Paths in the Outdoors: Recent Episodes
Davy Wright
The podcast is born from a gear, media and events outdoor website MyOutdoors. We come into contact with all sorts of people from the outdoors and beyond, we have found their stories inspiring and we want to share them with you.
Welcome to episode 29 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this episode we talk to Adam Raja.
Adam grew up on the outskirts of Glasgow where he found himself in a lifestyle that didn’t have the greatest of futures. He talks about this time, where it led and the changes he has made to make his way of life a more positive place.
This brought to the Highlands of Scotland, which is a far cry from the concrete surroundings he started with. This new vista has changed his perspective on his life and future.
We talk about his heritage, what makes him tick now and his acceptance of who he is. Also, being scared of his Gran keeping him on at school.
As a day job, Adam works for Protect our Winters UK as their Marketing Manager.
All this has led him to work with Berghaus, where Coldhouse Collective have made a film about his journey. It was shown at Kendal Mountain Festival and will be on general release soon.
There will be a follow up episode with Oz Miller, who participated in this episode, keep a look out for it.
It can all be watched on YouTube and Spotify and listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Welcome to episode 28 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this episode we talk to Duncan McCallum who has had a varied career in the outdoors which has revolved around climbing.
Duncan found climbing early which took him all over the world, working in television as a camera man funding the habit. This also brought some amazing experiences which Duncan chats about some of these.
His current project is The Ledge Climbing Gym in Inverness. This is a charity as well as a climbing gym. Duncan talks about the support that the centre & charity will give to the community both new and existing, focussing on those going through hardships and economic difficulties. If you can help or know someone who can, please pass this on.
Get yourself settled in, this one is 2 hours long but there’s lots of good chat.
It can all be watched on YouTube and Spotify and listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Welcome to episode 27 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this episode we talk to Fiona Quinn about her unique LEJOG triathlon and recent business start-up.
Fiona found cycling and decided that it was time to cycle the length of the country, added the walk, then put the ‘tri’ part by paddling south to north. She told me all about the trials of the events but most importantly what she learnt from them.
Check out her book ‘Ignore the Fear’, Fiona wrote about the paddling segment of her triathlon.
More recently she has turned herself to a bit of running, figuring out what adventure means for her. Keeping her busy right now is a new business start-up, which she tells me, how she’s used her adventure learning to help her make a success of Rebel Gelato.
It can all be watched on YouTube and Spotify and listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Welcome to episode 26 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this episode we talk to Steve Scott who has been involved in the outdoor industry since his early years of skiing.
We talk about growing up in the Lake District, carving a profession in the ski and outdoor adventure industry. Then how he became a director of Kendal Mountain Festival.
The episodes looks in to how all the life decisions have come together to where he is now. From travelling in a van to ski races, soaring over the French Alps in a paraglider to corporate team building in the Lake District amongst many other interesting life experiences.
He is now based in Kendal with his family and is part of the management team of Kendal Mountain Festival.
It can all be watched on YouTube and Spotify and listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Welcome to episode 25 of Paths in the Outdoors, we speak to Harrison Ward who found the outdoors after a difficult few years and incorporated his love of food combining his new and old passions.
He uses his experiences to share with other, bringing people around the ‘table’ with the food he cooks on the fells. This path has led to all kinds of opportunities, one of the highlights being on the BBC with Mary Berry.
As a mental health advocate he tells his story for others to see the benefits of the outdoors and finding a passion.
This has led to him having a short film made about his journey which we discuss in the podcast, you can find it here.
Watch the interview below or find it on your favourite streaming platform
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Welcome to episode 24 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this episode we talk to Katie Mackay, a keen climber and mountain instructor.
She has established herself, through her love of climbing, as Mountain Climbing instructor, working between the Lake District and her home of Scotland and beyond.
We chat about how she found climbing and developed into her career. Where this has taken her and the projects and events she has been involved with like the Women’s Trad Festival and Women’s Rock Festival in Ireland
We also discussed her lockdown challenge of being the first female to do the Lake District Classic Rock Round self supported in less than 24 hours.
Katie is supported by Salewa and Tenaya climbing.
It can all be watched on YouTube and Spotify and listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Welcome to episode 23 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this episode we talk to Ellie and Matt, who are the team behind Summit Fever Media, an award winning adventure film production company.
They have both been interested in the outdoors from an early age but through meeting whilst working in Cotswolds Outdoor they developed a creative energy that has grown and brought us almost live race footage and adventure documentaries starring the likes of Jenny Tough and Damien Hall.
