The Outdoors Station

While Andy and Kate enjoy a restful start to their day off, our damp little group gather ourselves together before heading into Braemar for some well earned refreshments. Once in town we naturally head for the Fife Arms, and meet up with other challengers Peter Shepherd, Colin Ibbotson and David Albon.

Andy starts the day by sharing the beauty of Glen Feshie, while we pack up and leave Martin to head via the Burma Road to Aviemore. We have one last brew stop before we arrive in town and hit the shops. The following day I have to say farewell to a tearful Rose and continue on my own in the hope of meeting Lee Wells and Tony Bone. Eventually we make it to Derry Lodge and look for sheltered spot away from the brewing storm.

Andy and Kate start from Laggan, while Rose and I cross Loch Ness early in the morning before heading into the Monaghliath Mountains via Errogie. On route we meet Martin Banfield and Ian Cotterill and share a few miles with them and end the day at a lovely riverside camping spot where do a bit of a gear review.

A day of rest for us and an easy day for Andy and Kate. Interviews with Mountain Guide Richard Kermode, Challengers Ian Gillies snr, Ian Gillies jnr, John Watson, Lee Wells and Tony Bowe. Plus we chat to locals Drumnadrochit B&B owner Laurence Selleck and the Loch Ness Ferryman Gordon Menzies.

Day four and we are all on our way now, settling into the trip and doing battle with the ticks. Includes interviews with other challengers Maurice Gray, Ant Cathcart, Peter Goodwin, Jonathon Smith and Susanne Monka.

Day three of the challenge and the cold wind starts to bite! Shoulders ache and feet start to get sore. Includes interviews with Gill Blair the warden at the remotest YH in the UK and Darren Christie and his timely rescue.

The last in our series from the huge outdoor trade fair in Germany. This time we have interview with Square Peg (Care Plus), Blue Desert, Body Glide, Eberhard Gooble, Totseat and Sprayway. A packed show full of atmosphere!

Yet more from the big trade fair in Germany. This time we have interviews with Steripen, Coup at Golite about the new tents and footwear and Lighthiker Roman Ackl, for his impressions of the show.

Just back from the huge trade fair in Germany. This podzine includes interviews with Silk Body, Klattermusen, Vargo Outdoors and Sat Map regarding the forthcoming 2008 products!

Bob and Andy once again venture out into the wilds of Wales, for a coastal tarp and bivvy adventure. Sleeping under the stars, living off the land and catching fresh fish is the aim. On route someone steals their perfect camping spot. How will they cope and who is this person anyway?