Best Chris Atherton Podcasts (2024)

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Liam Campbell | Pursuing Freedom in the Highlands | Ep.131 53:14

12M ago53:14

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This episode's guest is Liam Campbell. We talk about the Highlands, climbing, planning, risk, and the community that Scotland has to offer. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liam_campbelll/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@liam_campbelll0 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LIAMC1cfc1 ------------------------------------------- If you enjoy the…

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Naomi Atherton | Ambition Behind Adventure and Photography | Ep.130 55:22

1y ago55:22

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This episode's guest is the brilliant Naomi Atherton, and we dive straight into her background, moving from Australia to Canada via America, her 'why's and drives behind her adventures, her reason for photography, and more. If you want to keep up with her and see some fantastic content, you can do so here: Landscapes: https://www.naomijanecreative.…

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Kate Sielmann | Perspective, Life, and Grit | Ep.129 58:13

1y ago58:13

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This episode's guest is the brilliant Kate Sielmann. A mountaineering and trekking coach, adventure, and all-round legend. We talk about so much and I still felt that we left things on the table. Fear and risk, adventure, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Aconcagua, the Sacred Mountain, the Alps, Scotland, and we still found time to discuss our 'why's and our a…

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Ego and Adventure Part 2 with Jason Hardrath | Ep.128 45:14

1+ y ago45:14

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In this episode, Jason Hardrath and I (mainly Jason) discuss Ego within Adventure; what it means, how it's perceived, how we can use it, and more. Jason is an incredibly accomplished athlete with over 100 Fastest Known Times under his belt, and a fantastic short film about his 100th FKT which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMg5…

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Ego and Adventure Part 1 with Jason Hardrath | Ep.127 48:30

1+ y ago48:30

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In this episode, Jason Hardrath and I (mainly Jason) discuss Ego within Adventure; what it means, how it's perceived, how we can use it, and more. Jason is an incredibly accomplished athlete with over 100 Fastest Known Times under his belt, and a fantastic short film about his 100th FKT which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMg5…

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Climbing Mount Kazbek | Ep.126 1:29:01

1+ y ago1:29:01

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https://linktr.ee/betweenthemountains In this episode, I go over my recent trip to Georgia to climb Mount Kazbek day by day. It's just impossible to include every detail and even when editing I remembered bits that would have been fantastic to include. But tomorrow I'll remember even more. I also cut in segments from interviews I did with three of …

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Sean Conway | Pursuing Endurance and Creating Memories | Ep.125 1:09:23

2y ago1:09:23

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https://linktr.ee/betweenthemountains It's a pleasure to welcome Sean Conway as this episode's guest! Sean has a wealth of adventure experience in the realm of adventure sports. We talk about his experience growing up in South Africa all the way through to his big records. https://www.seanconway.com/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sean-Conway/e/B009G5CJZ…

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Pip Stewart | Adventure, Acceptable Risk, and the Essequibo River | Ep.124 53:37

2y ago53:37

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https://linktr.ee/betweenthemountains Very excited to present Pip Stewart on this episode! We dive deep into what adventure means to us and how it defines us, the Essequibo River, the line of acceptable risk, parenting, and just so much more! I hope you enjoy! https://www.phillippastewart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pipstewart/ -----------------…

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Ashly Winchester | Positive Mindsets, ’Failing’, and FKT’s | Ep.123 50:12

2y ago50:12

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https://linktr.ee/betweenthemountains This episode's guest is Ashly Winchester, and it's an inspiring one! Ashly has an incredible mindset mixed with both passion and experience of the outdoors and landscapes. Ashly also runs her own podcast, Women of the Wild, which I can personally say you'll absolutely love! https://www.instagram.com/ashly.winch…

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Adri Brownlee | From 7 Summits to 14x8000 Metres | Ep.122 37:05

2y ago37:05

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https://linktr.ee/betweenthemountains Cast your mind back to when you were 19/20/21 years old; what were you doing? For me, I was crawling my way through an undergraduate degree on a diet of alcohol! For this episode's guest, Adriana Brownlee, she had already climbed Elbrus, Killimanjaro, Aconcagua, completed the Welsh 3000's - not to mention the N…

