Podcasts about West Highland Way

Martin Butcher, he simply loves running. Martin will have a go at any distance from 5k to 96 miles...and he does. Martin describes himself as a lucky runner who has got to do so many things through running.Martins interest in running started as a result of a venture scouts trip of a lifetime to climb Mount Aconcagua (22,838 ft) in Argentina in the year 2000, and the fitness bug was caught.From Argentina to the Dunfermline half marathon in 2003 and the running journey continued from there to the present day.A massive part of Martins running journey is the connections and friends Martin has made. It's no surprise that Martin is a founding member of #teamlifeWe speak a lot about the West Highland Way during the chat, Martin has a deep love for that specific Scottish trail, but he will also happily run a mile in 4mins 52 10 days after running 53 miles!Supporting others who run is another passion of Martins, and he quite happily drives back and forth between checkpoints making sure his runner (and others) is fuelled and ready to go for the next section of the event.Martin describes his favourite event as the West Highland Way of 2023, and it's an edge of the seat listen as he describes the highs, lows and occasional diva moment along the way!Favourite film and book for Martin...Forrest Gump is the answer to both, maybe Forrest inspired the world famous Butcher Sprint, all is described by the man himself in this episode.A well kent face on the Scottish running scene, Martin is never shy to share a smile, a cuddle and words of encouragement to anyone who might benefit from one or all three.Inspirational too in so many ways for friends, family and people he may never even know. Martin is there for ya!An example...Paul Snelling Martin's cousin caught the bug after seeing what Martin was up to, and Paul is in the middle of running 31 marathons in 31 days raising funds for Zurich Community Trust. Fundraising link if you want to donateDid we mention Portsmouth FC ?This episode will give you all the good vibes...enjoy#teamlife #gooniesneversaydie

Vegas comes on to chat about his 2023 thru hike of the Appalachian Trail and how those experiences shaped his current life as guide and started his quest for completing the triple crown in long distance hiking. We talk about trail magic, tramily life, gear, and a lot of lessons learned. We touch on other long distance hikes and thru hikes - including his Sheltowee Trace completion and international hike of the West Highland Way in Scotland. Vegas also shares his prep for tackling the PCT this year and what he's looking forward to as part of his trek. Go give Vegas a follow:InstagramYouTubeSupport the showConnect with Hike:Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorerFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Curtis Himstedt, known on trail as Easily Forgotten. Easily Forgotten's backpacking resume is bananas. A partial list of his adventures includes the Annapurna Circuit, Pembrokeshire Coastal Path in Wales, the GR10, Tour du Mont Blanc, Yorkshire Dales High Way, South Downs Way, and Cotswold Way in England, the Triple Crown in the U.S., the Tahoe Rim Trail, and a continuous yo-yo of the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail between 2023-2024. Curtis takes us through these treks, especially the ones we haven't covered on the podcast before, shares how his first divorce inspired him to get into thru-hiking, explains why he feels more like himself on trail than in “the real world,” and gives us a preview of his upcoming adventures as he continues trekking strong into his 60s.  We wrap the show with news of a major gear retailer accused of ties to forced labor, a new navigation app you'll want on your radar for 2025, the triple crown of the worst fashion trends, a debate on how to inform someone of their LNT violation, what we'd replace our hands with if given the choice, and much more. Topo Athletic: Use code “TREKWINTER15” at topoathletic.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  Ombraz: Use code “BACKPACKER30” for $30 off at ombraz.com/discount/backpacker30. [divider] Interview with Curtis Himstedt aka Easily Forgotten Curtis's Website Curtis's Trek Profile Curtis's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:06:10 - Reminders: Join us for our live show in Austin, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to blog for the Trek! 00:09:45 - Introducing Curtis 00:11:20 - What was your weight loss story? 00:12:55 - How did you get into long distance backpacking? 00:14:53 - How old were you when you were in Boy Scouts? 00:16:57 - Is there a part of you that's grateful to your initial divorce for getting you into hiking? 00:19:00 - What learning lessons did you have on the Annapurna Circuit? 00:23:00 - What was life like on your farm? 00:24:00 - From an engineer's perspective, what was hiking the West Highland Way like? 00:27:05 - Would you recommend the West Highland Way to others? 00:28:52 - Has it ever backfired on you to not plan too much of your hikes? 00:30:40 - Do you feel more comfortable when hiking long trails? 00:32:20 - What advice do you have for someone about to get married? 00:35:00 - Discussion about planning international hikes 00:35:44 - Tell us more about the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path 00:37:33 - Tell us about the Grey Wolf Loop 00:40:20 - Tell us more about hiking in England 00:42:56 - Tell us more about the GR10 00:49:05 - Tell us about hiking the AT in 2018 00:54:50 - Tell us about hiking the PCT in 2019 00:57:08 - How did you like the Oregon Coast Trail? 01:00:10 - At what point do you start planning future hikes? 01:01:50 - Do you feel a sense of fulfillment exploring new trails each year? 01:04:20 - Tell us about the South Downs Way 01:05:48 - What were your top 3 favorite trails in the UK? 01:08:50 - Tell us about the Kerry Way 01:10:53 - Discussion about the Portuguese Camino 01:12:15 - What does your gear look like today? 01:15:01 - Tell us about your hiking in the Azores 01:22:25 - Discussion about not planning lodging on European trails 01:23:28 - Tell us about the Cinque Terre 01:25:25 - Tell us about the Via Degli Dei 01:26:55 - Tell us about your MEGA GAME LT^2 adventure 01:33:00 - Story about Curtis's father 01:38:25 - You don't like FKTs but you like endurance hiking? 01:39:42 - What's the northern section like in the winter? 01:42:50 - How many miles are you typically hiking in a day? 01:44:20 - What about the AT do you love so much? 01:46:05 - What do your next 4 years of hiking look like? 01:49:20 - Peak Performance Question: What is your top performance-enhancing or backpacking hack? 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Golf courses are often criticised for their lack of biodiversity, but at The Plock, near Kyle of Lochalsh, a community project is reclaiming the local golf course and giving it back to the wild. Mark met up with the local ranger, Heather Beaton, to find out more about this rewilding initiative.A new award-winning footbridge has been built at Bracklinn Gorge near Callander. Mark visits the site and meets with advisor and architect Murray McKellar from the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority, to hear about the innovative design of this new bridge.The remote area of The Cabrach was once a hotbed for illicit whisky production, before falling into decline through the late 1800s. Now a new distillery has been built in the area, aiming to bring the historic whisky trade back, but reimagined through a sustainable and community focused lens. Mark meets up with members of The Cabrach Trust to find out about their efforts, and maybe even taste a wee dram.Rachel is on the West Highland Way, with Ian Alderman and his 10 year old daughter Eve. The pair, who are both autistic, have been walking together to raise money for charity, and have now successfully completed all of Scotland's Great Trails.We are joined on the programme by Tracey Howe, who is now 1/3 of the way through her walk around the British Coast, to raise money for UK Cancer Charities. We speak to her just as she has reached Land's End, to find out how she is getting on.Fiona Finlayson is a needle felt artist who seeks out her materials across Scotland on her travels, and brings it back to her studio to craft models of pets and other wild animals. Rachel joins her in her studio, to find out how her passion for the craft first came aboutMark met up with Graham Gillie, a conservation carpenter with the Antarctic Heritage Trust, before his 5th visit to Antarctica. He is responsible for maintaining some of the historic sites on the continent, and battling the harsh weather conditions. Mark found out what it is about such a challenging job that appeals for him.

Stephanie Boon, also known as Stephie, is a solo hiker, backpacker, and writer based in Cornwall, UK.  As the creator of the blog Ten Mile Hike, she shares practical and candid guides to hiking trails, offering inspiration for anyone looking to explore the outdoors on a tight budget. Hiking has been a lifeline for Stephie, helping her build resilience while managing lifelong bouts of depression. Now 60, Stephie continues to challenge herself and inspire others, recently fulfilling a bucket-list goal by hiking the iconic West Highland Way. Through her honest storytelling, she encourages women of all ages and abilities to embrace solo adventures, proving that lack of money or experience should never be a barrier to exploring the beauty of nature. In this episode, Stephie shares her journey, the challenges she faced on the West Highland Way, and her advice for anyone dreaming of their own solo adventure. Listen now to be inspired by her story! *** Catch the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, dropping every Tuesday at 7 am UK time! Don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women.  Want to play a part in uplifting female representation in the media? Support the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon! Your generosity helps shine a spotlight on female role models in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Join us in making a positive impact by visiting www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Thank you for your amazing support!   Show notes Stephanie Boon also know as Stephie  Being based in Cornwall, UK close to the South West Coast Path Qualified Lowland Leader Having a blog - called “Ten Mile Hike” that is an inspiring and practical resource for anyone who wants to get into hiking in the UK  Honest articles about how nature, being outside, hiking and backpacking has helped her with her mental health Suffering with long periods of depression since 23 Now 60 years old Wanting to inspire other people of a similar age to get outside and go hiking Growing up in North London  Moving to Cornwall when she was 19 to go to art school Why Cornwall is home and has been for 40+ years! How walking became a much larger part of her life Going to the South Downs and doing Youth Hostelling at 16 and how it changed her perspective on what she could do  Getting into solo hiking  The end of a long term relationship    The experience of being alone in nature Creating the blog (Ten Mile Hike) and website and sharing more of her journey  How hiking has helped her mental health Wanting to show women that it is possible to hike and go outside solo and why lack of money and experience shouldn't hold you back   Turning 60 and wanting to walk the West Highland Way (a bucket list hike) Not having a lot of money available to go hiking  Doing the hike with her son who had never done a backpacking trip before  Why turning 60 has been terrifying  Losing a good friend  Don't waste a day, and enjoy every moment.  What if I've only got 10 years of good health? Being stuck for years and wanting to unstick herself  Needing to book things in and make a commitment to yourself  Challenges on the West Highland Way Starting walking at 1pm and walking into the dark Cold, rain, mice and dealing with a broken tent! How to connect with Stephie Starting her Youtube Channel Final words of advice and wisdom Don't be afraid to take small steps Don't compare yourself to anyone else   Social Media Website: www.10milehike.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@stephie_10milehike Instagram: @tenmilehike  

