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Friedrichshafen Part Two
The Outdoor Trade Fair
Our second report from the European Outdoor trade Fair in Germany in July 2008 and this time we concentrate on clothing.
We hear about an exciting new Event jacket from Rab, new fabrics used by Icebreaker, a really interesting explanation and demo from Primaloft and Silk Boxers for men, all make for a great podcast!
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Lands End to John O’Groats
‘M & G Go for a walk’
Just a few days after they finished their 84 day epic walk from Lands End to John O'Groats in 2008, Gayle (and Mick) talk to me about highs and lows of walking through Great Britain.
The countryside, the people, the weather and of the gear. Stepping out of normal 'life', how are they feeling now as they have to adjust to normality?
Link to Gayle's
fantastic blog here!
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Friedrichshafen Part One
The Outdoor Trade Fair
Our first report from the huge outdoor trade fair at Friedrichshafen, Germany in July 2008 where we look at exciting new developments in
lightweight rucksacks from Lightwave, Inov-8 and Osprey.
Join us to find out more and stay tuned to The Outdoors Station for more podcasts from this year’s massive event.
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The Cape Wrath Trail
‘Part Four’
We finally arrive at Sandwood Bay and try to share our surroundings with listeners as best we can. In the most perfect wild camp spot surrounded by Skylarks we eat a gourmet meal, with freshly baked Bannock Bread, cooked over the Bush Buddy washed down with a nice chilled white wine. In the morning, it is kit review time before setting off for the final jaunt to the Cape!
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The Cape Wrath Trail
‘Part Five’
And so we drag ourselves away from the most perfect wild camping spot in the UK and make the final push from Sandwood Bay to Cape Wrath. The weather is fantastic, sunny and fresh and so one would expect the going to be easy underfoot. However the last few miles were the toughest of the whole trip. And then, suddenly that's it. It's all over ... now we've just got to catch the ferry to Durness in time...
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The Cape Wrath Trail
‘Part Two’
After a bracing wash in the River Oykel we follow the river to Inchnadamph Bunk House. The following day we are once again stunned by the beauty of the area as we climb towards Glas Bheinn, through the gully and try our best to find the words to describe the vista before us.
It starts to become clear just how special this trail really is.
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The Cape Wrath Trail
‘Part Three’
On the way to Kylesku we meet other walkers on the hill and hear what the area means to them. Then we pitch under a huge road bridge, but with an excellent view while I enjoy the first Bush Buddy meal of the trip. The following day I have a slight disaster of the footwear kind and due to our preset time scales, have to really push on towards Kinlochbervie. Exhausting!
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Paramo 2008
Following a successful early May trip to Cape Wrath using a Paramo Velez Smock, I thought I would take a closer look at the range and see what it offers.
Matt Semark from Paramo joins me to talk me through some of the current popular items in the range and explains about more about Paramo, how it works and which product is ideal for which end user.
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The Cape Wrath Trail
‘Part One’
Join Lee Wells and myself as we start our 100 mile walk from Ullapool to Cape Wrath, in early May 2008. This podcast starts our journey off and we discuss our route based on the Cicerone Guide ‘North to the Cape’. We try to describe the landscape, the history, the weather and of course .. gear, as we leave Ullapool and search for some hard to come by, wild camping spots.
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Cicerone Press
‘Jordan’
Tony Howard and Di Taylor have been climbing and trekking in the mountains of North Africa and the Middle East for over 30 years. In 1984 they discovered the area of Wadi Rum, and wrote the first guidebook. They return to Jordan every year to find a land of forested hills, dales carpeted in flowers, huge canyons, caves, limestone cliffs in wooded valleys and high mountains. This is the country of world famous sites of Petra, Pella, Ajlun and Kerak.
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Cicerone Press
‘The Outdoor Environment’
The landscape of our islands is constantly changing. We think we notice big changes, houses, wind turbines, but some are more subtle, as the countryside and its use over centuries is eased into a developing world. With his farming background, and more recent career as an outdoor writer, Mark Richards is uniquely placed to discuss how we can interpret these changes, and enjoy our countryside walks in an environmentally-conscious way.
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Cicerone Press
‘The John Muir Trail’
The John Muir Trail is a spectacular trek through California’s High Sierra from Yosemite (El Capitan and Half-Dome) to Mount Witney, highest peak in the continental US.
The 216 mile route can be comfortably fitted into a three-week holiday, but planning and preparation is critical as Ronald Turnbull will tell you – tune in to find out more, then get the Cicerone guidebook
and off you go!
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The Podzine
‘28/4/08’
A great podzine for you this week with an extended deadline on the competition.
