Mountain Malarkey Podcast

In Episode 200, Andy & Dave delve into the last 4 1/2 years of the Tuesday Tune-In since our very first episode in March 2020 (Sure there was something going on then). The guys chat about some of their favourite episodes and all the good stuff that's happened in the EverTrekker community on the podcast ever since. We never thought we'd make 100 episodes let alone 200 so we're really proud and privileged to serve our listeners with, hopefully, some useful info over the years and we can't wait to do 200 more!  It was a great live with lots of good questions and I hope you enjoy this week's episode.  Want to start your own journey, download the ultimate Everest base camp guide right here

In Episode 199, Andy & Dave delve into the recent unprecedented weather & rain in Nepal during the start of the autumn trekking season. The guys go into the challenges of running trips during these crazy weather events and the good, the bad and the ugly of delays in the mountains.  There were some really sad scenes in Kathmandu and many homes and villages were destroyed by this crazy amount of rain within a short space of time. It certainly put things into perspective when running trips in remote regions of the world and the guys chat about what happens when these events occur from an expedition management point of view but also how as a trekker or climber, ways you can get through this too.  It was a great live with lots of good questions and I hope you enjoy this week's episode.  Want to start your own journey, download the ultimate Everest base camp guide right here

In Episode 198, Andy & Dave delve into those tough moments on a challenge or trek when things get just that little bit tough. You know the times when you've hit that 10ft high wall and it doesn't seem like there's any way over it. Until that is, you smash through it and reach the other side! It was a great live with lots of good questions about things like how to dig deep when things do get tough, also discussions on pre-trip anxiety, and how to prepare for your first altitude trek. Want to start your own journey, download the ultimate Everest base camp guide right here

In Episode 197, we're celebrating 8 incredible years of EverTrek adventures! It's been an amazing journey since we first started, and we took some time to reflect on how it all began, with our very first trip to Everest Base Camp in September 2016. That trek was the start of something special, and in this weeks episode we talk about the first journey, the most recent and more or less everything in between!  A huge part of what makes EverTrek so special is our EverTrekker community. We've been so lucky to learn so much from those who've joined us on treks over the years, and it's that community spirit that continues to shape how we approach every adventure. We couldn't be more grateful for the camaraderie, insights, and friendships we've built through our trips. This episode is all about looking back at the past 8 years—full of stories, lessons, and a lot of personal growth for us and the EverTrek family. Want to start your own journey, download the ultimate Everest base camp guide right here

We announce the winner of the Kilimanjaro Competition! I hope you're excited!!!

Rosie and Dave share their top 10 tips for first time trekkers!

ROSIE AND JODY ARE BACK FROM AN EPIC ADVENTURE ON THE TOUR DU MONT BLANC TREK! They'll be sharing their experience, the prep, gear, highs and lows and much more. Products featured in this video: https://evertrek.co.uk/holidays/tour-du-mont-blanc-trek CONTACT US: Email: info@evertrek.co.uk Phone: 02920 003216 FOLLOW US: Facebook: facebook.com/evertrekuk Twitter: twitter.com/evertrekuk Instagram: instagram.com/evertrekuk Tiktok: @EverTrekUK Find the ultimate challenge in high altitude trekking at evertrek.co.uk

In our experience over the years and from our EverTrekkers experiences, we have gained quite a bit of insight into what works and what doesn't work at altitude. We also held a really enjoyable live training last Wednesday evening on Kilimanjaro and suffering with altitude issues was the Number 1 question or concern thing that came up when attendees were asked about the trip. So in this ep we share 7 of the Must Do's to succeed in getting to places like Everest, Kilimanjaro or Machu Picchu. As well as that we take on everything trekking and altitude-related as always and take on 5 altitude myths. 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣5️⃣  Products featured in this video: https://evertrek.co.uk/holidays/everest-base-camp-trek https://evertrek.co.uk/holidays/ultimate-island-peak-and-everest-base-camp-expedition https://evertrek.co.uk/holidays/kilimanjaro-the-long-way CONTACT US: Email: info@evertrek.co.uk Phone: 02920 003216 FOLLOW US: Facebook: facebook.com/evertrekuk Twitter: twitter.com/evertrekuk Instagram: instagram.com/evertrekuk Tiktok: @EverTrekUK Find the ultimate challenge in high altitude trekking at EverTrek evertrek.co.uk

Andy and Dave are back for this

I hope you're ready to do some training, because in this episode we're joined by two very special guests, Hannah & Jaci.   These two EverTrekkers have summited Kilimanjaro, and they come from totally different training backgrounds!   Join us as we talk about training, altitude, and Kilimanjaro, and see why YOU can achieve your dreams and summit your own mountains, no matter your background.

In this episode Andy and Dave wanted to have a think about their fav treks of 2024, which is a tricky one as you can imagine! But they thought they'd make things even more interesting and make it a bit trickier...ever play Top Trumps???

We had an absolute blast at the Keswick Mountain Festival this weekend.☀️ We met some awesome new EverTrekkers and enjoyed the hot sun...it was perhaps too hot in our dark tent. So I'm sure if you visited our stall you'll be eager to know the weight of our EverTrek bag! And the prize is awesome....a free trek in Morocco to Mt Toubkal. Zach and Vicky who were at the fest announce the lucky winner!