Keri Wallace is an amazing ultra-runner who has set several Fastest Known Times on some tough trails. Recently, she made headlines by achieving a new female solo, unsupported winter FKT on the West Highland Way! Keri took on the 154 km trail from Milngavie to Fort William and finished in an incredible 28 hours and 19 minutes. It's truly inspiring, especially since she faced 17 hours of darkness and freezing temperatures.Beyond her impressive running feats, Keri is passionate about supporting women in ultra-running. She's the co-founder of Girls on Hills, a fantastic organization that encourages more women to get involved in mountain and trail running. Keri's work is making a big difference in the running community!Pic Credit - B Chalmershttps://teaandtrails.com/https://www.patreon.com/teaandtrailshttps://www.youtube.com/@teaandtrailshttps://www.teaandtrailsultra.com/DonationsFAO Conor Mathieson.Recovery Runners.Kinmel Bay Church,83 St Asaph Avenue.Kinmel Bay,Rhyl.LL18 5EY.XMILES UK - https://xmiles.co.uk/SHOKZ - Use the Code TEA10 to receive £10 off your order.https://uk.shokz.com?sca_ref=7394994.MfsDQZBAeLQihiPrecision Fuel & Hydration - https://visit.pfandh.com/3GKxHjUPrecision Fuel & Hydration Planner - https://visit.pfandh.com/3RuP25zHarrier Trail Running - https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/Fenixlight Limited - https://www.fenixlight.co.uk/Protein Rebel - https://proteinrebel.com/Beta Run - https://www.betaoutdoorsports.com/The information in our content is provided as an information resource and is not to be used or relied on for diagnostic or treatment purposes. This information does not create a patient-physician/doctor relationship and should not be used as a substitute.Content may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.Brew with the Coaches - CLICK HEREKeeping Dry & Staying Warm - https://amzn.to/42JCexqFix Your Feet - https://amzn.to/3FE4nf0Running Challenges by Keri Wallace - https://amzn.to/3KGdU7eROAR - https://amzn.to/3WU7xB2NEXT LEVEL - https://amzn.to/3Hu15LrUltra Trails - https://www.ultratrails.co.uk/Greener Miles - https://greenermilesrunning.co.uk/Hannah Walsh - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/Pen Llyn Ultra - https://penllyn.niftyentries.com/Survivor Trailchallenge.com - https://survivortrailchallenge.com/Centurion Running - https://centurionrunning.com/

In dieser Folge von Roaming Wild erzählt die Schweizerin Silvana von ihren Abenteuern mit HSH Mix Luke auf zwei epischen Trekking-Touren: dem West Highland Way in Schottland und dem Coast-to-Coast-Trail in England.  Nur schon die Reise von der Schweiz nach Schottland ist jeweils ein Abenteuer in sich: Mit Zügen und dem „Le Pet Express“ – einem besonderen Bus für Reisende mit Haustieren – geht es für Luke und Silvana ohne Auto oder Flugzeug zum Start der Weitwanderwege.  In dieser Folge erfährst du:Wieso der West Highland Way perfekt für Weitwander-Anfänger ist. Wie du dich am besten fürs Weitwandern in der UK vorbereitestOb es nicht langweilig wird, alleine so lange zu wandern  Wie hundefreundlich England und Schottland sind…und vieles mehr! Silvana auf Instagram:@pawsome_paths In der Folge erwähnte Literatur: Andrew McCluggage: ‘Trekking the Coast to Coast path' Knife Edge Outdoor Guidebooks. ISBN 978-1-912933-14-3 Andrew McCluggage: ‘Trekking the West Highland Way' Knife Edge Outdoor Guidebooks. ISBN 978-1-912933-11-2 Christine Thürmer: Weite Wege Wandern. ISBN: 978-3-492-40663-5Du findest Sarah unter: Webseite: https://abenteuerhunde.chInstagram: @abenteuerhunde.fotografie.ch Du findest Yvonne unter:Webseite: https://fellnasen-im-fokus.deInstagram: @fellnasen_im_fokus

Wybraliśmy się w podróż jedną z najbardziej malowniczych tras samochodowych na świecie – North Coast 500, prowadzącej przez serce szkockich Highlands. Inspiracją dla jej powstania były słynne trasy samochodowe, takie jak Route 66 w Stanach Zjednoczonych czy Great Ocean Road w Australii. W programie zwiedzania znalazły się: Kelpis, Stirling, dolina Glencoe, wiadukt Glenfinnan z pociągiem Harry'ego Pottera, Loch Ness, Fort Augustus, zamki Ardvreck, Dunrobin i Dunnottar, plaża Sango Sands i Edynburg. Zbaczając z tej trasy wybraliśmy się na magiczną wyspę Isle of Sky. Czekał nas też trekking po West Highland Way, pierwszej długodystansowej i najpopularniejszej trasie w Szkocji, wijącej się przez malownicze góry i doliny. Gośćmi Jerzego Jopa byli: Anna Adamska-Wełnicka, specjalistka chorób wewnętrznych i nefrolog, adiunkt Kliniki Nefrologii i Chorób Wewnętrznych Centrum Medycznego Kształcenia Podyplomowego w Warszawie, nauczyciel akademicki, pasjonatka ultrasonografii i Marcin Wełnicki, specjalista w dziedzinie chorób wewnętrznych i farmakologii klinicznej, adiunkt III Kliniki Chorób Wewnętrznych i Kardiologii Warszawskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego.

“A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of life.“ – Thomas Jefferson Guest Introduction:  Welcome to Exploring the Seasons of Life: Travel Edition! I'm Cindy MacMillan, your host and founder of Pangea World Travel Agency. If you're a midlife professional, an empty nester, or a woman with a heart for adventure, you're right where you belong. This isn't just another travel podcast—it's an invitation to look at how travel shapes our lives, inspiring us to grow, to see the world in new ways, and to rediscover ourselves in the process. Together with incredible guests, we'll dive into heartfelt stories of adventure, resilience, and transformation, exploring not only hidden travel gems but those unforgettable, life-changing moments. So, grab your coffee, get comfortable, and let's set off on this journey—together. Now, it's my pleasure to introduce today's guest, Amber Haggerty. Amber Haggerty is the blogger and traveler behind AmberEverywhere.com, where she writes about living abroad and traveling in the US and Europe. Originally from Colorado, she moved to Ireland in 2020 and has been living in Paris, France, since 2023. In this episode, she'll share her journey of moving abroad, the challenges she faced in adapting to new cultures, and how her adventures, including hiking the West Highland Way in Scotland, have shaped her perspective. Here's a glimpse of our conversation:  Welcome to the podcast Amber. ·       There are so many nice things about being in Paris. One of the best parts is how central it is—it's really easy to travel. With three airports, you can catch flights around Europe or even farther without much hassle. That's definitely a big advantage. On the other hand, the language difference has been a challenge.  ·       One thing I love about travel is how it fosters connection. It reminds me that people all over the world, in their own unique ways, are striving to make the world a better place. As a traveler, you occasionally get to witness and experience these efforts, which is both humbling and inspiring.  ·       Just as a side note:  World Kindness Day was celebrated globally on November 13, 2024, and Amber and I recorded this episode two days later, on November 15, 2024.  ·       My number one piece of advice would be to start building a community. In most places with a sizable expat population, you can usually find groups like "Americans in [City]" or "Women in [City]." For example, groups like "Americans in Paris" or "Women in Paris" are great starting points. Depending on the size of the location, you might even find smaller, more niche groups. Connecting with these communities can make a huge difference.  ·       On a different day, my answer might change, but right now, I'm thinking about my trip to Colombia in 2018.  ·       The opportunity to travel together is wonderful because you spend the first few days catching up. After that, you create new experiences, giving you even more to talk about. Travel with your friends. It's really fun.  ·       My 18-year-old self was unstoppable. She was fierce and carved her own path, tooth and nail. I'm so grateful for her courage. I would just say, thank you for brazenly ignoring anyone who told you that you couldn't do something—that was truly fierce.  You can find Amber Haggerty at: Instagram   Thank you for joining me on Exploring the Seasons of Life: Travel Edition! I'm Cindy MacMillan—your host, travel advisor, and transformational coach. It's been an absolute joy to share this adventure with you today. If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to subscribe, share with your friends, and leave a review—it helps us reach more travelers just like you. Until next time, remember, life's a journey—keep exploring!  