We talk about how they developed their skills, their routes into the business and what they look for when they are filming and editing. Please check out their films via their website. ‘Wrath’, which is discussed during the chat, is currently available on the Kendal Mountain Player
There is also chat about their favourite films and what stands out for them on their projects.
The rain did come in whilst we were chatting so the lens does get obscured by droplets, the hazards of recording outside. It is an outdoor podcast!
It can all be watched on YouTube and Spotify and listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Welcome to episode 22 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this is a “moment” on the path where I talk to Jenny about the release of her new book and what her thoughts on the process were and the challenges around doing her adventures and putting them down in print.
In the future we will sit down and delve into her full path, however, meantime, get yourself a copy of her book “Solo” which is available everywhere books are sold Thursday 7th July, pre-orders are available when this podcast goes out.
Also, big thanks to Alex Roddie for the questions, much more eloquently put together than I had planned.
It can all be watched on YouTube and Spotify and listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Welcome to episode 21 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this episode we talk to Misba Khan, how has been developing her hiking and mountaineering for several years. She has also been on an all-female Euro Arabian North Pole trip.
Misba tells me about the inspiration for getting into the outdoors and the challenges she has faced. She has forged an outdoor lifestyle for herself and found the benefits.
This has led to being part of an expedition to the North Pole in 2018 led by British explorer Felicity Aston. There will be a film, Exposure, being released later this year documenting the trip.
We sat down for the interview following her talk at Keswick Mountain Festival on the Craghopper stage, the weather turned and there is a bit of background noise due to the wind and other festival goers. The other issue was a technical one, meaning there is only one camera view, fortunately capturing the star. I don’t think it takes away from the chat at all.
It can all be watched on YouTube and Spotify and listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Welcome to episode 20 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this episode we talk to Alex Roddie, who tells about his love of long distance routes in the UK and abroad. He also explains how he uses his time in the mountains to create the narrative of his writing.
He also is the editor for Sidetracked magazine and gear reviewer for TGO magazine. If that’s not enough he has written numerous guidebooks and novels. His most recent the book, The Farthest Shore about walking the Cape Wrath Trail is available via Vertebrate Publishing.
Alex tells us how he has shaped his work around being in the outdoors, we met him in Fort William whilst he was training for a big trail this year and working remotely. The day included a walk up the Pap of Glencoe.
It can all be watched on YouTube and Spotify and listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
The article Alex talks about on hiking the Haute Route Pyrenees can be found on Sidetracked here.
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Welcome to episode 19 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this episode we talk to Alex Staniforth about his adventurous lifestyle and his battle with mental health.
We cover how his experience in school pushed to seek other interests and where this has taken him. To Nepal, Tibet and all over the UK. Alex now uses these experiences to tell his story and motivate others through speaking at schools, businesses and events.
He is the co-founder of an amazing charity, Mind Over Mountains, which is making great strides in assisting peoples mental health using the outdoors.
Alex talks about his first 100 mile fell run, since recording this he completed the Lakes, Meres & Waters on the 9th April 2022.
It can all be watched on YouTube and Spotify and listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
The pod is on Instagram and Twitter help us spread the word and share it whenever you can. Please like, share and comment, especially on Apple where it helps with the algorithm.
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Welcome to episode 18 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this episode we talk to Brian Sharp from Mountain Wave coaching.
Brian is now based in the highlands of Scotland after being introduced to the mountains a bit later in life. He is forging a lifestyle around running, tourism and coffee!
He shares his adventures on his social media channels which inspires him through the people he connects with. Brian has lots of ideas, which he tells me about, for the future involving local Highland suppliers.
His achievements have led him to be supported by Rab and Teko socks.
I chatted to him whilst we were at Fort William Mountain Festival. Thanks to the festival and Outdoor Capital of the UK for making this happen.
It can all be watched on YouTube and Spotify and listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
The pod is on Instagram and Twitter help us spread the word and share it whenever you can. Please like, share and comment, especially on Apple where it helps with the algorithm.
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Welcome to episode 17 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this episode we talk to Shane Ohly, who has a passion for all things adventure, with his take on the definition of the term.
He started when he was a teenager as a climber, establishing himself as ‘loose cannon’ of the sport, climbing bold solos and admits that there was an element of recklessness. He then transitioned into a mountain runner, focusing on orienteering based races, as well as big mountain routes. Shane talks about his dedication to the whatever adventure he sets his mind to.
Nowadays, he is race director at Ourea Events, still getting out to climb and run, but the logistics of planning world renowned running events, like the Dragons Back or Skyline Scotland, keeps him busy. We discuss the safety aspects he has developed and the environmental management that goes into these events, amongst other things.
