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Why isn’t caving more mainstream? What makes a caver and why are the media so down on us.

I make no excuses for the fact I’m a caver and love being underground. But why do we do it? In this free ranging chat I spoke to Jack Overhill who is the training officer at the Red Rose Caving and Pothole Club as well as being a volunteer for Cave Rescue.

Jack takes people underground for a living and has also worked with those with special needs.

We chat about  all things to do with adventure tourism and also speak about the cave rescue that took place in Brecon recently.

This is a cracking chat, I’m sure you’ll agree!

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This podcast was from 29.11.21

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Hear my chat with author John D Burns for his Outside In Podcast.

Recently, I got together with the author of  Sky Dance, The Last Hillwalker and Bothy Tales  to talk about creativity in lockdown, how I got into writing and my thoughts on the future of the Yorkshire Dales and its uplands.

I don’t get chance to chat to a fellow scribe often so it was great opportunity to talk about books and the outdoors – as well as woodland creation and a bit of caving too.

You can check out the podcast here  with John also giving me permission to embed it below (after listening me go on for half an hour!)

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The tenth edition of the Mascarandy Meanders podcast looks at the tricky world of anxiety and the outdoors…

It is a follow up to this blog.

Feel free to get in touch on what you hear – [email protected]

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Remember to subscribe and leave a review too – it really helps more people become more aware of the Mascarandy Meanders!

Music:  Many thanks to Jason Shaw for the use of  ‘Running Waters’.

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The ninth edition of the Mascarandy Meanders podcast asks for your help! What do you want to hear on the podcast? Also, news on new projects and lockdown blues.

Feel free to get in touch on what you hear – [email protected]

You can support this free podcast by leaving a tip here.

Remember to subscribe and leave a review too – it really helps more people become more aware of the Mascarandy Meanders!

Music:  Many thanks to Jason Shaw for the use of  ‘Running Waters’.

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The eighth edition of the Mascarandy Meanders podcast provides a little update at what has been happening at Mascarandy Towers during lockdown, and how the time hasn’t exactly helped the creative process.

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The seventh edition of the Mascarandy Meanders podcast talks about ‘Secret Dales’ – Mike’s tenth book and how you can get involved!  

Feel free to get in touch on what you hear and make suggestions:  [email protected]

You can buy Mike’s new book – 50 Gems of Cheshire –  here. What’s in the show…

It’s great to be part of the FATMAP family. FATMAP is an outdoor adventure platform and high-resolution 3D map for both web and mobile (iOS and Android).

I have been commissioned to post a number of my favourite routes on the site – challenging and gentle and I really look forward to sharing them with you.

Here is an example – download on your phone, enjoy and above all let me know what you think of the route.

In December, we announced an affiliate partnership with SplashMap.

The innovative company designs  wearable, washable, all weather maps for the real outdoors. Basically, any map – Ordnance Survey etc – can be printed onto fabric that can be worn or stored in your pack.

And as it’s fabric, it will take the best of the British weather too!

I’ll be scribbling a product review of the map shortly but in the meantime, use the link  and support one of our partners.

I also had the opportunity to try out some of Grizzly’s Adventure Blends’ products – a company I’m hoping to link up soon.  

You can see an ‘Insta Story’ of the brew being made here – just head to #brewwithabrew Highlights.

Many thanks to Jason Shaw for the use of  ‘Running Waters’ in the podcast. Check his music out on the link!

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After a small hiatus of around six months and endless technical difficulties the Mascarandy Meanders Podcast returns with a look at ‘connecting the dots’.

Inspired by Forest 404 Mike  takes a look at his change of circumstance and why outdoor writers have to link people to nature even if it means giving up their ‘gems’ for all to experience.

Feel free to get in touch on what you hear and make suggestions:  [email protected]

You can buy Mike’s new book – 50 Gems of Cheshire –  here.

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Well, you’ll receive the very latest news direct to your inbox including trip reports, gear reviews, blogs and what’s happening with book launches and signings.

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Edition Five: Mike muses about Travel Writing on a wander up Black Hill in Cheshire/Peak District/Kirklees* delete where applicable!  

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I mention the Travel Writer’s Field Guide in this edition and it’s well worth listening to the podcast there.

A few unedited pics of my trip are below – as promised:

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Edition Four: A real meander this time as Mike talks about expectation!

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Edition Three: Mike muses on promotion and social media … what do you think is the best way?

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