Inspiring Adventure by Vertebrate Publishing
Episodes
Run Forever, Damian Hall - Introduction
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
'I will definitely be drawing on this book to keep myself running with joy for years to come.' – Jasmin Paris, 42, record-breaking ultraru...
Peak Bagging Wainwrights - with Author of Where There’s a Hill Sabrina Verjee
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Inspiring Adventure Podcast by Vertebrate Publishing, we are joined by Sabrina Verjee, ultrarunner, adventurer, and author of W...
Peak Bagging: Peak District - with Author Anna Paxton
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Inspiring Adventure Podcast by Vertebrate Publishing we are joined by Anna Paxton, author of Peak Bagging: Peak District. Anna ...
Mountain Walks Three Yorkshire Peaks - with Author Hannah Collingridge
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Inspiring Adventure Podcast by Vertebrate Publishing, we get to know author Hannah Collingridge. Focusing on the charm of the Y...
Creating the Mountain Walks Series - with Founder of Vertebrate Publishing Jon Barton
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Inspiring Adventure Podcast by Vertebrate Publishing, we delve into the creation process of mountain guidebooks with Jo...
Mountain Walks Helvellyn - with Author Tina Codling
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Inspiring Adventure Podcast by Vertebrate Publishing, we explore the fascinating process behind creating a mountain guidebook. ...
Mountain Walks Kinder Scout - with Author Sarah Lister
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Inspiring Adventure Podcast by Vertebrate Publishing, commissioning editor Kirsty Reade interviews Sarah, author of Mountain Wa...
Mountain Walks Scafell Pike - with Author Graham Uney
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 2 of the Mountain Walks series by Vertebrate Publishing, an experienced mountain guide and author, Graham Uney, delves into his love for th...
Mountain Walks Ben Nevis - with Author Keri Wallace
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Inspiring Adventure podcast by Vertebrate Publishing! We kick off our 6-part Mountain Walks series with Girls on Hills Co-Founder ...
Ep 24 - In Some Lost Place Audiobook (Chapter 1)
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the summer of 2012, a team of six climbers set out to attempt the first ascent of one of the great unclimbed lines of the Himalaya – the giant Ma...
Ep 23 - Quest into the Unknown Audiobook (Chapter 1)
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are all climbing where we are and with the gear we use in no small part due to Tony Howard’s quest for adventure.Tony Howard rose to fame in 1965...
Ep 22 - The Last Blue Mountain Audiobook (Chapter 1)
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
‘When an accident occurs, something may emerge of lasting value, for the human spirit may rise to its greatest heights. This happened on Haramosh.’...
Ep 21 - Seven Climbs (Intro and Chapter 1 extract)
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
'Even the most casual reader among you will by now have worked out that the whole thing is little more than a delightful ruse for having a very g...
Ep 20 - The Shining Mountain Audiobook (Chapter 1)
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
‘It’s a preposterous plan. Still, if you do get up it, it’ll be the hardest thing that’s been done in the Himalayas.’So spoke Chris Boningto...
Ep 19 - Tides Audiobook (Chapter 1)
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features a chapter from the award winning Tides by Nick Bullock. Winner: Mountain Literature Award, Banff Mountain Book Fest...
Ep 18 - There is No Map in Hell Audiobook (Chapter 1)
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 1986, the legendary fell runner Joss Naylor completed a continuous circuit of all 214 Wainwright fells in the Lake District, covering a staggering ...
Ep 17 - Wild Country: The man who made Friends (Extract)
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The wonderful John D. Burns reads an extract from Wild Country - The man who made Friends. In early 1978, an extraordinary new invention for rock clim...
Ep 16 - Helen Mort on why you Never Leave the Dog Behind
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Helen Mort is a writer, trail runner and climber who lives in Sheffield. She teaches creative writing at Manchester Metropolitan University, and her p...
Ep 15 - Hard Rock with Martin Boysen and Ian Parnell
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Martin Boysen reads a short extract from one of his contributions to climbing classic, Hard Rock, followed by compiler of the new edition, Ian Parnell...
Ep 14 - Bothy Tales Chapter Two read by John D. Burns
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're breaking from the normal structure in light of the changed working environment we're faced with due to the current global Co...
Ep 13 - Open Water Swimming with Suzanna Cruickshank
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rae is again joined by open-water and wild swimmer Suzanna Cruickshank.Suzanna’s book Swimming Wild in the Lake District is published on T...
Ep 12 - Nick Cotton on all things Mountain Biking
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rae interviewed Nick Cotton, Mountain Biking guide author. Vertebrate’s Mountain Biking Guides are one of our most popular series, with ov...
Ep 11 - Deirdre Huston and Paul Webster talk Day Walks
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Rae has been speaking with two authors; Paul Webster and Deirdre Huston, who've both written for the highly regarded Day Walks series. ...
Ep 10 - Here be Sarah Mussi to tell us about Dragons, Witches and Wizards
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10 of the Inspiring Adventure podcast, this week Rae is joined by the award winning YA author Sarah Mussi.Sarah grew up in the Cotswolds and s...
Ep 9 - Tough Girl Sarah Williams discusses challenges and fantastic females
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Inspiring Adventure from Vertebrate Publishing - the podcast that connects you to the great outdoors through literature.Episode 9 Rae is joined by Tou...
Ep 8 - New Year's Inspiration! Walk, Run, Cycle or Climb into 2020
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a compilation of four interviews with pros from the worlds of walking, running, cycling and climbing to help fuel your inspiration for some po...
Ep 7 - A Waymaking Special
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 7 features extracts from Waymaking read by your regular host, Rae, and guest author, Jen Benson.Waymaking is an anthology of prose, poetry and...
Ep 6 - Suzanna Swims ... wild in the Lake District
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the podcast that connects you to the great outdoors through literature.Episode 6 This week Rae is joined by open water and wild swimmer, Suza...
Ep 5 - Pete Whittaker is quizzed by Instagram
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pete is one half of the Wide Boyz duo, crack climber extraordinaire and now, author. He’s taken a brief break in signing pre-ordered copies of his f...
Ep 4 - John D. Burns talks bothies in a bookshop
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
John D. Burns is a mountaineer, storyteller and author. His first two books, The Last Hillwalker and Bothy Tales, were self-published bestsellers and ...
Ep 3 - Leon McCarron interviews Tony Howard
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Howard rose to fame in 1965 as one of a group of young climbers who made the first British ascent of Norway’s Troll Wall; a climb described by ...
Ep2 - Pete Whittaker talks about Crack Climbing
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Whittaker is widely regarded as one of the best crack climbers in the world. He seeks out pioneering first ascents and revels in pushing his pers...
Ep1 - Scottish Island Bagging
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Rae interviews Helen and Paul Webster, co-authors of Scottish Island Bagging. Find out all about there incredible experiences travell...