Dave and Zach are here to chat about a key subject - learning from mistakes, failure and bouncing back. It's important on hikes to be able to overcome these challenges but more importantly learn from them! Resilience is useful! So if you're a worrier and you overthink every situation that could go wrong under the sun, be sure to watch this episode!

In this Tuesday Tune-in it's time for a change... Zach and Jody take over the TTI to talk about the things they wish they knew before they climbed this beast of a mountain. These two yetis both smashed this awesome summit, but it wasn't easy!

Andy & Dave announce the winner of the Kilimanjaro Competition

First things first, major kudos to all you legends who smashed the London Marathon!

What's that coming over the hill... is it a yeti, is it a yeti   We're not actually talking about The Automatic though...   Let's talk training and fitness!   In this Tuesday Tune-in Andy and Dave are switching gears to automatic instead of manual and showing you why cruising is better than racing on your trek training.   So if you have an upcoming adventure or are thinking about one, be sure to listen as we chat all things training and fitness!

That's right, this Tuesday Tune-In is going to be all about 'Kit' This isn't that trusty companion from 80's classic Knight Rider or that guy that played John Snow in Game of Thrones. This is 'KIT'. All of the KIT you'll need for all of your adventure treks!

We want to unpack all of those hiking myths that you may hear when chatting about high altitude adventure or searching through the mire of the internet

This episode, we are joined by our good friend James from the Altitude Centre! Now, what on earth are we talking about…you guessed it, ALTITUDE! We'll be chatting about all things high altitude, how you can prep and much more! Check out The Altitude Centre here - https://www.altitudecentre.com/  

This week, we're excited to be joined by Lisa, founder and trustee of Lehara, Everest Summiter

An exclusive trip!? WHAT! The EPIC Gran Paradiso in Italy!

You'd 'batter' be ready for this episode...   Did you join our live for the first time last week? Got you thinking about your first trek, but not sure where to start?   We'll cover everything from visas to trekking kit, insurance, flights, and getting your fitness game on point.   Trust us, you won't want to miss out on these 'flippin'awesome tips! (Just a small pancake day reference for you)

Nepal is a place that's close to our hearts so we'll be chatting about all the things that go into an awesome adventure like EBC.

Fear of heights, fear of the effects of altitude, fear of animals you might find along the trek, you name it - Andy and Dave are talking about it! Time is running out to enter! Win Everest Base Camp Trek worth £4,390!  https://bit.ly/winanevertrekEBC Join the Summit Zone here! https://www.thesummitzone.co.uk/home-page  

Zach makes a terrible mistake on Toubkal and Rosie is feeling low on Machu Picchu...let's look at some important lessons learnt on the trail!

Resolutions can be tricky, a massive goal that we want to achieve straight away. So in our first LIVE of the year we want to talk about setting yourself a challenge this year, not a resolution!

The guys go full-on 'Santa Claus' as they give the gift of knowledge and discuss their top 5 trekking stocking fillers. So put down those mince pies, get those stockings at the ready! BUT HOLD ON! Yeti Hapus Rosie, will be getting those final steps in for our ‘Yeti Yuletide Challenge' raising money for the incredible Brecon Mountain Rescue LIVE from the Gym!

After the amazing Tori James LIVE last week where we discussed her summit of Mt Everest, we felt inspired and motivated to talk about and focus on the training side of high-altitude adventures. But wait!

For this special LIVE, we are joined by the amazing Tori James! The first Welsh female to summit Everest! So join us as we chat about her journeys, motivations and much much more!

This week Andy and Dave are going to discuss those tough moments. You know the ones, that time you hit the proverbial brick wall, that time your mind tells you enough is enough. The guys will unleash their toolbox of motivation to discuss ways to get over these 'stop doing it thoughts' as well as when to listen or not to listen to them. Don't forget! Join our special LIVE with the first welsh woman to summit Everest on Thursday 30th Nov at 12:30pm - https://fb.me/e/30YqRD8bZ Help us support Brecon Mountain Rescue here - https://bit.ly/steppinguptothesummit  

So you've slogged your way through summit night and topped out on Kilimanjaro. You've gone 'There and back again' and achieved Everest Base Camp...but what's next?!

In this ep Dave and Jody will discuss Jody's recent trip to Kilimanjaro.   Jody will be sharing her golden nuggets on what it takes for a first timer at altitude to reach the roof of Africa.   We are going to be discussing all things Kili and learning some of the tricks and treats that got Jody to the top.....sorry its halloween so I had to get a pun in.   So make sure you Tune in and learn all about Jody's "Spook-tacular" Adventure. last one, I promise.

After a week off, Yetis Andy and Dave are back for another Tuesday Tune-In and this weeks live is going to be 'Summit' special!    Not only are there some announcements, is this a new trip? Could Dave be getting another Tattoo? Has Everest got taller?   You best tune in to find out ehh!   One thing we will be talking about will be 'The summits' and as we are edging towards that time of year when pumpkins are carved and the costumes are put on plus a treat or two we thought let's stick with the Halloween theme and talk about...