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Nikki Love | Training Your Mind for 63 Marathons in 63 Days | Ep.121 47:06

2y ago47:06

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https://linktr.ee/betweenthemountains This episode's guest is the brilliant Nikki Love. We talk about Ireland, Australia, mindset, marathons, inspiring kids, and - ultimately - kids inspiring us. Oh, and climbing good trees! I hope you enjoy: https://nikkilove.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/nikkiloveruns/ https://nikkilove.co.uk/shop/ -----------…

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Matt Pycroft | Fear, Fatherhood, and Transformative Moments in Adventure | Ep.120 44:17

2+ y ago44:17

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https://linktr.ee/betweenthemountains This episode's guest is Matt Pycroft, founder of Coldhouse Collective and host of the top-rated The Adventure Podcast. But these aren't the only things that define Matt. As we explore Matt's experience, background, and views, his self-awareness and honestly lead his answers from pivotal moments in his life to t…

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Isaac Kenyon | Using Fear to Grow, and Adventure to Change | Ep.119 52:10

2+ y ago52:10

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https://linktr.ee/betweenthemountains This episode's guest is Issac Kenyon. We talk about his adventure background and upbringing which covers both internationally and here in the U.K.! Truly brilliant, positive, and inspiring chat with Isaac, you can follow his links here: https://www.isaackenyon.com/ https://climateexplorers.co.uk/ https://www.in…

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Jamie Ramsay | Adventuring For Fulfilment and Lessons Learned | Ep.118 39:13

2+ y ago39:13

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https://linktr.ee/betweenthemountains This episode's guest is Jamie Ramsay. We delve into an inspiring episode discussing why Jamie adventures, his biggest lessons learned, tales of adventure, and more! https://www.instagram.com/jamieisadventuring/ https://www.youtube.com/c/Jamieisadventuring In addition, this episode is also supported by the brill…

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Nick Morris | Trekking Through Nepal, Knoydart, and More | Ep.117 55:22

2+ y ago55:22

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https://linktr.ee/betweenthemountains This episode's guest is the brilliant Nick Morris. Such a pleasure to speak with him and talk about climbing, motivations, inverse clouds, Nepal, Knoydart, and more! Check him out here: https://www.nicksoutdooradventures.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpA8eaEWBXA&feature=youtu.be https://www.facebook.com/…

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Lee Gallacher | Walk For Your Wellbeing | Ep.116 38:03

2+ y ago38:03

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https://linktr.ee/betweenthemountains I am proud to say that this episode is sponsored by the brilliant and stylish VALLON Eyewear, check out their website and items here for a 15% discount using code BTMPOD15 : https://vallon.store/ Seriously, go and check them out! ^ This episode's guest is the brilliant Lee Gallacher from the Wellbeing Wanders p…

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Mark Valentine | From PTSD to International Mountain Leader | Ep.115 41:53

2+ y ago41:53

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https://linktr.ee/betweenthemountains I am proud to say that this episode is sponsored by the brilliant and stylish VALLON Eyewear, check out their website and items here for a 15% discount using code BTMPOD15 : https://vallon.store/ This episode's guest is Mark Valentine. Such a pleasure to sit with Mark and discuss mental health, PTSD, the outdoo…

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Aaron Rolph | Adventure, Mountains, and the Haute Route Non-Stop | Ep.114 39:07

2+ y ago39:07

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https://linktr.ee/betweenthemountains I am proud to say that this episode is sponsored by the brilliant and stylish VALLON Eyewear, check out their website and items here for a 25% discount sitewide (for Black Friday 2021 period only): https://vallon.store/ This episode is also supported by the brilliant Sidetracked Magazine, producing beautiful im…

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Jason Hardrath | 100 Mountains in 50 Days | Ep.113 1:05:19

2+ y ago1:05:19

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I am proud to say that this episode is sponsored by the brilliant and stylish VALLON Eyewear, check out their website and items here: https://vallon.store/ This episode's guest is Jason Hardrath. Jason is well known for having 100 Fastest Known Times. For his 100th FKT, he ran 100 of the highest mountains in Washington (known as the Bulgers) in 50 …