It can all be watched on YouTube and Spotify and listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Welcome to episode 16 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this episode we talk to Isaac Kenyon.
Isaac is a world record holding adventurer who is sculpting his adventurers around the need to promote a positive environmental culture and this is reflected in the Pedal 4 Parks film he is involved in that was shown at COP26.
We talk about how he found the outdoors through swimming initially as he learned about the positive impact to growing mental health concerns whilst at university. Also, about the adventures his outdoor passion has taken on and how this overlaps into his day job. He tells us about Climate Explorers and how the team involved plan to use this for outdoor education across the globe.
As we were in the Alexandra Hotel in Fort William during the Mountain Festival this year, there is a bit of background noise from other people moving around the hotel. Hopefully it doesn’t distract from the great chat I had with Isaac.
It can all be watched on YouTube and Spotify and listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Thanks to the Outdoor Capital of the UK and Fort William Mountain Festival for assisting in making this interview happening.
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Welcome to episode 15 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast. This is ‘moment’ on the path, a short edition where I talk to Hazen Audel about the upcoming release of his National Geographic series ‘Primal Survivor: Escape the Amazon’.
In the new series, explorer Hazen takes on his toughest challenge yet, fighting his way through 500 miles of tropical Amazon jungle using only traditional survival methods at the most perilous time of year, the rainy season. Hazen’s journey is continually hampered by rain, flooding areas and blocking his paths.
However rainy season has its rewards. Wildlife is on the move meaning Hazen gets to witness some astonishing sights, from dense primeval forest and savannahs filled with snakes, to tall granite mountains and swamps filled with caiman. Can Hazen complete his long journey and escape the Amazon before the rains makes it impossible?
Filmed using National Geographic’s trademark high-end documentary style, each episode sees Hazen tackle a different leg of his perilous journey as he bravely takes on the mission to escape to the edge of the forest before being trapped by the floods of the rainy season.
Tune in to catch the adventure: ‘Primal Survivor: Escape the Amazon’ from Thursday 14 April at 9pm on the National Geographic channel.
It can all be watched on YouTube and Spotify and listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Welcome to episode 14 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this episode we talk to Calum Maclean.
Calum is a Gaelic speaking presenter and broadcaster who does a lot of work for the BBC. In the podcast we talk about how this is part of his identity and how he has developed this in his work today. We delve into his up bringing, trips down under and how he uses his creativity to make content for his social media channels and BBC The Social.
He is an ambassador for the Outdoor Swimming Society and we talk about the popularity of the sport and the resources the organisation has to help new swimmers safely into the past time.
We recorded this at Fort William Mountain Festival, thanks to them the Lochaber Chamber of Commerce and Outdoor Capital of the UK for facilitating the interview.
It can all be watched on YouTube and Spotify and listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Welcome to episode 13 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this episode we talk to Simon Yearsley. Simon has spent his entire adult life climbing, he has first ascents all over the globe.
There was a short period where he ventured into caving and this established two of the most life affirming relationships he still holds today.
Simon talks frankly about how he balances his passions and loves. And how two major events in recent years have altered his path. Included in this podcast there is a section (crudely recorded) where his lifelong friend and climbing partner, Malcolm Bass, talks at the Fort William Mountain Festival. Malcolm had a life changing stroke which he is currently recovering from.
Thanks to Simon for sitting down with me, it was a great chat and the time flew by. Simon did want me do add that Bert Jenkins won a prize at Kendal Mountain Festival, not Keswick as he mentioned in the interview.
As discussed in the podcast, there is a page to donate to the the Move Mountains for Malcolm fundraiser page here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/move-mountains-for-malcolm
Thanks to Fort William Mountain Festival for the great weekend which brought so many people together and allowed me to get this interview. The Lochaber Chamber of Commerce and Outdoor Capital of the UK were amazing that weekend allowing me to record the podcast in their office. And thanks to Paddy Cuthbertson from Little House Media for his support in helping to organise the interview.
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Welcome to episode 12 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this episode we talk to Franco Cookson. Franco is a professional climber that has established himself as an expert in falling.
But don’t think this is a bad thing, it only helps him climb harder. He stars in the film “Fall Theory” produced by Alastair Lee, which was shown as part of the Brit Rock Tour. Davy speaks to him to find out what brought him to climbing and how he prepares for the big falls.
Franco has helped to develop the climbing scene in the North York Moors, producing a guide book for the area. He is keen to establish bold routes in the area and he tells me about his process of grading routes.
Thanks to Franco for giving up his time between climbing and working.
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Welcome to episode 11 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this episode we talk to Gilly McArthur.