In this episode of the Burnout Podcast, host Skip O speaks with Alex, a Scottish police officer with 24 years of experience. They discuss the emotional and mental challenges faced by first responders, the importance of peer support, and the therapeutic benefits of walking in nature. Alex shares his journey from the early days of policing in Glasgow to organizing walking holidays aimed at improving mental health for first responders. The conversation culminates in plans for a 'Walk Out of Darkness' event along the West Highland Way, emphasizing the need for connection and support among those in high-stress professions.TakeawaysThe emotional toll of being a first responder is significant.Walking in nature can be a powerful therapeutic tool.Peer support is crucial for mental health in high-stress jobs.Mental health awareness is growing, but more support is needed.Organizing group activities can foster connection and healing.The West Highland Way offers a unique opportunity for reflection and bonding.Sharing experiences can help break the stigma around mental health.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Burnout Podcast and Sponsorship01:13 Meet Alex: A Scottish Police Officer's Journey02:13 The Early Days of Policing in Glasgow03:09 The Motivation Behind Becoming a Police Officer04:08 The Challenges of First Responders05:04 The Emotional Toll of Policing06:01 Coping Mechanisms and Mental Health Awareness06:59 The Importance of Peer Support07:59 Walking as a Therapeutic Activity08:56 Organizing Walking Holidays for Mental Health09:53 The West Highland Way: A Journey of Healing10:53 Planning the Walk Out of Darkness11:50 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for First RespondersPLEASE SUPPORT THIS PODCAST BY TAKING A LOOK AT OUR SPONSORSThrottle & Thrive First Responder Addiction Recovery: https://throttleandthrive.com/AdvoCast: https://advocast.mediaPODCAST WEBSITE:https://burntoutpodcast.orgBURNT OUT CREW:Host: Skip OMental Health Minute: Melissa HSunday Support Zoom Meeting Facilitator: Jeff DBonus Episode Host: Capt. Chuck BrayExecutive Producer: Shawn P NealBrought to you by AdvoCastEPISODE HASHTAGS:#firefighter #firstresponder #ems #emt #police #lawenforcement #military #trauma #mentalhealth #USMC #military

UK's BEST Walking Holidays - Self Guided Hiking Vacations Walk the charming countryside of England, Scotland or Wales in the United Kingdom on one of these fantastic long distance paths! Your holiday will be self-guided, so you walk at your own pace on your own timetable, stopping to savor a tea break or grabbing a meal or a pint at the pub.  Your luggage is transported to each evening's charming inn, so all you have to carry is your day pack. Breakfast is included, so either stop for lunch or pack a lunch for your walk, and then enjoy a local restaurant in the historic village that is your home for the night. Meet plenty of locals and fellow international walkers on these famous and historic old trading paths.  Since they were the original route that folks moved from town to town, they naturally chose the easiest route, so most of today's routes are fairly modest - and remember that they don't have many high mountains in the UK regardless!  However, you will need to train so your feet and body are used to walking long distances day after day. Walking holidays have become one of my favorite ways to explore a region.  Discover why on today's show. If you are interested in a walking holiday in Europe, I recommend going with my affiliate One Foot Abroad.  Email me for a One Foot Abroad Promo Code ( the OFA Promo Code also works for their sister company, Follow the Camino who can help you plan your Camino). COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show. Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  RECOMMENDED TOUR COMPANIES ******* EMAIL ME FOR PROMO DISCOUNT CODES***** Travel Insurance:  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved

In this engaging episode of the Mile 27 Podcast, hosts Cathy Duffy and Head Coach Andy Dubois explore the transformative journey from amateur runner to seasoned ultra-trail athlete. Cathy shares her personal story of stepping into the world of ultra-running, highlighting the challenges of adapting a road marathon program to fit the grueling demands of ultra-trail events. Together, they delve into the pivotal role of coaching and how it can elevate performance, prevent injuries, and help maintain a work-life balance. Andy reflects on his own athletic journey, from childhood races to conquering Ironman competitions and ultra-trail events like the West Highland Way and UTMB. He emphasizes the importance of overcoming setbacks and how these experiences have shaped his coaching philosophy. The episode also offers valuable insights into the art and science of coaching, the significance of personalized training plans, and the importance of mental resilience in ultra-running. Join Cathy and Andy as they discuss the origin story of Mile 27, the essence of finding the right coach, and how the Mile 27 team is dedicated to taking athletes the extra mile in their ultra-running pursuits.   Link to the Mile 27 Academy https://mile27.com.au/mile27-academy/ For coaching enquires https://mile27.com.au/contact/ West Highland Way Race report https://mile27.com.au/the-west-highland-way-2006/ UTMB Race report https://mile27.com.au/the-ultra-trail-du-mt-blanc-2007/ About Andy DuBois https://mile27.com.au/employees/andy-dubois/ About Cathy Duffy https://mile27.com.au/employees/cathy-duffy-2/  

Hiker and educator Alasdair Green drops into the Hiker Trash Radio studio looking to talk trail and find a trail name. Settle in and buckle up as Alasdair covers some serious terrain with Doc, including discussion of coffee pots on trail, the West Highland Way in his native Scotland, hiking kilts, wild swimming, guys named Ben, Swiss Hikers, Texas trail angels, the Sam Houston Forest, the benefits of marrying up, sharing a room with Fab, and a Hiking Poll you've got to hear to believe. An instant classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ScotWays (Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society) have published the sixth edition of Scottish Hill Tracks in around 100 years. The book launches on Saturday 28th September. Over the last five years hundreds of volunteers have helped to compile the book. Mark meets with ScotWays Director Tim Simons to discuss the book and its importance.The importance of seed saving is increasingly being recognised across the world as a way of establishing resilience in the natural environment. It is also the principle behind the tree nursery at Corrary Farm near Glenelg where there is a big push to expand native woodland cover in the area using trees grown from locally collected seed. Rachel went there recently and met Manager Rowan Doff who explained their approach.Last year, Mark visited Loch Katrine in the Trossachs to hear about an ambitious plan to build a look-out tower to give splendid views over the loch and hills beyond. The build was completed a couple of months ago and has already attracted many visitors to the site which back in the early 1800s was a regular stomping ground for Sir Walter Scott, William and Dorothy Wordsworth and John Keats. The project was co-ordinated by the Sir Walter Scott Steamship Trust and James Fraser from the Trust gave Mark a guided tour.The turntable ferry operating on Kyle Rhea between Glenelg and Skye is the very last of its kind still in operation in Scotland, and maybe even, the world. It's now run as a social enterprise, and Rachel stepped aboard to hear all about it from General Manager, Jo Crawford.In the latest edition of Scotland Outdoors, Helen Needham joins Aberdeenshire based writer Ian Grosz on the walk described in his essay Sacred Mountain; a dawn walk up Bennachie at the time of the Autumn equinox.The national Tegelwippen (tile whipping) contest is underway in Netherlands, as cities compete to remove the most paving slabs to greenify gardens and rewild urban spaces. This year marks the fourth annual contest, and Remco Moen Marcar, co-founder of the creative agency Frank Lee, who is behind the contest, joins Mark and Rachel live to tell us more.In recent years – since their re-introduction – white tailed sea eagles have been on many people's ‘must see' list. One of the finest places to spot them is around Glenelg in the West Highlands. They are regularly seen near Kylerhea which is a real magnet for all sorts of wildlife. Rachel meets Cammy McMurdo, who explains why so many creatures are attracted to the place.A listener got in touch last week about how much they enjoyed an archive piece from Mark's trip along the West Highland Way. We hear a snippet from this special trip.

We asked the West Highland Way's Jane McGeary five questions and challenged her to answer each in one minute or less. Here are the questions:What is one place every visitor to Scotland should check out? What is your favourite uniquely Scottish word or phrase? Who is one person from Scotland's past or present that you'd like to have a beer, whisky, Irn Bru or coffee with?What is one popular misconception of Scotland that you'd like to dispel?Is there anything you'd like to know about Canada? Have thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Scottish on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or contact us at 63percentscottish.com.Music by RomanSenykMusic from Pixabay.

Scotland's highland landscape is iconic. Sparkling lochs, soaring peaks and deep glens that have seen centuries of fascinating history. If you want to really experience the highlands, one great approach is to walk the West Highland Way. About 100 miles long, the Way starts in Glasgow's suburbs and winds its way to Fort William, along the way crossing some of Scotland's most renowned natural landmarks. We've asked Jane McGeary from The West Highland Way to tell us all about the Way itself. In this episode we cover:The history of the West Highland WayThe landmarks you might see along the wayHow to prepare to traverse the entire pathHow to support the maintenance of the West Highland WayHave thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Scottish on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or contact us at 63percentscottish.com.Music by RomanSenykMusic from Pixabay.

Todays episode I'm joined with my lovely coach Sophie Dunnett and we cover: - Why the West Highland Way - What is your default? Do more or less? - Why now - Balancing the boring sessions with the exciting sessions - Odd things I miss from training for WHW - The Highland Fling with a spicy back to back - The importance of your recovery - Mental prep of being alone in races - Managing everyone else's advice - Insight to the West Highland Way race - The unknown of 100 miles....near enough ;) - The wins and learnings - Importance of picking the right people around you - The Devil o The Highlands - Challenge myself to speak less and break my own ceiling - Toilet stops - Our insight to what we feel it takes to do the WHW - WE DIT IT! - WHW was just like labour - With every high there tends to be a low - What next? Connect with us: Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachedbyclaireofficial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠  Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.coachedbyclaire.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: enquiries@coachedbyclaire.uk  Sophie: ⁠@performance_endurance_training⁠

Tell us about your Adventure!Scotland is a beautiful destination for a retirement trip and our guest Carol Sembach experienced it by hiking the West Highland Way. Carol , an adventurous hiker, tells us all about her wanderings and inspires us to get out into nature! Beautiful Scotland did not disappoint this hiker!