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Adventure Base | Humbled by the Mountains | Ep.112 39:17

2+ y ago39:17

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https://linktr.ee/betweenthemountains This episode we're joined by Charlie and Olly who together run Adventure Base, a company founded by Kenton Cool! Such an awesome chat and privileged to have them both come on the show to talk about their own adventures, background, and stories! You HAVE to check out the Adventure Base Instagram too, just full o…

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Jay Worthy | Living Adventurously | Ep.111 43:51

2+ y ago43:51

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https://linktr.ee/betweenthemountains Jay is the host of 28 Summers and someone who 'lives adventurously'. What does this mean? Well, we'll dive into it within the podcast and the inspiring, stop-dead-in-your-tracks moment and reason behind it. But, it essentially means taking the joy and the lessons of adventure through micro-adventures over a wee…

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Kevin Merrey | Behind The Scenes Of Adventure | Ep.110 34:19

2+ y ago34:19

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Kevin Merrey is the producer and founder of SkyRise Productions, a brilliant production company chucking out some of the best adventure content! In this episode, joining me from the back of his van in a layby in the South East of England before heading out on a cycle, we talk Through Kevin's own adventures, the projects he's been working on, and so…

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Jungles and Adventure with Laura Bingham | Ep.109 37:58

2+ y ago37:58

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Sitting with Laura Bingham was one of the most fun sessions I've had; my cheeks hurt by the end of it! This is the second of 2 late episodes from recording earlier in the year, with the newly recorded episodes coming on Friday. You must check out Laura's stuff, on her website and Instagram! https://www.laurabingham.org/ https://www.instagram.com/la…

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Leading Expeditions with James Dyer | Ep.108 33:11

2+ y ago33:11

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Well, my apologies for the extremely long, unplanned hiatus. The same day I announced my Denali plans, something came up which has resulted in my becoming - happily - a full-time single Father 7 days a week. The issue is still ongoing but we're back, baby! The next two episodes were recorded a long time ago and I never got round to releasing them i…

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Sunny Stroeer | Endurance, Mindset, and Chasing The Unpredictable | Ep.107 54:42

3y ago54:42

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains This episode is supported by Sidetracked Magazine; bringing beautiful imagery and tales of adventure. Check out their magazine and even sign up to their free newsletter here: https://www.sidetracked.com/ Sunny Stroeer is a brilliant mountain endurance runner with achievements spread across winning tough ultra-m…

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Ep.106 - Breaking Fastest Known Times with Tyler Andrews 48:32

3y ago48:32

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Tyler Andrews is an incredible endurance athlete. Rotating his time between Flagstaff, Arizona and Quito, Ecuador, Tyler is pushing the realms of road and mountain endurance running. Having just got back from Ecuador and achieved 4 Fastest Known Times towards his goal of ten on some big mountains, we got talkin…

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Ep.105 - Ignore Your Fear and Do That Adventure with Fiona Quinn 30:59

3y ago30:59

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Fiona Quinn is most notably known for setting a world first and Stand-Up Paddleboarding from Lands End to John O'Groats - including crossing the Irish Sea and narrowly avoiding the third-largest whirlpool in the world. Still not impressed? Fiona is also afraid of the sea and open water, which makes this incredi…

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Jenny Tough | Exploring Mountains and Mindset | Ep.104 44:43

3y ago44:43

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This episode is supported by Sidetracked Magazine Read the full blog: https://betweenthemountains.org/2021/05/29/jenny-tough/ https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Jenny Tough is an incredible and highly-respected member of the outdoors community. From exploring 3rd world cultures as a child, to cycling from Calgary to the Yukon, to running across …

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Ep.103 - Taking The Path Less Travelled with Matthew Robertson 52:34

3y ago52:34

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Read the full blog: https://betweenthemountains.org/2021/05/21/matthew-robertson/ Matthew Robertson is the founder of Momentum Media: specialists in the creation of captivating outdoor content in remarkable locations. But, the origins of that company really capture the attention: bespoke adventures and expediti…

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Anna Blackwell | Talking Scandinavia and Resilience | Ep.102 38:36

