Part two from 'The Tale of Two Podcasters' where 2 couples are walking across Scotland as part of the Rab TGO Challenge. Andy and Kate enjoy a good first day and night, whereas Bob and Rose begin the first of many battles with the infamous Scottish 'Midge' on their second day.

The podcast everyone has been waiting for! Andy Howell chats to Colin Ibbotson the lightest man on the recent 2 week TGO Challenge at 3.7kg, and Roman Ackl (Lighthiker from Germany) about the practicalities and safety issues of hiking lightweight in Northern Europe.

We may have been moaning about our weather pattern at the moment, but spare a thought for the people in Antarctica, who a half way through their period of 105 days without daylight. A privilege to speak with Peter Milner - Winter Base Commander at the Halley Base, about living and surviving at the end of the world!

The tale of two podcasters Andy Howell and Bob Cartwright, walking across Scotland on the 2007 TGO Challenge begins with interviews with other challengers Micheal Osborne, Mick Guest, James Greig and Dorothy Pearson owner of the Plockton Hotel. In this episode, we arrive at our respective start points and prepare ourselves for the forthcoming trip.

Steve Perry is once again off on a challenge in aid of charity. 10 of Britain's highest peaks in 10 days, with very little sleep in between. We talk with him about his planning, training and equipment for such a challenge and how he prepares himself for the daunting task ahead.

Andy Howell takes us through a special review edition on The Book Club. He looks at three new walking guides for the UK. The English Coast to Coast, a revised guide to The Cotswold Way and A Guide to Walks in the North West Highlands. If you are thinking of staying here this year and stretching your legs, sit back and enjoy.

Simon Willis once again spends time with Duncan Winning to discuss specific boats in his amazing collection and gives us a hint about a forthcoming BBC Radio programme he's making next month.

Simon Willis interviews legend Duncan Winning (OBE for kayaking!) about his involvement with the history of kayaking. A fascinating and enjoyable listen and a real sense of passion.

This is a 'must listen to' podcast interview with Bill Speirs of Clyde Coastguard. It contains a wealth of information about radio procedure and how to work with the coastguard when in a Sea Kayak. Vital listening material.

Following a lot of requests, Andy Howell talks to Chris Townsend about his 1990 walk through Canada and Alaska and his subsequent book “Walking the Yukon: A solo trek through the land of beyond”. “Walking the Yukon” is published by Ragged Mountain Press and, although reasonably rare, both new and second hand copies can be found on Amazon.