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the latest epsode of our pod. On this episode we chat to pone very determined lady.I first met Nic when we were over at the European Multisport Champs in Portugal, she had travelled over with former guest Robert Myler, who suggested Nic should come on and share her story. Nic says " Im a full-time working mum with 2 young children. Sport is my hobby and I love it. I have run from a small age, my first run I remember was a 1.5 mile road race when I was about 12 and then the school cross country races on the sand dunes in Irvine with the wind battering me. That didn't put me off and I did my first half marathon at 17 and the London Marathon at 21.  My main achievements to date are completing the triple crown in 2022 – the Highland Fling, West Highland Way ultra and Devil O' the Highlands races, completing Celtman solo extreme triathlon and representing GBR in the European Duathlon Championships. I run because I enjoy it. It's an escape from the real world and I get thinking space. I love the outdoors and this gives me a chance to see some amazing scenery. I always run on holiday (at the request of the family) as I find all the great places we can go adventuring to later. I'm also quite competitive and enjoy the races…the muddier the better! I'm a role model to my children and others showing that us girls / mums can do these things and inspire the next generation.My best and worst run moments: My children being at the end of my ultra races and running with me to cross the finish line, they are my inspiration and love seeing their faces as I near the end. Worst was when I had an undetected stress fracture in my foot which eventually broke, 3 operations over 3 years until it healed and was told at one point I'd never run again.In my spare time I coach, I was a tennis coach for 20 years until injury struck but I have now retrained and qualified as a personal trainer, running and triathlon coach with Glasgow Triathlon Club. I have been leading trail runs for many years."You can follow Nic on Instagram @epicrunningtrails_nicand her website is https://epictrailsrunning.co.ukYou Can Follow us  onInstagram @amp_1967X : agegroupmultisportpodcastFacebook : AMPGBfind all our episodes on our websiteor our YouTube Channel AMP GBWebsite is : https://agegroupmultisportpodcast.buzzsprout.com/email: agegroupmultisportpodcast@gmail.comIf you are an agegroup athlete and would like to come on the pod, get in touch.    

Thru hiker, photographer, and outdoor apparel manufacturer James "Magnet" Parsons sits down to catch up with Doc. Magnet, who dropped out of the 9-5 rat race to pursue a life based on the outdoors, covers a lot of ground in his discussion with Doc, including his own personal research, the Alpha Fleece, auto shop teachers, concept trails, the West Highland Way, new verbs, the Arizona Trail, Peroni's, mashed potato snow, a new type of trail angel, and the difference between thru hikers and ultramarathoners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eugen hat seinen Laufrucksack gepackt und nahm mit: Zelt, Schlafsack, Luftmatratze und natürlich weitere Essentials für einen mehrtägigen Lauftrip durch Schottland. 183km ist er in den ersten drei Tagen gelaufen, bis dann leider Storno angemeldet werden musste. Im Gespräch mit Leona erzählt Eugen von seiner Idee des Trips bis hin zur Überschreitung seiner mentalen und körperlichen Grenzen.

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Colin Bathe returns to tell us how he got on in the 2024 West Highland Way Race On episode 148 we heard all about Colin's preparation - and Colin is a meticulous race planner. During the event Colin and Becca, who was one of his crew and his second half pacer, recorded snippets. For this episode we play the snippets and then Colin talks us through each snippet. It's the first time we've done something like this so I hope you like it! The West Highland Way Race got underway at 1am on Sunday June 22nd 2024 starting from Milngavie which is about 10 miles north of Glasgow.The 95 mile route with 15,000 feet of elevation makes it way to Fort William300 runners entered and 217 made the start line. Throughout you will hear Colin giving himself a score out of 5 in terms of how he was feeling. You will hear first hand how Colin's race unfolded. And not all races end as you hope they might.What happened? Listen in to find out! This is episode 150 of the Running 44@60 podcast. To celebrate that I'm offering listers the chance to win one of six copies of 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Simple leave a rating / review for the show and then use the 'send us a text message' link at the top of these notes to say you've left a review, that you would like a copy of the book and where you want it sending. You can access and download the previous 149 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page. Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60.  Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West. Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025. The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60 It now has over 140 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West

Kristin is a thru-hiker, climber, and human rights activist from Norway currently living in London. Despite her outdoorsy upbringing in snowy Norway, it was only in her 20s that she discovered her own adventure journey.  After going through a very tough time at university, Kristin decided to hike the Te Araroa across New Zealand's South Island as an existential journey to shed her depression when she was 22.  Her thru-hiking journey has taken her across the world on trails such as the John Muir Trail, the GR11 Spain, the GR20 Corsica, and The Haute Route in Switzerland.  She founded her blog, Let's Trek It, to share her adventures, tips, and inspire others to undertake their own wilderness journeys.  ***  Don't miss the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM UK time!   Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women.  This episode of the Tough Girl Podcast is proudly sponsored by INOV8, pioneers in cutting-edge sportswear.  Use code TOUGHGIRL15 to get your 15% discount.  Click Here  *** Show notes Who is Kristin Originally from Norway but living in London now Being a thru-hiker for the past 9 years Growing up in Norway and spending a lot of time outdoors in the mountains Discovering thru hiking The struggles during her undergrad years Dealing with bullying and feeling of being loneliness Struggling with depression  Searching for purpose Being inspired by the book: Wild - By Cheryl Strayed Cheryl Strayed - Tough Girl Podcast May 2, 2017 Knowing that the Te Araroa Trail was the key to making her life better Deciding to start with a smaller trail - The West Highland Way - for her first thru0hike The kindness of strangers on the trails  Being 22 and ready to go The reasons for deciding to hike in New Zealand Concerns before thru-hiking Expecting thru-hiking to make everything better  Walking into her life Why it's the journey and not the destination Favourite sections on the South Island, New Zealand The Nelson Lakes and the Two Thumb Range Feeling so happy while being on the trail  The challenging days on a thru-hike Struggling with a lack of sleep  Thunderstorms on the GR20 (Corsica) Dealing with challenging situation on a thru-hike Balancing her love of hiking with her London lifestyle Post trail/adventure blues and dealing with them Filling your life with fun things Hiking the GR11(walking across the Pyrenees, on the Spanish side)  Future walks/thruhikes  Heading to America to section hike part of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Trail name - “white blaze” How to connect with Kristin  Believing in the power of inspiration  Final words of advice and wisdom for you - “ Dare to act on an idea because there is no reason why it can't be you”   Social Media Website: www.letstrekit.com Instagram: @lets.trek.it  Facebook: @letstrekit  

Paul is officially off-the-rails now (come back James Stewart!!) and takes the opportunity to talk to Alice before the start of the West Highland Way race early Saturday morning. Alice has a unique energy for sure :D This was recorded in the van on the way down to Glasgow - so please excuse the sound quality!  - What has Alice learned from her past WHW experience? - How does running help her work better? - What was it like crewing Paul on his run Across New Zealand! If you'd like to spend a weekend with Paul and some of the other Pyllon coaches you can sign up to our next Pyllon Experience event - Friday 20th September. Find out more. Discount code: PODCASTXP You can connect with the Pyllon Ultra team on twitter and instagram @pyllonultra or check out the website at www.pyllonultra.com  Pyllon is at @pyllonultra Paul is on Twitter and instagram @Pyllon

Apologies for the late podcast, just scraping in for May, and the last one was early April! I've been off walking the West Highland Way and the Great Glen Way in Scotland – all 170ish miles, so a LONG walk and a lot of wild camping, which seemed appropriate as it's about to be Pride […]

We finish our pick of episodes from the archives with this conversation between Jackie and actor Sam Heughan, first released in 2022. The Dumfries and Galloway-born Outlander star, who has also launched his own whisky brand and became a New York Times bestselling author in 2020, joined Jackie to discuss his on-screen adventures at some of Scotland's most famous historical sites. They also talked about the effect Outlander has had on the global interest in Scottish stories. What drew Sam to take on the West Highland Way? What is it that he so loves about the great outdoors? And how did he celebrate landing the part of a lifetime in Outlander? Hear all of that – and an excerpt from Sam's book, Waypoints: My Scottish Journey – in the episode. Love Scotland will return with brand new episodes later in 2024.