3y ago38:36

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Take the 7 question survey about you: https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Read the full blog: https://betweenthemountains.org/2021/05/14/talking-scandinavia-and-resilience-with-anna-blackwell/ Anna Blackwell is an adventurer with a special place in her heart for the north of Scandinavia. With multiple trekking and hiking trips to the region under…

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Ep.101 - Ray Blakney Gives the Most Insightful View on Culture, Travel, and Languages 49:00

3y ago49:00

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Subscribe to the Blog, Newsletter, and support the podcast: https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Enter the Episode 100 Giveaway by answering 7 short questions: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YFXZHCJ Read the full blog: https://betweenthemountains.org/2021/05/07/ray-blakney/ Growing up as a 3rd culture child, Ray Blakney is a nomadic entrepreneur…

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Ep.100 - 5 Must-Do Adventures on Kauai, Hawaii 39:13

3y ago39:13

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The Episode 100 Giveaway Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YFXZHCJ Just 100 seconds/7 questions of your time and you could win some Between The Mountains Merch! For Episode 100 we take a dive into 5 must-do adventures on Kauai, Hawaii. Naturally, who else to bring on for this momentous occasion than Dustin himself from That Adventure Life. T…

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Hayley Gendron | Exploring Wild Places and Indigenous Culture | Ep.99 57:08

3y ago57:08

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Read the full blog: https://betweenthemountains.org/2021/04/23/hayley-gendron/ Hayley Gendron is a multi-disciplined and quietly adventurous character who advocates for indigenous and environmental rights. Without making a song and dance about it all, her experience sees her in the Peruvian and Ecuadorian rainf…

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Luc Mehl | A Life of Alaskan Adventure | Ep.98 1:01:38

3y ago1:01:38

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This episode is supported by Sidetracked Magazine https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Read the full blog here: https://betweenthemountains.org/2021/04/16/luc-mehl/ Luc Mehl is a lover of Alaskan wilderness and nature, with an incredible ‘adventure CV’ under his belt. Born, raised, and residing in Alaska, he has traversed the three highest mountai…

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George Vlad | The Sound of Volcanoes, Glaciers, and Rainforests | Ep.97 55:13

3y ago55:13

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Read the full blog here: https://wp.me/pbYsXe-KU George Vlad travels to and explores wild and remote places to capture soundscapes. Doing his best to avoid man-made sounds to grasp the purest of sound, his expeditions have led him all over the world from glaciers to volcanoes - providing him with an inspiring a…

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Ep.96 - From Adventure Travel to First Ascents with Rebecca Coles 46:24

3y ago46:24

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Read the full blog here: https://betweenthemountains.org/2021/04/02/rebecca-coles/ Rebecca Coles has led expeditions, travelled, and climbed on all 7 continents and in over 70 countries. Her experience ranges right from overland travel from Nepal to the UK, to first ascents, and a love for mountaineering from l…

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Ep.94 - Travel, The Outdoors, and Achieving Your Passions with Kierra Summer 1:00:33

3y ago1:00:33

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Read the full blog: https://betweenthemountains.org/2021/03/19/kierra-summer/ Kierra Summer is a travel photographer coming out of Alberta, Canada. With her unique entry in to this lifestyle, Kierra has worked and manifested her way towards her view of success. Having built an engaged and brilliant following, K…

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Ep.93 - Attempting To Cross The Darien Gap - One of the World's Most Dangerous Jungles 27:30

3y ago27:30

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Read the full blog: https://betweenthemountains.org/2021/03/12/attempting-darien-gap/ ------------------------------------------- Daniel Eggington has set his sights on an expedition, and is only working harder and harder until it's done. Returning in April 2021 for his 5th time, Dan will look to cross on foot …

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Project 282 | Continuously Climbing 282 Mountains, Self-Powered | Ep.92 43:40

3y ago43:40

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Read the full blog: https://betweenthemountains.org/2021/03/05/project-282/ One lovely summer, Emily Scott decided to take on an epic adventure: she was going to climb all 282 Munros, continuously. Emily took on the challenge with the image of a 'pure', self-powered journey, in one go of 120 days - the fantasti…

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Emily Scott | Pursuing Happiness, Mountains and Adventure | Ep.91 1:02:47

