The Hiking Podcast

The guys discuss the implications of introducing a visitor tax to the Lake District and, is Seathwaite the UK's answer to Zion National Park?

Listener Q&A: What would you call a new Lake District peak?

When will the new scrambling grading system be published?

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 the episode the guys flow through a range of topics; beginning with conspiracies before moving onto keeping warm in winter, mountain rescue callouts and how preparation matters most.

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 this episode the guys discuss whether or not the growth in group hikes has had an impact on solo hiking as well as debating the pro's and cons of each. Includes practical advice for those looking to both join a group hike and hike solo.

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 welcome Tamsin and her son Oscar (who'd finished the Wainwrights by the age of 8) and talk about all things hiking with kids; navigation, motivation, wind, distance, leading by example, normalising women outside 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.

The guys discuss Everest and it's changing dynamic, who climbed it first and why it's not necessarily the tallest mountain on earth.

Listener Q&A:

How should I train if I have an imbalance in my legs?

What do you all think of the Munros?

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.

20: Freya Hodson Part 2 - Hiking Influencers, Bad Publicity, Women's Hiking Fashion + 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 debate what actually is the best footwear for the mountains and different conditions and Laurie talks about his interpretation of danger vs discomfort.

Listener Q&A - How do you know items on Vinted aren't fake?

The Lakeland Buzzard delivers his first fact.

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 discuss the potential ramifications of a hikers recent conviction and speculate on the future.

Listener Q&A:

How can I protect my achilles from high volume hiking?

Who would survive the longest on a desert island?

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.

18: With Dan G (Part 2) - Does Working in the Mountains Spoil The Enjoyment? Our First Community Hike & Giveaway + 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.

17: Dan Gawthorpe - Hiking vs Climbing, The Perfect Tinder Match, The Cuillin Ridge + 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.