In this episode, Fergus and Jonny discuss how hard it is to plan for such a long distance event and what aspects they are finding the most intimidating. The Omnia team recently took a trip to Glencoe to recce some of the West Highland Way and start figuring out how Fergus is going to be supported along the route... It's not going to be easy...www.omnia-performance.com | @omniaperformance@ferguscrawley@jonathanpain

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are re-re-re joined by listener favorite and our pal, Clay Bonnyman Evans, aka Pony. We catch up on all that Pony's been up to since his last appearance on the show including a thru-hike of the Cape Wrath Trail, which he refers to as the AT of the UK, his trek from Edinburgh to Glasgow, his stint as a caretaker at Woods Hole Hostel, and his latest section hike of the Continental Divide Trail, which he cites as his most psychologically challenging hike to date. In typical Pony fashion, this chat is wild- we get an extended Scottish accent, some explicit poop stories, and we are introduced to the erotic world of hedging. You might be able to guess what that is, either way, you're soon about to find out. We wrap the show with a feature from a Trek blogger about how backpacking made her less independent, a triple crown of bummer places to be, and Chaunce triggers the internet. Vargo Outdoors: Use code “BACKPACKERRADIO” for 20% off at vargooutdoors.com. Katabatic Gear: Use code “BPR15” for 15% off at katabaticgear.com. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. [divider] Interview with Clay “Pony” Bonnyman Evans Pony's Instagram Pony's Website  Time stamps & Questions 00:03:48 - Reminders: Check out our new merch, submit your poop story for a chance to win a BPR RTIC mug, and apply to be a blogger! 00:05:35 - Introducing Pony 00:06:02 - Tell us your poop story 00:10:20 - Tell us about caretaking at Woods Hole hostel 00:12:25 - Tell us a second poop story 00:14:38 - Discussion about the murder you got interested in 00:17:35 - Did you consider writing a book about it? 00:19:38 - Tell us about the Cape Wrath trail 00:26:46 - What are the pros and cons of going south or north? 00:28:50 - Are you planning on doing the West Highland Way? 00:29:25 - Did you notice the accent change as you got further north? 00:31:03 - What was resupplying like? 00:33:28 - What was the camping like? 00:38:00 - Anything else you want to share on this hike? 00:40:12 - Do you remember any legends? 00:42:50 - Tell us about hiking from Edinburgh to Glasgow 00:46:33 - Which city would you return to if you could only pick one? 00:47:16 - What's the hiking culture like? 00:50:24 - Did you do anything between Scotland and going back to the CDT? 00:51:20 - Tell us about hiking alone for the most part 00:58:30 - What constitutes a bad day on the CDT? 01:02:03 - What other things did you do to make you realize you were losing your sanity? 01:05:52 - Is it surprising to you that you're still learning a lot about yourself? 01:07:54 - Did you have any standout favorite days? 01:11:07 - Did you do any uncommon alternates that you think more people should do? 01:14:15 - What do you attribute red line fever to? 01:17:18 - What led to you still needing to mop up some miles? 01:21:32 - Tell us about recovering from giardia 01:25:02 - How does overdoing it manifest for you? 01:30:00 - Discussion about the weather 01:31:13 - Tell us about the Glacier permit system 01:35:08 - Why don't the national parks all use the same system? 01:39:30 - Did you have any gear you loved or loathed? 01:43:30 - Do you have any hot takes for us? 01:51:40 - What's next for you? Segments Trek Propaganda: How Thru-Hiking Made Me Less Independent by Gillian QOTD: What is something you've been doing recently to intentionally annoy your partner? Trigger the Internet Triple Crown of bummer places to be Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @paulyboyshallcross. Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex & Misty with Navigators Crafting, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Austin Ford, Brad & Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Brent Stenberg, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Dayne, Derek Koch, DoGoodPantry, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Greg McDaniel may he bring honor to his name, Liz Seger, Matt Soukup, Mike Poisel, Morgan Luke, Patrick Cianciolo, Sawyer Products, Timothy Hahn, and Tracy “Trigger” Fawns. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: 12 Trees Farms, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jake Landgraf, Jeanne Latshaw, Jeff LaFranier, Joann Menzer, Keith Dobie Jr, Kelly Heikkila, Matthew Spence, and Peter.

Hello and Welcome back to a special episode of The Earth Sea Love Podcast. Your host, Dr. Sheree Mack, is recoding this episode out on location while walking The West Highland Way. A 96 mile hike from the lowlands to the highlands of Scotland, running through some of the most breathtaking, iconic and remote parts of Scotland, this is a life-changing long distance hike, which is Sheree's third attempt at completing.  During this episode, you'll hear Sheree talking through the wind and rain about: * the walk and the stages she's walking * what is happening with the podcast for the rest of the year * what is happening with the podcast in 2024 * what her dreams are concerning walking * what it's like to walk the way and what it means to Sheree * looking for diversity on the trails * collaborating with identity on tyne with their new project * the Black Nature in Residence programme   The call out details for the Black Nature in Residence programme which will see 5 creatives of the global majority in 5 Northern National Parks can be found here. The closing date for applications is 31st October 2023.  For images of the Way, please check out the Earth Sea Love website for this episode. 

Hello my sassy witches and a warm welcome back to another episode of Season of the Witch with Rowan Oaken. This week, we voyage into rites of passage and transformational journeys, shedding light on transitions, trauma and much more. Unseen Transitions: I delve into the unnoticed transitions of life, painting a contrast with celebrated milestones like graduations, and unravel a yearning for rites of passage. Quest for Purpose: We'll explore the allure of quests and primal urge to seek purpose, journeying through diverse cultural practices like the Vision Quest of certain indigenous cultures, while reflecting on modern-day quests in the Western realm. Unveiling the Cauldron of Candor: Before we step onto today's enchanted path, I unveil a new segment, Cauldron of Candor, a sassy, witchy alcove for pondering life's riddles. Send in your musings to have them discussed. You can do that over on Instagram @sotwwithrowan or via email (seasonofthewitchpodcast@gmail.com). Make sure to have Cauldron of Candor (COC) in the subject line. Tales of Transformational Treks: Through a tapestry of personal narrative, I recount a transformative venture on the West Highland Way, intertwining threads of parenthood, personal tribulations, and the elusive quest for answers amidst the tranquil yet voiceless Scottish vistas. Mystique of the Mountains: Diving into my introspective voyage, we'll explore how the mountains may magnify, rather than mollify, personal traumas, and how the quest for transformation often circles back to the mundane realms of daily existence. Illusion of Transformation: I reflect on the glorified perception of trailhead transformations and the realisation that sometimes the journey doesn't morph us; it merely escorts us to the next threshold, urging an appreciation for the small, unnoticed steps amidst the grandiose quest for purpose. Redefining Rites of Passage: We'll unearth alternative avenues to self-discovery and transformation that don't demand grand gestures or epic quests. I encourage a recognition of our daily slog, the unnoticed trails we navigate every day, emphasising that perhaps, the real adventure is the one we embark upon each day amidst the mundane. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sotwwithrowan/message

We have a new bonus episode this week featuring an amazing guest from Colorado, her name is Em and you can follow her on Instagram @emily_goes_exploringIn this episode, Em shares with us what's like moving from the Midwest to the Rocky Mountains. She shares some of her memorable 14ers and takes us across the globe by sharing about her adventures in Costa Rica, South Africa, and Europe. She also shares about an amazing trek that she'll be starting at the beginning of September across the Atlantic, thru-hiking the scenic West Highland Way in Scotland. She's currently fundraising to help raise funds for The Cairn Project grants program, which offers funding to local groups around the country that are connecting girls and gender expansive youth to opportunities to learn in outdoor spaces. Episode Links:The Cairn Project - Em's Fundraising PageThe Cairn Project Instagram Kungsleden - The King's Trail in SwedenThe West Highland Way TrailFollows us Instagram, @HikesandmicsThis episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic  Episode Sponsor(s):Ursa Minor Outfitters - Inspired by the outdoors, Created by local artistsGo check them at www.ursaminoroutfitters.com and don't forget to enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.FlipSockz will keep Mother Nature out of your boots with their innovative nylon sleeve.To get your first pair visit www.FlipSockz.com and enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.

In Episode 198, two become three as we welcome Doc Lewis Walker to the team as a permanent co-host! Bringing some actual expertise as well as shining a light onto Kyle's training, we're very excited about the addition! We catch up on Kyle's prep for the West Highland Way which is only nexth month, reflecting on final physical and mental prep. We've also got the Edinburgh Marathon Festival results to catch up on as well as a discussion on the merits of warm weather training as Lewis prepares to head to Club La Santa for a break!

Pyllon Ultra Podcast.  BONUS EPISODE. This isn't the start of the next series of our shorter sprint pods. We just couldn't miss the opportunity to talk about a pretty special run from one of our Pyllon athletes - Romy Beard. Running a West Highland Way is a big under-taking for anyone. But Romy decided to tackle the High Route, which like the trail, finishes in Fort William.  It just has significantly more ascent, covers some seriously rough ground and is a navigation challenge all of its own! Romy was kind enough to share some of her adventure with Paul, and John (her coach at Pyllon).  Not to be missed! :) You can connect with the Pyllon Ultra team on twitter and instagram @pyllonultra or check out the website at www.pyllonultra.com  Paul is on Twitter and instagram @Pyllon John is on instagram @johnconnolly

When Freddie was adopted by Tina and Cas he was not in a good way. The first three years of his life left him with anxiety, trauma and PTSD. Tina and Cas discovered that walking is a great way of relieving some of the symptoms and in the six years he has been with them they have already completed several long distance routes including the West Highland Way - twice! They are currently walking the Thames Path - 185 miles of the river from sea to source in preparation for walking the Portuguese Camino this Summer. Clare joins the family on a stretch of the Thames Path in Oxfordshire. Meeting at Wallingford just over the border from Berkshire they follow the path to Dorchester-on-Thames as Freddie talks about his knowledge of trees and plants and introduces her to his amazing assistance dog Garlic. Producer: Maggie Ayre