3+ y ago1:02:47

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Read the full blog here: https://betweenthemountains.org/2021/02/26/emily-scott/ Leaving full-time accounting behind, Emily Scott has chosen adventure and happiness over all else. In doing so, she has become a ski instructor, summer mountain leader, and is shooting for international mountain leader. So, that's …

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Ian Finch | Exploring Wild Places and Cultures | Ep.89 50:57

3+ y ago50:57

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Read the full blog here: https://betweenthemountains.org/2021/02/12/ian-finch/ Insightful, Inspiring, and Incredible are three words that come to mind when both researching and recording with Ian Finch. With a fisherman Father fascinated by native cultures and with Ian's own background in the Royal Marines, he …

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Ep.88 - Aiming For Everest and Beyond with Bonita Norris 32:54

3+ y ago32:54

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Bonita Norris is a truly inspiring woman and role model for many. With a unique and admirable story behind her climb of Everest, she has gone on to be the youngest British woman to summit Everest and reach the North Pole. Not only that, but with a huge mountaineering experience and background, we talk about min…

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Ep.87 - High-Altitude Mountains and Overcoming Challenges with Tom Livingstone 33:05

3+ y ago33:05

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Tom Livingstone is an extremely accomplished mountain climber. With experience rooted in Scotland and the European Alps, we explore his high-altitude first ascents, facing adversity, and planning for the mountains. You can follow Tom's climbing career on his website and blog here, or follow him on Instagram her…

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Ep.86 - Relentless Forward Progress and Record-Times with Damian Hall 38:23

3+ y ago38:23

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains With a hiking background from Everest Base Camp to New Zealand, Damian Hall has run ultra-marathon’s in the mountains, the desert, and the Arctic. More recently, Damian has achieved the Fastest Known Time of the Pennine Way. A couple of months ago I had the pleasure of virtually sitting with him and exploring h…

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Holly Budge | Skydiving Everest, Himalayan Mountaineering, and More | Ep.85 1:05:38

3+ y ago1:05:38

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Holly Budge is an incredible adventurer with a CV spanning the globe. Holly was the first person to skydive above Everest, she has ridden and raced semi-wild horses across Mongolia, and taken to mountaineering from the crevasses of Mount Rainier to the North Col of Mount Everest. Some of her most important work…

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Ep.84 - Exploring Fjords and Racing Icebergs in Patagonia 50:32

3+ y ago50:32

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Patagonia is a region covering Chile and Argentina at the bottom of America. Littered with mountains, fjords, glaciers, lakes, and more Will Copestake returns for a second episode. This time talking about his expeditions in Patagonia. Kayaking along the coastline, exploring the fjords, and camping next to glaci…

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Ep.83 - Trekking The Manaslu Circuit, Nepal 36:44

3+ y ago36:44

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains Nepal has been a honeypot for adventurers alike. From those wanting to explore culture, to the mountains, to the summits, I think everyone can agree just how majestic this place is. In this episode, Andrew talks through the itinerary for his Manaslu Circuit Trek. Trekking through forests, past waterfalls, viewi…

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Ep.82 - Between The Mountains Christmas Special 2020 1:15:14

3+ y ago1:15:14

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Happy Holidays everyone! Today's episode is just a fun one. Join Ryan from Travel With Cooky, Dustin from That Adventure Life, and Ali who writes the music for the podcast as we just have a laugh talking about the year, adventure, travel, and a Christmas Quiz! The episode is a recording of our live episode that we streamed to the Facebook page (so …

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Alan Davies, Tahar Rahim, Prof. Chris Jackson and Pam Ayres. 56:08

3+ y ago56:08

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Graham's final podcast for BBC Radio 2.By BBC Radio 2

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Ep.81 - Ski Mountaineering in the Lyngen Alps with TJ David 45:24

3+ y ago45:24

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https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains TJ David is, on paper, a professional skier and trail runner. In real life he is even more than that! Talking about quite possibly his favourite ski mountaineering expedition, hear TJ talk about his time in the Lyngen Alps, Norway taking in the breath-taking mountains reaching straight out of the fjords! Hittin…

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