She really needs no introduction, she is an amazing illustrator and we talk about the quirkiness of her creations. We also discuss how she came from the corporate world to find her path through a career break, basing herself in Chamonix. Which has led her now to being a inspiration in the UK for open water swimming.
We had this chat on the shores of Lake Windemere after we had a ‘swim’ in the cold water of the lake. The sound is affected by the surroundings, whether it be other people around or the water lapping on the shores behind us.
It can all be watched on YouTube and Spotify and listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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Welcome to episode 10 of Paths in the Outdoors podcast, this episode we talk to Nashy of Get After It podcast and dad of the Get After it Family
He is an adventure, fitness and sports enthusiast and proud father of three. He is the first to seize opportunities in outdoor adventures, regularly pushing himself and his family out of their comfort zone in an attempt to secure a satisfying work/life balance.
His adventures have led to him becoming an Ambassador for Scottish based adventure brand, Vango.
The chat also included Abby, mum of the Get After family as she moves from a career in Forensic Science to fulfilling her dream as a full time fitness and well-being instructor. She is also co-director at Groundswell Scotland.
We chat about adventure, mental health, family and what the aspirations are for the Get After It Family.
Once the chat finished Nashy led us down to his local dip location in East Lothian which is seconds from Get After It HQ. Excuse the outro sound as we had just dunked ourselves in the sea and the GoPro microphone was still draining the sea out.
It can all be watched on YouTube and Spotify and listened to on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
The pod is on Instagram and Twitter help us spread the word and share it whenever you can. Please like, share and comment, especially on Apple where it helps with the algorithm.
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A new addition to the MyOutdoors content has arrived. There have been interviews posted on our YouTube for a little over a year now and the idea has been discussed for a while but we’ve decided to make it official.
Introducing “Paths in the Outdoors” podcast, or pitopod, a platform to discuss journey’s and experiences around the outdoors. We will delve into what how people got started in the outdoors, where it has taken them physically and mentally. How it has shaped them and where they want it to take them. Whether it’s mountains, trails or water, we want to know how people get the most from their path.
Top graphic designer, Anna from Blunt Crayon creative conceived the logo from the concept of our idea. The brief was short but she nailed it, using bright and distinctive colours to make the logo stand out online.
The pod will be video based and published on out YouTube channel, it will also be published on podcast channels, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The big news is we have been granted early adoption of video podcast on Spotify!
As much as possible the interviews will be done face to face as we feel this a better way to connect, however, sometimes it’s just not going to be possible and we will use Zoom.
We aim to release one every two weeks, there may be a break from time to time but we already have great guests lined up and plans for many more. We’re excited to hear their story and it’s our hope that by putting them on podcast platforms it will give everyone a much better opportunity to make time to listen to them, either on your walks, hikes or in the car.
Our previous interviews are available to listen to now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, all future ones will be video on Spotify.
We have plans to have giveaways for our loyal listeners and other opportunities for people to get involved. MyOutdoors has always been a platform for our readers to participate in and pitopod will be no different. The pod is on Instagram and Twitter help us spread the word and share it whenever you can. Please like, share and comment, especially on Apple where it helps with the algorithm.
If there are any guests you want to hear from let us know and we will try our best to sit down with them.
Please enjoy listening to the interviews and we’d love to hear your thoughts.
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With the release of “The Wall – Climb for Gold” on selected channels following four athletes through their Olympic journey when sport climbing is included for the first time, we catch up with Shauna Coxsey to hear about her journey.
“The Wall – Climb for Gold” follows the climbers over a two-year period as they battle to make it through the qualifying events to get to Tokyo, for the first-ever Olympic climbing competition. The journey includes a gruelling season of competition and training that sees all their original plans in tatters as the Covid-19 pandemic forces the Olympics to be postponed. As they battle both mentally and physically enroute to the games, the film reveals an astonishing and inspiring insight into what it means to be an Olympian, and ultimately what it means to be human.
“The Wall - Climb for Gold” is being released globally on digital via Apple and Amazon Prime on 18th January 2022 The documentary is an intimate portrait into their lives: Brooke Raboutou (USA), Janja Garnbret (Slovenia), Miho Nonaka (Japan), Shauna Coxsey MBE (Great Britain). Shauna Coxsey, 28, is one of the most successful British climbers in history, with Bouldering World Cup titles in 2016 and 2017. Coxsey has fought to overcome serious injury, but hopes to continue her success with a record-shattering performance at the Olympics.