The Tea and Trails Podcast - Episode 13 - Paul Burgum - Mood Variability and Performance around Ultrarunning.We have merch! Check it out at - https://www.summitcrazy.co.uk/teaandtrailsPlease check out our Patreon group if you would like to support the podcast. https://patreon.com/teaandtrailsFaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1330576474428708This week Eddie @edwinasutton and Gary @garythwaites2498 are joined by Paul Burgum.If you love ultrarunning, then you'll definitely want to hear about Paul Burgum's research findings. Paul is no stranger to endurance! He's also a PhD researcher at Durham University, where he's currently studying resilience in Polar regions. However, his other recent research focuses on mood variability and its effects on performance before, during, and after ultra running. And the best part? He's sharing lots of great tips to help all of us perform better on the big day. So if you want to improve your running game, be sure to check out Paul's insights!Paul's Research - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34529656/Pauls's Book - https://amzn.to/3YA4qPyThe Green Runners are helping organise a huge relay across the UK from Ben Nevis to Big Ben. Along the way, it visits some of the best long-distance trails. This is where you come in! If you're up for the challenge, they're looking for local ultra runners to take on some of these stages. There will be a support crew who can help with things like nutrition. Routes include the West Highland Way, Trans Pennine Trail, crossing the Peak District, Wye Valley and the Canal and Thames path from Bristol to Oxford, Reading and London. More details of the routes and dates can be found in the show notes and if you're interested you can get in touch with David at david.starley@thegreenrunners.com, or on Instagram @the.green.runners.Best wishes,Eddie & GarySupport the showAmazon links are affiliate links. Fix Your Feet Book - https://amzn.to/3FE4nf030W USB C Plug - https://amzn.to/44cwGetMicrophone - https://amzn.to/3huN86KGary's Ice Spikes - https://amzn.to/3vmGUJvGary's BGR Headtorch - https://amzn.to/3DQkoO2Eddie's Spine Race Headtorch - https://amzn.to/40pFXhgROAR - https://amzn.to/3WU7xB2NEXT LEVEL - https://amzn.to/3Hu15LrThe Daily Stoic Book - https://amzn.to/44qDm9jWahoo Tickr Heart Rate Monitor - https://amzn.to/3WfMiuIUltra Trails - https://www.ultratrails.co.uk/Greener Miles Running - https://greenermilesrunning.co.uk/Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.co.uk/Hannah Walsh Coaching - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/

Is Ireland on your list of places to visit? Today I'm joined by National Geographic tour leader and author Jack Kavanagh to give us the scoop on his homeland of Ireland.   Jack Kavanagh is an expert traveler, journalist, writer, and tour leader for National Geographic Expeditions. He has worked as an editor for National Geographic International Editions and was the senior editor for National Geographic Books. Jack is the author of National Geographic Complete National Parks of Europe and is currently writing a book about Unesco World Heritage Sites. His newest book, Always Ireland: An Insider's Tour of the Emerald Isle, offers the ultimate insider's tour of Ireland's most iconic sites.  This episode will make you want to jump on a plane and head straight to The Land of Saints and Scholars. Jack shares his insight into all things Ireland, from the culture and where to find the best traditional music to the less-touristed road trips worth taking. You'll learn why chatting and daydreaming are Ireland's two unofficial past times, which festivals are worth a visit, where to find some of the best nature, and plenty more! Where in Ireland are you headed to first? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a monthly bonus episode (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 Tune in to Learn: Jack's life in Philadelphia and experiencing Ireland with fresh eyes How Jack carved out his career, his new book, and why he considers it a 'dreamer's guide' Jack's advice on trip planning and driving around Ireland The importance of talking with locals and leaving a day for nothing Why the Irish are great storytellers The best places to get out in nature  The culture around music and the best pubs for live music My favorite travel moments in Ireland Jack's favorite road trips, the quintessential Irish pub experience, and the town you don't want to miss The future of tourism in Ireland and the rise of film tourism (Star Wars festival?!) Local festivals that most travelers never experience The Irish food revolution and must-try dishes What Jack is chatting and daydreaming about these days And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Today's Sponsor, Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card Grab a copy of Jack's book, Always Ireland Check out the Nat Geo Expeditions Ireland tour Follow Jack on Instagram   Want More? Ireland: Travel, Music, and History w/ Garvan Rushe Hiking the West Highland Way w/ Lynne Nieman 5 Must-See Destinations in 2023 with National Geographic Travel Senior Editor Amy Alipio (Plus Learn How to Successfully Pitch Nat Geo) Thanks to our Sponsors This episode is sponsored by US Bank's Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, with the ability to earn up to 5x the points on travel-related expenses like hotels, and rental cars, this card will get you the most return on your next trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Good To-Go, we are joined by Chris Priest and Duncan Say, authors of "Forty years, sixteen days: Will two old friends walk the Pennine Way - again?" As the title implies, Chris and Duncan hiked this 268-mile trail in the UK twice, forty years apart. We learn all about this trail, including why the duo thinks it's the best long-distance trail in all of the UK, how it's changed over the years, the culture that surrounds the trail, some of the standout highlights along the trail, and considerations for those who choose to travel from abroad to hike it. We also get some fun, standout stories from these journeys and the book. Prepare to expand your trail bucket list. We wrap the show with our irrational fears, a triple crown of our most unpopular opinions, the top tents on the Appalachian Trail, a voicemail from an international listener about which cell carrier is best for the AT, and more. Good To-Go: Use code “TREK25” for 25% off at goodto-go.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKERRADIO” for 15% off at gossamergear.com.  Enlightened Equipment: Use code “TREKPOD10” for 10% off Enlightened Equipment's Stock Revelation Quilt or Torrid Jacket at enlightenedequipment.com. [divider] Interview with Chris & Duncan Chris & Duncan's Instagram Chris & Duncan's Blog Forty years, sixteen days Time stamps & Questions 00:04:43 - QOTD: What is your irrational fear? 00:16:38 - Reminders: Support us on Patreon! Apply to blog for the Trek! 00:19:12 - Introducing Chris and Duncan 00:20:12 - How did you two meet and become friends? 00:22:11 - Tell us about your backgrounds and careers. 00:27:14 - What is the English terminology for hiking? 00:27:57 - Give us a primer on the Pennine Way. 00:30:30 - Is green the normal aesthetic across all of England? 00:34:12 - Is there an advantage to hiking the trail in a certain direction? 00:35:53 - What could someone expect weatherwise on this trail? 00:38:00 - Discussion about the popularity of English trails over time 00:39:35 - What are some advantages of the Pennine Way over the Coast to Coast Trail? 00:41:06 - How often do you walk through towns? 00:43:25 - Are there specific ‘can't-miss' pubs or sights along the trail? 00:48:26 - Tell us about the difficulty of the terrain. 00:51:00 - Tell us about the accommodations and camping on trail. 00:54:28 - What is the cost of the accommodations? 00:56:35 - How much did you have to budget for the full trip? 00:57:56 - What meals did you crave in town? 00:59:55 - Did you book accommodations in advance or the day of? 01:00:53 - What was the range of temperatures that you experienced? 01:03:00 - Discussion about wind 01:04:53 - Are there any historical places along the trail? 01:07:44 - Describe the designated campsites and wild camping 01:13:45 - Fuck Marry Kill: Pennine Way, Coast to Coast Trail, West Highland Way 01:18:00 - Discussion about British culture on trail 01:19:01 - If you could go back and relive one of the hikes, which would you pick? 01:23:36 - Is it true that you wore jeans and sweaters the first time? 01:25:20 - Tell us about the WhatsApp message. 01:29:33 - Tell us about the Bristol Stool Chart. 01:32:00 - What types of wildlife do you see on the trail? 01:35:50 - Are there any good English wool companies for hiking apparel? 01:37:55 - Are there rules about shitting on someone's private property? 01:39:42 - Where should listeners go to learn more? SEGMENTS Stupid Thing of the Week Trek Propaganda Top Tents and Shelters on the Appalachian Trail: 2022 Thru-Hiker Survey by Kate Richard Triple Crown of unpopular opinions Mail Bag Listener Voicemail 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @paulyboyshallcross. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Austin Ford, Brad & Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Brent Stenberg, Christopher Marshburn, Dayne, Greg McDaniel, Kristina Diaz, Matt Soukup, Mike Poisel, Patrick Cianciolo, Paul Packman Sealy, Sawyer Products, and Tracy “Trigger” Fawns. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Dcnerdlet, Jacob Northrup, Jeff LaFranier, Keith Dobie Jr, Liz Seger, and Peter.

