The Outdoors Station

In this podcast we continue our walk along the 110 mile Channel Island Way, as we arrive on the island of Sark. Well known for its no car lifestyle, we hire our bikes and start to cycle around the island to access each section of the coastal walk. Wonderful surroundings and only surpassed by the accommodation at Stocks Hotel. Which is just luxury at the top end. Along the way we hear about the recent dark sky award and find out more about the practicalities of living on an island. Useful links; www.visitguernsey.com - www.sark.info - www.sarkshippingcompany.com - www.stockshotel.com - www.avenuecyclessark.co.uk

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The Channel Island Way is a walking guide published in 2011 by Coast Media which links all the perimeter walks around the Channel Islands into one, 100 mile route. We were sponsored by visitguernsey.com to walk sections of the route and produce a series of podcasts about the walks, the islands and some of the people we met on route. In this first part we visit the small island of Herm and become totally captivated by it's unique timeless charm and simple lifestyle. Useful links; www.visitguernsey.com - www.herm.com - www.condorferries.co.uk - www.traveltrident.com

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A gathering of interviews from the TGOC 2011 plus more gossip and feedback from the outdoors world. Interviews with Fiona King regarding the joys of running a B&B in Mallaig, the irrepressible Ronald Turnbull for some serious banter and dry humour and Rose leaves us with her thoughts from this years event. Plus new plans and where we are off to next!

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This is the final part of the three part series where David Lintern walks with Chris Townsend to find out more about the man, his relationship with the places he walks through and the people who have inspired him along the way. In this episode they discuss his writing, those who have inspired him and in particular, the author Edward Abbey.

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As David Lintern continues to walk with Chris Townsend through the deep snow in the Cairngorm Mountains this January, their outdoor discussion finally hits up the subject of conservation. Chris has a unique perspective on this and sheds some light on how different the various bodies associated with the upkeep of wild places, can be. Fascinating listening.

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How many of us would love to spend a day walking with Chris Townsend? Someone well known around the world as an outdoor writer, photographer, blogger, conservationist, head of the Mountaineering Council of Scotland and long distance walker extraordinare. Well David Lintern was one such lucky guy and joined Chris for a long walk in January 2011 in the deep snow on the Cairngorms. This is the first of a fascinating three part series where they walk together and discuss the art of long distance walking.

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An extended podcast where David Lintern interviews Alan Slowman and Andy Howell to discuss all the various aspects and viewpoints regarding the delicate balance of land management and the proposed wind farms in the Highlands. It'll makes thought provoking listening especially if you are about to undertake the TGO Challenge!

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Has new media now taken hold as the stronger information resource, with the 'convergence' of formats presented by the iPad we ask? Is 2011 when printed matter gets bypassed by digital? As well as looking at this interesting question within the outdoor industry, we also have an update from Sigma regarding a new lens about to hit the street, which is ideal for the landscape photographer. Simon Ellar from Bushcraft Magazine explains why the interest in his niche is always growing so much so, they are having their own outdoor show this year. Finally Andy and I give our honest thoughts at the end of the first day at the 2011 Outdoors Leisure Show at the NEC.

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Another feature packed show for you with interviews from The Outdoor Leisure Show, including Mountain Rescue (always close to our hearts), an alternative accommodation you may not have seen before but worth considering, farmstay.co.uk and an update from the every lively Sarah at Cicerone Press as to some of the fantastic inspirational new books coming out. Plus a bit of a chat about a recent overnight bivvy trip and the art of becoming 'misplaced' when you don't pay attention!

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A really informative podcast full of interesting information from two shows. From the Outdoor Leisure Show at the NEC Andy catches up with Jim Evans from Alpkit and from the Focus Show two weeks later, I find out all about the latest all singing, all dancing compact camera from Panasonic. Much more than just a image capture device! Plus the usual news roundup and email feedback.

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