You know we LOVE boots right? Well guess what...Andy and Dave want to chat about...YOU GUESSED IT! BOOTS! "B2, or not B2, that is the question" We've had lots of great questions focused on what boots to buy for our more technical 6000m peak trips such as Island Peak, Mera Peak, Aconcagua and more. So we want to unpack those shoe boxes and chat through the latest intel and what you'll need for these EPIC but tough adventures. As Andy said, check out our Mt Toubkal treks below.  https://evertrek.co.uk/holidays/mt-toubkal-roof-of-the-north-weekender https://evertrek.co.uk/holidays/mt-toubkal-roof-of-the-north-8-day-trek

Dave and Rosie are here to chat about terrific tents and tea houses on our high altitude treks. You may be wondering what the different accommodation is like on treks like EBC, Kilimanjaro and Mt Toubkal️…well the yetis will spill the beans! So pitch your tent, get in a cosy sleeping bag and let's talk accommodation! You can vote for EverTrek in the British Travel Awards 2023 here - https://bit.ly/voteforevertrek2023 We really appreciate the support!

Andy and Dave are back for another Tuesday Tune-In and this week the guys talk about the future of trekking in Morocco, our 2 treks in this beautiful region and how we can support the communities after this devastating earthquake.  Donate to support here https://gofund.me/763346a8 You can vote for EverTrek in the British Travel Awards 2023 here - https://bit.ly/voteforevertrek2023 We really appreciate the support!

How many layers do you think it takes to stay warm in the cold weather? What about if it's hot like on the trek to Toubkal during summer? Which layer is most important, and what material should these layers be made out of? Andy and Dave will delve into all of this for you as well as any other questions. You can vote for EverTrek in the British Travel Awards 2023 here - https://bit.ly/voteforevertrek2023 We really appreciate the support!

Something that comes up quite regularly from the emails and messages we get are questions like 'How dangerous is trekking to Everest base camp?' or 'Is it safe to trek there at the moment?'. Whilst sipping our morning coffee, Andy and Dave were discussing something very similar about things we've seen in the news lately as well as on some large expeditions they've been following. Just as the caffeine was hitting their veins we thought what better subject to discuss and tackle on this week's Tuesday Tune-In. You can vote for EverTrek in the British Travel Awards 2023 here - https://bit.ly/voteforevertrek2023 We really appreciate the support!

This week on the Tuesday Tune-In we'll be announcing the winner of our Inca-redible Machu Picchu via the Inca Trail Competition

There are lots of factors to consider when looking at trekking boots, laces, breathability, terrain and lots more...but Andy and Dave have whittled them down to 5 bits for boots. You can vote for EverTrek in the British Travel Awards 2023 here - https://bit.ly/voteforevertrek2023 We really appreciate the support!

In this episode Andy and Dave are chatting all about 'Trek Difficulty'. We often get questions like: What does 'Moderate' difficulty mean?

With trekking you have your essential gear you take with you - boots, down jacket, waterproofs etc. But things can sometimes be forgotten and get left out!

Dave and Jody take on all of your trekking questions as well as chat about their own journeys back from Injury. The good, the bad and the ugly!   So 'don't stop believing' and come and join them!   You can vote for EverTrek in the British Travel Awards 2023 here - https://bit.ly/voteforevertrek2023 We really appreciate the support!    

In high altitude trekking, we can come across loads of obstacles - Heat, UV, sun screen conundrums, sunglasses, and so on.   So today, Andy and Dave will be melting it all down for you with our advice and opinions! But wait..we also have some very very very exciting announcements (we've had a few recently....but there's still more!)   So stay tuned for more details on an awesome new giveaway AND an incredible opportunity for EverTrekkers...ooooh cryptic...but trust us, you'll feel 'rewarded'...   You can vote for EverTrek in the British Travel Awards here - https://bit.ly/voteforevertrek2023   We really appreciate the support!

This week we have a very special guest, Craig from amazing CLIF Bar! Andy and Dave will be chatting with Craig all about CLIF and how these tasty bars can help fuel your next adventure and help take your training and trip prep to the next level! We also have the winners announcement of the exciting CLIF giveaway!

Today we'll be talking all things fear! Fear of heights, fear of altitude, fear of animals you might find along the trek and more!

We welcome Robert Still, the winner of the Kilimanjaro competition! We'll be chatting about his winning experience, what he's looking forward to and much more!

Get ready for something AWESOME! We'll be talking all things Kilimanjaro and unveiling the winner of our mind-blowing competition!

Are you feeling overwhelmed with trip preparation?   There's a long long list of things to consider before embarking on an adventure, from insurance to physical training, it can be an absolute brain explosion.   Well join Dave and Running Yeti Jody, are here to prep you like you've never been prepped before...

Join Andy and Dave as they take on a vast assortment of gadgets and gizmos for high-altitude trekking. From the great Garmin watches to powerful power banks and beyond, they delve into the essentials, the excessive, and the tried-and-true favourites that have proven successful for both themselves and EverTrekkers. Get ready for an adventure-packed discussion!