Sam Heughan, OUTLANDER's Jamie Fraser, recounts his journey across the 96 miles of Scotland's West Highland Way. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Robin Whitten discuss how Heughan completely charms listeners with his engaging style and enthusiasm. The story of his journey becomes a metaphor for Heughan's life as an actor in his atmospheric and absorbing memoir. The inclusion of live recordings made during Heughan's hike, complete with the sounds of strong wind and heavy rain, are a lovely addition. A great audiobook for fans of OUTLANDER, armchair travelers, or anyone looking for an adventurous listen. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Hachette Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Behind the Mic is supported by Brilliance Publishing who recently released The Survivalists, a sharp, funny novel by Kashana Cauley. An ambitious Black lawyer has dreams of making partner, until she falls for a coffee entrepreneur and moves into his Brooklyn brownstone with his doomsday-prepping roommates. Packed with tension, curiosity and optimized soy protein bars, The Survivalists is a darkly funny novel by Kashana Cauley, a former writer for The Daily Show and Pod Save America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Bourbon With Friends. The guys sit down with Graeme Robertson. The team met Graeme and his wife in Edinburgh Scotland at Sam Heughans release of his book Waypoints. Graeme met Sam on the West Highland Way. The two quickly bonded with the trials and tribulations the West Highland Way present and Graeme ultimately ended up in Sam's book. He also shared the stage with Sam at his book release that we attended. Now, there is more to Graem than just being in Waypoints and chatting about his relationship with Sam. Graeme has an amazing story and a great whisky journey. This is a really fun episode that we know you all are really going to enjoy!Make sure you give Graeme a follow on IG - @graeme.m.robertsonYou can also read about Graeme in Sam's book. You can find the link to order the book here.  https://www.amazon.com/Waypoints-Scottish-Journey-Sam-Heughan/dp/0316495530Check out our sponsors!Kentucky Eagle INC. - Kentucky Eagle is growing and in need of talented people with a passion for wine and spirits. We are looking for sales positions and operational roles. We are a family owned and operated company that offers above industry average compensation, up to 7.5% 401K match, health-life-dental-vision-life insurance, car allowance, and cell allowance. Positions are available in markets around Kentucky. Please visit kyeagle.netcareers to apply.Check out their website - www.kyeagle.netBlind Barrels - Blind Whiskey Tasting Kit that was born to disrupt the whiskey industry by showcasing American craft whiskey that don't make their way to liquor store shelves due to distribution limitations. Blind tastings are all about discovery, education, and removing brand bias, and Blind Barrels hits home with whiskey communities by supporting the very best in smaller distillers who are making the most amazing, innovative, and delicious products that you can't get at your liquor store.Instagram - blindbarrelswww.blindbarrels.comFollow us on Instagram @bwfpodcast

Neil Lapping, founder and CEO of Macs Adventure, joins Jeremy to talk about the West Highland Way, Scotland's premier long distance trail.  Before the interview, Jeremy recounts the stories of some of Scotland's most memorable historical figures.  After the interview, Jeremy walks us through his hike this past summer on the West Highland Way with his wife Andee, and their friends, the Kinsels, including with some audio from the trip.Macs Adventure:  https://www.macsadventure.com/us Outdoor Herbivore, for 10% off backpacking meals:  https://outdoorherbivore.com/Questions, comments, or suggestions:  trailsworthhiking@gmail.com

In this episode, Courtney talks with Steve "Mighty Blue" Adams, the host of "Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail - The Ultimate Mid-Life Crises". They discuss the amazing trail community, what it's like to settle in and feel at home in the woods and they answer the question: "Why would you hike the entire Appalachian Trail, twice?!" Steve's Bio: "I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2014, at the age of 62, as a complete hiking novice. Vowing never to hike again, I wrote a couple of books about my journey, and started podcasting, initially as a method of publicizing my books. Yet the podcast grew far beyond my books and kept me engaged with the hiking community. Since then, I have attempted (and failed) three times on the John Muir Trail, completed the Camino de Santiago (Les Francés), the West Highland Way in Scotland, and a second Appalachian Trail thru-hike. Then, in August / September 2022, I was able to successfully complete the TSX Challenge in California, when I summited Mt Whitney, to erase the memories of my unsuccessful JMT attempts. Going forward into my 70s, I have little doubt that new adventures will tempt me once more. I'm still up for a challenge!" Listen to Steve's show here: Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail - The Ultimate Mid-Life Crises Contact Steve: steve@hikingradionetwork.com Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Remember, I'd love to hear from you on any topic that comes up in the show or if you know someone that would be a great guest for the show. Email me at hikingunfiltered@gmail.com. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen to the podcast. It really helps the show! You can also leave a voicemail for me on through the website. I may even share it on the show! Click here: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/hiking-unfiltered/ You can join the Unfiltered community on Facebook to share your questions and show ideas. https://www.facebook.com/HikingUnfiltered You also find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hikingunfiltered/ Check out the other shows on the Hiking Radio Network https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/ *Stuff I love!* Get your Myaderm CBD pain relief products here: https://www.myaderm.com/ Use the code HIKING at checkout to get 20% off your first order! Start your own Riverside Podcast here: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=cam

In Florida, a video shows police arresting 19 people accused of committing voter fraud. A 2018 state constitutional amendment restored the right to vote to many felons, but not those convicted of murder or felony sex offenses, leading to confusion over who was eligible. Neil Volz, deputy director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, joins us. Then, human-made threats are responsible for the decline of nearly half of bird species. One in eight species is threatened with extinction, according to a new report, and birds tell us a lot about the state of the environment and the health of the planet. Stuart Butchart, a chief scientist at BirdLife International and a co-author of the report, joins us. And, Sam Heughan may not be too similar to his "Outlander" character Jamie Fraser, but he has a tale of his own journey to tell. The actor documents his hike of Scotland's West Highland Way while reflecting on his personal life and acting career. "Waypoints: My Scottish Journey" comes out on Oct. 25 and Heughan joins us.

The West Highland Way is definitely a walk on the wild side, for sure!  Join Marvin and Gabrielle as they chat about their latest adventure, a 96 mile hike in the highlands of Scotland in 8 days and over a 10,000 ft. elevation gain!  Join us from Scotland and London as we cover all the bases of flora, fauna, food, and fun, as well as experiences that highlighted a special birthday trip for Gabrielle...Here's a few websites and resources to click on and learn more:Walking the West Highland WayMore about the West Highland Way trailGuide to West Highland Way Wildlifehttps://westhighlandway.com/The West Highland Way:  A Short HistoryInterested in having Marvin and Gabrielle speak at your event?  Email us below for more information!Email us at www.walkingonthewildside21@gmail.comFollow us on our two webpages to see photos and blogs about our podcasts and nature in general:Nature Nook PhotographyWalkin' on the Wild SideYou can listen directly from our website at https://walkinonthewildside.buzzsprout.com, or from any of the major podcast platforms, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, iHeart Radio, TuneIn, Stitcher, and more! Subscribe to our podcasts on any of these platforms and leave us a review!We hope you enjoy listening to our podcast and welcome your emails, comments, and feedback.  Hopefully, we will inspire you to get out there and start "Walkin' on the Wild Side"!

"Just before the pandemic, I walked 96 miles (154.5 km) in seven days on the West Highland Way in Scotland, though I was hardly alone in this endeavor. About 250 people start the walk each day, including the amazing group of primary women that I walked with, indicative of both the attraction of the trail and the popularity of this form of physical activity. All types of people were walking. There were young people and old people, some fit and some not so obviously so. The walk was exhilarating and at the same time hard and very long. Much of the great feeling of satisfaction I had at the end of every day was the feeling of achievement at having physically and emotionally pushed my own limits." Paula Rochon is a geriatrician. She shares her story and discusses her KevinMD article, "Reduce your loneliness, improve your well-being, and take the first step." This episode is sponsored by the Stanford Physician Leadership Certificate Program. For the aspiring physician leader, leadership skills are one of the most important and influential traits that will elevate your overall success.    Leadership impacts nearly every aspect of your career in a complex and diverse health care system. Including how you effectively communicate and influence those around you, how you respond to conflict and make important key decisions, how you develop your team, and even how you navigate social dynamics in your workplace.    Stanford Medicine recognizes the need to foster physician leaders in health care. That is why they developed the physician leadership certificate program. This 6-month cohort-based program includes live virtual sessions, self-paced learning modules, professional coaching, a capstone project, and much more: Providing C-suite education for the non-C-suite physician leader.   They encourage all early career and aspiring physician leaders to apply. To find out more about the program or apply, visit physicianleadership.stanford.edu. Did you enjoy today's episode? Rate and review the show so more audiences can find The Podcast by KevinMD. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get notified when a new episode comes out. Click here to earn 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CME for this episode. Also available in Category 1 CME bundles. Powered by CMEfy - a seamless way for busy clinician learners to discover Internet Point-of-Care Learning opportunities that reward AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Learn more at about.cmefy.com/cme-info

The West Highland Way is a classic.A classic long distance trail that happens to be located in an amazingly gorgeous country — Scotland.The West Highland Way covers 96 miles of diverse scenery.And, it's doable for someone who is in decent shape.In other words, you don't have to be über fit.So...how do you go about walking this trail?What are some tips and tricks?And what is it like or what can you expect as you walk the West Highland Way?Tune into this episode to find out all of this.Of course, I'll also share a few stories of my time walking this awesome trail.Want to chat about the West Highland Way a wee bit more?Feel free to email me at lynne@wanderyourway.com In this episode:2:27: What it is2:54: Placing it on the map3:45: The terrain of the trail 6:02: Do your research7:47: Determine how you want to do it 13:24: Determine how many days/budget16:38: Have a good pack18:09: What to pack22:26: Be prepared for bad weather24:00: Orienteering25:07: Meet people27:23: Stop and smell the heather28:58: Celebrate your accomplishment31:40: Day 133:15: Day 236:32: Day 338:54: Day 440:28: Day 543:19: Day 645:32: Day 747:15: Lynne's Stories55:17 Wrapping it upImportant links:10  Tips for Walking the West Highland WayBest 11 Things Every Traveler Should Do in Fort William Scotland West Highland WayWalk HighlandsWalkers WaysMacs AdventureHillwalk ToursMyrtle Bank GuesthouseGlencoyne DistillerySupport the show

