I hope this episode inspires others to talk openly about a subject which still has a stigma attached to it. Let's erase that stigma. Above all, we should all be able to ask others if they are OK. #areyouok

Please follow the podcast on social media for updates and links to Kirsty, Isabelle and Adam's fundraiser - '100 miles and 100 cakes in May' for Mind the mental health charity.

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If you've ever been out hiking and had to use your hands as well as your feet, you may have inadvertently been scrambling. In this episode, Alex from Scramble this UK shares his love of scrambling, how it all started and how he has began to map out the best scrambles in our favourite hiking locations. He shares his top tips for anyone who fancies venturing into the world of scrambling so listen out!

I also discuss the recent frenzy around wild camping and being asked to leave when pitched up. Is wild camping legal? I give my thoughts and tips for a stealthy camp.

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Kaitlin is an aspiring adventurer! Already, her life has taken her to Australia and various locations in the UK. She spent much of her childhood in the Cairngorms and this playground was a catalyst for her love of the outdoors.

In this episode, Kaitlin shares her outdoors adventures including the West Highland Way twice, paddle boarding and a 500 mile charity walk. We also talk wild camping and in particular, solo wild camping when you're a female.

I also lay out my kit for an upcoming wild camping trip!

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In the episode I chat to Will Copestake, who in 2015 was named Scottish and UK Adventurer of the year for his 364 day solo circumnavigation of Scotland by kayak followed by an immediate ascent of all 282 Scottish Munro mountains. His passion for the outdoors has taken him trekking in New Zealand, across Iceland and kayaking in through the Patagonian Fjords.

I also get to speak with young adventurer Freddie Owen who at just 10 years old has raised over £21000 for charity by camping out in his garden for over 12 months!

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Adam Hamblett travelled across the world on a self-destruct mission after the tragic loss of his father. He found a love for the outdoors and turned his life around. He shares his 'Walk for your wellbeing story'.

In 'All the gear, no idea' I chat with Dan Jones from Wildcamping.lifeuk  about the top backpacking tents to suit a range of budgets.