39: Tom's USA Road Trip, Lake District Bouncers, Navigating Clag & More

In the episode the guys discuss the do's and don'ts of wild camping, share some of their own stories and have an eerie encounter in the studio.

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The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or safety advice.

Hiking, mountaineering, and outdoor activities involve inherent risks. Conditions, terrain, fitness levels, experience, and equipment vary from person to person. Listeners are responsible for making their own informed decisions and assessing their own abilities before undertaking any activity discussed.

Any references to accidents, incidents, or real events are discussed for educational and conversational purposes, not to assign blame or provide definitive judgments.

Always follow local laws, guidance, and safety recommendations, and seek appropriate professional instruction where necessary.

The guys discuss their hydration strategies, mistakes and more.

Episode Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or safety advice.

Hiking, mountaineering, and outdoor activities involve inherent risks. Conditions, terrain, fitness levels, experience, and equipment vary from person to person. Listeners are responsible for making their own informed decisions and assessing their own abilities before undertaking any activity discussed.

Any references to accidents, incidents, or real events are discussed for educational and conversational purposes, not to assign blame or provide definitive judgments.

Always follow local laws, guidance, and safety recommendations, and seek appropriate professional instruction where necessary.

The guys talk about zone 2 hiking, recovery, stretching , nutrition and much, much more.

Episode Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or safety advice.

Hiking, mountaineering, and outdoor activities involve inherent risks. Conditions, terrain, fitness levels, experience, and equipment vary from person to person. Listeners are responsible for making their own informed decisions and assessing their own abilities before undertaking any activity discussed.

Any references to accidents, incidents, or real events are discussed for educational and conversational purposes, not to assign blame or provide definitive judgments.

Always follow local laws, guidance, and safety recommendations, and seek appropriate professional instruction where necessary.

In these episode the guys discuss how to get your body mountain ready, Paul's recent injury, walking technique and more.

Episode Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or safety advice.

Hiking, mountaineering, and outdoor activities involve inherent risks. Conditions, terrain, fitness levels, experience, and equipment vary from person to person. Listeners are responsible for making their own informed decisions and assessing their own abilities before undertaking any activity discussed.

Any references to accidents, incidents, or real events are discussed for educational and conversational purposes, not to assign blame or provide definitive judgments.

Always follow local laws, guidance, and safety recommendations, and seek appropriate professional instruction where necessary.

The guys continue their discussion around mountain safety; covering why hiking is seen as easy, it's coolness, turning back and much more.

Plus a listener question: what's better, the journey to the summit or the summit itself?

Episode Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or safety advice.

Hiking, mountaineering, and outdoor activities involve inherent risks. Conditions, terrain, fitness levels, experience, and equipment vary from person to person. Listeners are responsible for making their own informed decisions and assessing their own abilities before undertaking any activity discussed.

Any references to accidents, incidents, or real events are discussed for educational and conversational purposes, not to assign blame or provide definitive judgments.

Always follow local laws, guidance, and safety recommendations, and seek appropriate professional instruction where necessary.

Is checking the weather more important than checking the route, or vice versa? Perhaps both are necessary? The guys debate this in part one of a mini-series aimed at preventing worst case scenarios in the mountains. And Paul laughs at Laurie's recent mishap.

Episode Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or safety advice.

Hiking, mountaineering, and outdoor activities involve inherent risks. Conditions, terrain, fitness levels, experience, and equipment vary from person to person. Listeners are responsible for making their own informed decisions and assessing their own abilities before undertaking any activity discussed.

Any references to accidents, incidents, or real events are discussed for educational and conversational purposes, not to assign blame or provide definitive judgments.

Always follow local laws, guidance, and safety recommendations, and seek appropriate professional instruction where necessary.

The guy's discuss Tom's wedding, hiking in a recent storm - including tips on staying safe - and answer a listener question about whether hiking culture has changed.

Episode Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or safety advice.

Hiking, mountaineering, and outdoor activities involve inherent risks. Conditions, terrain, fitness levels, experience, and equipment vary from person to person. Listeners are responsible for making their own informed decisions and assessing their own abilities before undertaking any activity discussed.

Any references to accidents, incidents, or real events are discussed for educational and conversational purposes, not to assign blame or provide definitive judgments.

Always follow local laws, guidance, and safety recommendations, and seek appropriate professional instruction where necessary.

31: Is Hiking Hedonistic? Do Ridges Make You A Better Hiker? + Tom's Safety Briefing

In this episode the guys cover a variety of topics and answer listener questions:

Who would cry first in bad weather?

What's your weirdest mountain ecounter?

What's the worst piece of hiking gear you've bought?

Episode Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or safety advice.

Hiking, mountaineering, and outdoor activities involve inherent risks. Conditions, terrain, fitness levels, experience, and equipment vary from person to person. Listeners are responsible for making their own informed decisions and assessing their own abilities before undertaking any activity discussed.

Any references to accidents, incidents, or real events are discussed for educational and conversational purposes, not to assign blame or provide definitive judgments.

Always follow local laws, guidance, and safety recommendations, and seek appropriate professional instruction where necessary.