The other Adidas Terrex sponsored athletes included in the film are: Janja Garnbret, 22, was a child phenomenon and holds the most world titles under her belt in the sport. Heralded the greatest competition climber of all time and the overwhelming favourite for the Olympic title, she is under extraordinary pressure to deliver when it matters most. Brooke Raboutou, 20, is one of the youngest competitors at the Games and must balance training and being a student at UC-San Diego. Both Raboutou’s mother and father are legends of the sport, winning numerous World Cup titles in the 1990s and she hopes to continue the family success. Miho Nonaka, 24, the 2018 Bouldering World Cup champion, is a Tokyo native and must overcome all the extra pressure of representing her country in her home city.
Thank you to Shauna, Anna from Entertainment PR and Lyndsay from All Conditions Media for making the interview happen. Remember to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel.
This is from our back catalogue, it was published on our YouTube Channel on 17th January 2022
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Anna Taylor is a climber and adventurer based in the Lake District. She has carved an amazing career in a short space of time and at such a young age will have lots of time ahead of her to go even further.
In 2019, Anna joined Leo Houlding on a trip to Guyana to climb Mount Roraima which has been made in to a film called House of the Gods. Since then she has cycled the length of the UK linking up all the routes in Ken Wilson’s ‘Classic Rock’ guide.
It was an absolute pleasure to talk to Anna, thanks to her for giving up her time in what was a busy weekend at Kendal Mountain Festival.
Also thanks to Jen Brown from Kendal Mountain Festival and Chris Lines that helped make this interview happen. Photo credit for the opening image to Neil Gresham.
This is from our back catalogue, it was published on our YouTube Channel on 10th December 2021
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Kendal Mountain Festival is the UK’s largest and longest-running gathering of the outdoor community. For 40 years the Festival has been sharing the latest stories of adventure, exploration, and achievement through a packed programme of film, literature, visual art and talks.
We caught up with one of the directors to get the lowdown on the upcoming 2021 festival, following the disappointment of the previous years festival not being able to run a live attenable event. This did lead to the inception of the Kendal Mountain Player, which Clive discusses further. Also we delve in to some of the challenges faced this year but more importantly the highlights of the Mountain Festival and what visitors can look forward to.
This is from our back catalogue, it was published on our YouTube Channel on 12th November 2021
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Iona Andean is a nurse, adventurer, and founder of a social enterprise and walking group that helps people enjoy the outdoors.
Iona is a Berghaus ambassador and we sit down with her to discuss how she promotes her messages around the importance of supporting your mental health to a wider audience.
Iona started a walking group on Facebook and it has grown to 4.5 thousand members, watch the interview to check out how she makes the most of the group to help her own and the members mental health. Thanks to Iona for giving up her time.
This is from our back catalogue, it was published on our YouTube Channel on 31st October 2021
Also, thanks to Berghaus, Helinox and Chris Lines for contributing to it all.
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Davy sits down with Louis Tinsley and Anthony ‘Staz’ Stazicker, co-founders of Thrudark. Both of the team are ex-UKSF operators and bring their wealth of experience working in the harsh environments they have operated in to designing a clothing range that will work well in these conditions.
There’s discussion about how the brand started, how they design process works, how their ambassadors have supported them and much more.
This is from our back catalogue, it was published on our YouTube Channel on 28th June 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_n17CVYsTQ&list=PLvpU4ac342AI3zpShzYiQlrgp7_JFFw9s&index=5
Paul Barton, Peak Proof, at the time recently completed the 53 mile Kinder Loop circuit beating the previous FKT by 85 mins. We talk to him about the attempt, the phenomenon of FKT’s and everything to do with the running community.
This is from our back catalogue, it was published on our YouTube Channel on 8th April 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U19frhA7zso&list=PLvpU4ac342AI3zpShzYiQlrgp7_JFFw9s&index=6
A discussion with Mike Strang, Interim CEO of Venture Trust on what the charity do and their developing relationship with Arc’teryx.
This interview is from our back catalogue, it was published on our YouTube Channel on 17th February 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEGaxQTALnY&list=PLvpU4ac342AI3zpShzYiQlrgp7_JFFw9s&index=7
James Forrest hiked all 214 Wainwright’s in 14 days 11 hours self supported in September 2020. We discuss how he tackled it and the mental strength it took to complete it.
This is from our back catalogue, it was published on our YouTube Channel on 15th Sept 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHgVheHjqf4&t=147s
On the 19th August 2020, Tim became the first person to do a Wingsuit BASE jump from a UK mountain. Hamish captured the event with some stunning images. We talked to both of them about the awesome achievement.
This interview took place in August 2020, and was originally published on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy77xfMrYIQ&t=291s