We speak with Catherine Whitehead from Paramo who are
committed to ethical production, to Andy Rouse to hear about
the lifestyle of a wildlife photographer and to John Penny from Canon Uk, who has
given us a Canon G9 as a prize for this week's show!!
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Cicerone Press
‘The Book Of The Bivvy’
Ronald Turnbull is an outdoor writer with a difference! His boundless knowledge, quirky writing style and boyish sense of fun in the outdoors are all brought together in ‘The book of the Bivvy’. Here we hear from the man himself, with tips on bivvying in the rain, ideas for great trips, and the sheer pleasure of being on the hills for hours before (and after) the crowds have descended to the town below.
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The Gourmet Hedgerow
It's Springtime and many walkers are recognizing new growth in the hedgerow. We know there is much which can be harvested to add a zing to our plate, but which plant and what does it taste like? So Rose and I join Diana Bateman once again on a gourmet hedgerow walk, to find things which not only are edible, but taste great. Plus we have the satisfaction on knowing it saves us a small fortune in trendy restaurants!
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Cicerone Press
‘Walking In Scotland’
Scotland and outdoor activities seem to have been made for each other. With so much choice, it’s sometimes hard to decide where to go for your walking adventure. Here we talk to Ronald Turnbull, whose extensive knowledge of the best walking regions in Scotland is brought together in (currently) two guidebooks to the ranges near Ben Nevis and Glencoe, and the Cairngorms in the East.
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Cicerone Press
‘The Ribble Way’
Certainly a less well-known long-distance route, but one which captures everything that a good trail should have. The River Ribble springs from the limestone of the Yorkshire Dales, high on Cam Fell in the heart of Three Peak country. The 70-mile route is ideal for those new to trekking, with plentiful accommodation and sights of interest on the way.
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Cicerone Press
‘Cycle Touring’
Cycle touring need not be the sole reserve of the fit, lean ‘Tour de France’ cyclist, or even the club cyclist. In this podcast we hear from Jon Sparks about how to get started, just what level of ability you really do need, and some of the delights of moving through the countryside at a pace which combines a reasonable rate of progress with time to enjoy your surroundings to the full.
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Cicerone Press
‘Paddy Dillon’
Life As A Guidebook Writer
Paddy is a prolific outdoor writer with over 30 books to his name. Brought up in the Pennines, Paddy’s love of walking quickly translated into a career as a writer. Here he describes how he actually goes about preparing information for one of his many guide books. He also explains how his life as an outdoor writer is highly organized so as to maximize opportunities throughout the year.
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Outdoor Show 08 Special
‘Gear’
More from this year's Outdoors Show at the NEC and a podcast dedicated to the wonderful subject of gear! We hear what is coming soon from Alpkit, all about the Freeloader charger from Solar Technologies, have a clothing update from Montane, catch up with Sam from Shewee, understand more about Pacer Poles and speak to a man standing in a bucket of water! Diverse or what?
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are happy to be supporting this new water filtration and purification bottle from Drinksafe Systems. The Aquagear Survivor is the lightest proven system in the world. This affordable, light, flexible bottle will solve all the dilemmas you've ever had, when wondering if your available drinking water is safe. Perfect for the hiker, cyclist, kayaker, bushcrafter, traveler and business person. |
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The Podzine
‘14/4/08’
In this environmentally friendly Podzine we chat with the original hippy celebrity cafe owner Pete Norton in Snowdon, catch up with John Hee one of the main organisers behind the Legalise Wild Camping campaign and discuss the recycling ethics within the tent industry with Andy Ayers from Green Outdoor. Plus announce the winner of last weeks camera competition and set this week's challenge.
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A weekend with
‘Nomad-Bushcraft’
If you've always been enthralled by the Ray Mears TV series, then you might have wondered what it would be like to go on a bushcraft weekend as a novice.
Join me and Nomad-Bushcraft on this podcast, as I share a weekend induction course deep in the woods, in the heart of Wiltshire, living off the land and communing with a very wet nature!
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The Podzine
‘31/3/08’
This show is all about getting back to basics and so we speak with Simon Ellar editor of Bushcraft Magazine about how the interest in bushcraft is gaining increased participation from those who enjoy other outdoor pastimes. Then we hear from Ed Bassett from EB Adventures and to Wayne Jones of Forest Knights. Plus diary news, and a great new competition.
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Outdoor Show 08 Special
‘Destinations’
Seeking inspiration where to go hiking this year within the UK and Ireland? Then have a listen to this, as Andy Howell chats to four specific destinations who try to pursued him (and us) to sample their features. An interesting podcast full of ideas and enthusiasm of those who are proud and love their part of the world. Andy does Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland! Enjoy!!
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