Rab Wardell is a talented multi-discipline mountain biker who came up through the ranks of cross country racing to reach World Cup level. Along the way, there have been numerous ups and downs with overtraining and bouts of depression, that have led Rab to question himself and to step away from racing. We sat down for a chat at the Tweed Valley EWS where Rab was racing the insanely tough ebike event. Rab's open and honest approach, to what has been a challenging career so far, was refreshing and shows just how hard it can be to make it in our sport. It also shows that you can come back from low points in your life and Rab offers some insight into how he did that. Rab also share's some wisdom on over-training and how to fuel events that I hope you'll find really useful. So sit back, hit play and listen to this episode with Rab Wardell. You can check out Rab's 'Old Enough to Know Better' video series on Wahoo's YouTube channel here, and the latest episode is here. You can watch Rab's West Highland Way film here. If you want to follow Rab on Instagram, you'll find him @rabwardell. Supporting Partners Wahoo A market leader in Road cycling, Wahoo are relatively new to the mountain bike world, but are serious about getting involved. They are already supporting top athletes like Tahnee Seagrave, Danny Hart, Wyn Masters, Brendan Fairclough, and Loic Bruni, along with many others too. Wahoo were kind enough to support my training for the EWS100 and since November last year I've been using Wahoo's products and found them intuitive, robust and a great addition to my training. Their GPS watch the ELEMNT RIVAL, their GPS computer the ELEMNT BOLT, and a Wahoo KICKR smart trainer were my choices, all combined with the super comfy TICKR heart rate strap. You can also check out their online one stop training and virtual racing platform, Wahoo X. You can check out all that Wahoo have to offer over at wahoofitness.com. Podcast Stuff Downtime EP Downtime EP issue 2 is now available at downtimepodcast.com/ep. EP takes inspiration from the guests and topics of the podcast. It expands on them, and takes them into a stunning print-only format. EP is the perfect companion for some quiet time away from the distractions of modern life. Beautiful to have and hold, and a timeless piece of mountain bike history. Just head over to downtimepodcast.com/ep to save yourself £5 off of the cover price with an annual subscription for just £20 plus postage or you can purchase EP1, or EP2 on their own too. Merch If you want to support the podcast, and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop. Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don't forget to subscribe. Each episode will get delivered to your device as soon as it's available and it's totally free. You'll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/subscribe. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. While you're there, why not join our newsletter to get our Weekend Warm-Up email every Friday. Full of interesting bike-related stuff, competitions, product recommendations and more. Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes Photo - Tommy Wilkinson

He's navigated his way around the Emerald Isle, but now it's time for John Robins to pilot his beloved compact SUV to pastures new. Will there be golf? Yes. Will there be wind? Just a bit. Will there be pints? Of course. It's time for him to swap limericks for lochs and set sail for the next destination in his journey of self (and content) discovery: Scotland. This episode sees John take on the seemingly impossible task of walking all the way around Loch Lomond, he gets recognised walking along the West Highland Way and (in an effort to bring balance to the series) names roughly 20 makes and models of car.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by goodr, we are joined by peakbagger, author, search and rescuer, and all around awesome human, Nancy East.  We go through Nancy's impressive list of thru-hikes, how she manages all the backpacking with a family who only sometimes joins her, we chat in depth about her search and rescue experiences and what advice all hikers can glean from the perspective of someone trying to rescue you, and we learn all about Nancy's book "Chasing the Smokies Moon: An audacious 938-mile hike fueled by love, loss, laughter, and lunacy". As recent guest Caet Cash put it, Nancy East is a beast. On the trail, this is 100% true.  In talking with Nancy, the opposite is the case- Nancy is one of the nicest people you'll ever encounter and we had a great time chatting with her. We wrap the show with some more highlights from Trail Days, the triple crown of board games, and that the first and biggest magazine for Backpackers is significantly scaling back its operations.  Goodr: Use code “backpacker15” for 15% off at goodr.com/backpacker15. Gossamer Gear: Use code “littledonkeygirl” for 15% off at gossamergear.com.  Organifi: Use code “backpacker” for 20% off at organifi.com/backpacker. [divider] Interview with Nancy East Nancy's Website Nancy's Book Nancy's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:04:38 - QOTD: What was your personal highlight on the last day of Trail Days? 00:16:02 - Introducing Nancy 00:16:43 - What's the origin story of your trail name? 00:18:55 - Was that event particularly stressful since you had your kids with you? 00:19:32 - How does Chaunce know Nancy? 00:20:22 - At what point did you learn of Nancy's legendary status? 00:21:54 - Tell us your trail resume. 00:23:56 - What advice do you have for someone who's looking to hike the Tahoe Rim Trail? 00:26:40 - Tell us about the Bartram Trail. 00:28:37 - Tell us about the Tour de LeConte. 00:29:38 - Do you leave your pack at the top or carry it the whole time? 00:30:51 - Tell us about setting the FKT on the Tour de LeConte. 00:31:54 - Is there a strategy to which trails you go up and which trails you go down? 00:34:05 - Bloody Mary check-in. 00:35:07 - Tell us about the Foothills Trail. 00:37:10 - How old were your kids when they hiked with you and how did they like the trail? 00:39:30 - Tell us about the Four Pass Loop. 00:42:14 - Tell us about the West Highland Way. 00:44:20 - Tell us about your blog.  00:45:36 - Tell us about the Tour du Mont Blanc. 00:48:10 - Tell us about the Trans Catalina Trail. 00:53:10 - Tell us about the Wonderland Trail. 00:54:39 - Tell us about the Timberline Trail. 00:56:05 - Tell us about the Palmetto Trail. 00:59:31 - Tell us a synopsis of your new book. 01:06:35 - Tell us more about how you got into search and rescue and lost person behavior. 01:10:08 - What are some of the most memorable rescues you've done? 01:14:14 - What are the most common traits of lost person behavior? 01:16:30 - Do you have strong thoughts about Gerry Largay? 01:18:40 - Give us some of the highlights and lowlights of your Smokies map hike. 01:23:04 - Did you know before the hike that you would write a book about it? 01:25:49 - How did you plan the hike? 01:28:18 - What food do you pick to bring to a lost person? 01:30:13 - Has anyone flirted with you during a rescue? 01:31:02 - What's the strategy for making kids love backpacking? 01:35:32 - What are the essential skills you've ensured your kids know? 01:37:30 - Are they proficient with navigation? 01:38:42 - Where can people find you? 01:39:16 - What adventures do you have coming up? 01:39:54 - Where can people find the book? 01:40:38 - Thank you! SEGMENTS Trek Propaganda Outside Ends Monthly Print Runs of Backpacker Magazine Amid Layoffs by Kelly Floro Triple Crown of board games Mail Bag 5 Star Review Dad Joke [divider] Check out our sound guy @Paulybooyshallcross. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Jason Lawrence, Christopher Marshburn, Sawyer Products, Brad and Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Patrick Cianciolo, Paul Packman Sealy, Matt Soukup, Jason Snailer, and Greg Mac. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Liz Seger, Cynthia Voth, Emily Brown, Dcnerdlet, Jeff LaFranier, Peter Ellenberg, Jacob Northrup, Peter Leven.

Natisha Webb wrote to me recently about my West Highland Way trip, telling me she'd already booked to go on the same hike next year. We corresponded, and it turns out that she also thru-hiked the AT in 2021, having been "Covided" off in 2020. Naturally, I wanted her to tell her story, and she agreed to come on the show. As you'll hear, she is a pragmatic woman, making sensible decisions when decisions are required. If you'd like to learn more about Natisha and her hiking, and van, life, check out her Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/calypso_chronicles/. Additionally, you can check out at her YouTube page at https://youtube.com/user/uglybarnicle We caught up with two of our Class of 2022 this week, neither of whom is actually on the trail right now! Katie Westling, who we followed in 2021, is heading back to the Appalachian Trail in early June to complete the last 500 or so miles of her hike. She tells us her plans. If you'd like to find out more about "Then The Hail Came," check out George's website at https://georgesteffanos.webador.com/. You can also find George's book on Amazon at this link. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QFG4ZR6 If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

This week's show is all about my recent "saunter" on the West Highland Way in Scotland. As many of you know, I'd never hiked before I moved to the US, and I certainly didn't know about this little gem in Scotland. I'd originally intended to couple a quicker hike on the WHW with a similarly fast walk on Hadrian's Wall Path. However, as you'll hear, fate intervened, and I had one of my most satisfying hikes. I've also added a lot more pictures this week (corresponding with the day they were taken), because I didn't share many of them on Facebook or Instagram. For those of you who are interested, my itinerary was as follows: Day 1 - from Milngavie (Mile Zero) to Drymen Camping (Mile 11.0), an 11 mile day Day 2 - from Drymen Camping (Mile 11.0) to Balmaha (Mile 19.2), an 8.2 mile day Day 3 - from Balmaha (Mile 19.2) to Rowardennan (Mile 27.6), an 8.4 mile day Day 4 - from Rowardennan (Mile 27.6) to Inverarnan (Mile 41.5), a 13.9 mile day Day 5 - from Inverarnan (Mile 41.5) to Tyndrum (Mile 53.3), an 11.8 mile day Day 6 - from Tyndrum (Mile 53.3) to The Bridge of Orchy (Mile 60.3), a 7 mile day Day 7 - from The Bridge of Orchy (Mile 60.3) to Glencoe "Pods" (Mile 72.4), a 12.1 mile day Day 8 - from Glencoe "Pods" (Mile 72.4) to Kinlochleven (Mile 81.3), an 8.9 mile day Day 9 - from Kinlochleven (Mile 81.3) to Fort William (Mile 96.8), a 15.5 mile day. If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.