The Outdoors Station

No 304 - TGO Challenge 2010 Part 2

15 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In part two we cover day 2 and 3 as Andy awakes to pouring rain. When he and Phil Turner make it to an empty Glen Africk SYHA they sit over a mug of c...

No 303 - TGO Challenge 2010 Part 1

14 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

And so here is the first of the extended podcasts relating to the 2010 Rab TGO Challenge. Sorry for the delay in launching it, however there has been ...

No 302 - Friedrichshafen 2010 Pt 4

16 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

This final podcast from the Friedrichshafen Trade Fair 2010 finds us meeting the MSR Director of Tents and Shelters, Dale Karikostas and he and I get ...

No 301 - Friedrichshafen 2010 Pt 3

10 Aug 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Coming to you as live as we can make it, we are still in Friedrichshafen exploring the rich and varied products currently on offer from around the wor...

No 300 - Friedrichshafen 2010 Pt 2

28 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

More from our hot wanderings around the vast halls at Friedrichshafen where we spend some considerable time in the Tent Village only to find Chris Dav...

No 299 - Friedrichshafen 2010 Pt 1

23 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first in a series of podcasts from the Outdoor Show over in Friedrichshafen 2010 and we talk to two winners of Gold Awards for Innovation....

No 298 - Midsummer Bivvy and Roses 2nd Triathlon

28 Jun 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Rose is at it again! After her first taste of a Triathlon last year, we head off to another local 'sprint' event in Worcester on what is forecast to b...

No 297 - Chit Chat and A Career Change

14 May 2010

Contributed by Lukas

We catch up with our back log of emails and update you with the latest news regarding previous interviewees. Andy nips down to the big smoke to interv...

No 296 - Titanium Stove Talk and Solo Walking Thoughts

30 Apr 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Its the beginning of May 2010 and Andy Howell drops by to collect a few goodies and discuss the growing impact wood burning stoves are making in the o...

No 295 - The Outdoors Show Pt3

15 Apr 2010

Contributed by Lukas

This is the last release from our collection of interviews recorded at this years Outdoor Show at the NEC. The last time it will ever be there, so it ...

No 294 - The Outdoors Show Pt 2

11 Apr 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 from The Outdoors Show at the NEC see's a wealth of information crammed into this podcast. We hear details of the forthcoming Keswick Mountain ...

No 293 - Anglesey and K2CW

08 Apr 2010

Contributed by Lukas

A very mellow show recorded in some glorious Spring sunshine to encourage us to get out there! A brief interview at The Outdoors Show with Evan Milner...

No 292 - The Outdoors Show Pt 1

27 Mar 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Just wanted to launch this podcast as soon as I returned from The Outdoors Show at the NEC 2010, as there's a very special offer available just for a ...

No 291 - Solar Cyclists Part 2

24 Mar 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of the Solar Cyclists, Susie Wheeldon shares the highs and lows of their 163 days in the saddle. How a simple thing like a bee sting can c...

No 290 - Solar Cyclists Part 1

21 Mar 2010

Contributed by Lukas

The one unique aspect of The Outdoors Station, is our ability to freely support people who get out there and do something inspiring. They may not get ...

No 289 - Volunteering Abroad

18 Mar 2010

Contributed by Lukas

This is a timely podcast which may be of interest to those considering taking a break from a traditional holiday commitment, and perhaps doing somethi...

No 288 - LEJOG World Record Attempt

06 Mar 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Lands End to John O'Groats or LEJOG as it is better known is one long distance walking and cycling trip in the UK, that most people consider at some s...

No 287 - Haiti Hill Climb and Lightweight Overnight

02 Mar 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Hey we're back! Full of apologies mind you, but at least we're back! In this podcast we join in with a Haiti fund raising marathon hill climb relay, r...

No 286 - Croatia on a Shoestring Pt 4

22 Dec 2009

Contributed by Lukas

In this final part of the series, Beth and Alice visit a few more of the breathtaking islands, popular with tourists and especially the boating frater...

No 285 - Croatia on a shoestring Pt 3

11 Dec 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Beth and Alice spend several days wondering through the cobbled streets of Dubrovnik enjoying the rich history, glorious sun and yet more exquisite ic...

No 284 - Destinations, Photos and Golite 2010

25 Nov 2009

Contributed by Lukas

An interesting mixed bag for you this time, with an interview with Microsoft regarding their image cataloguing tool Expression Media for those 1000's ...

No 283 - Croatia on a Shoestring Part 2

06 Nov 2009

Contributed by Lukas

In part two Beth and Alice spend the end of week one in the beautiful port side town of Zadar. Enjoying the ice cream to the tune of the town’s sea ...

No 282 - The 2009 Original Mountain Marathon

05 Nov 2009

Contributed by Lukas

The OMM 2009 didn't quite make the same headlines as 2008, but that was probably a good thing. Here is our recording of this years event and the frust...

No 281 - Croatia on a shoestring Pt 1

22 Oct 2009

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a while since we had a Travel Show on The Outdoors Station. Beth, our daughter went to Croatia this summer with her friend Alice, on a shoes...

No 280 - TGO Challenge Gear Review

20 Oct 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Following on from a question for one of our listeners here are the gear reviews from the 2009 TGO Challenge. Andy Reviews; Terra Nova Solar 2.2, ULA C...

No 279 - OMM Prep, Book Review and Titanium Wood Stoves

19 Oct 2009

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast you can still hear the remnants of the flu bug which has hit Rose and I in my voice, as I try to do some last minute training on the l...

No 278 - Sleeping Mats and Environmental Protests!

05 Sep 2009

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast a couple of items catch Roman's 'lightweight eye' at the trade show in Germany as Pacific Outdoor Equipment are launching in 2010 some...

No 277 - Rose attempts her first Triathlon

17 Aug 2009

Contributed by Lukas

In this Podcast Rose enters her first Sprint Triathlon consisting of a 750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run and so I record her progress and atmosphere of...

No 276 - Another Big Day Out - Pt 2

09 Aug 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our epic little walk along the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path sees us visit a couple of bays which are surprisingly quiet, apart from a handful ...

No 275 - Another Big Day Out - Pt 1

05 Aug 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Another Big Day Out for Andy and I means another trip to the seaside. This time we arrive at Fishguard late Friday to start a weekends walk along the ...

No 274 - New Numbers - New Sound

30 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

The time has come to start introducing numbered shows, now I've got one or two out of the way! This time Andy interviews Last Frontiers for help explo...

No 273 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 13

27 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

And so on our final day, our journey draws to a close. The weather of the last few days has eliminated the normal joy we would feel and you can hear o...

No 272 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 12

26 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Rose, I and Shirley continue our various ways to Northwater Bridge Campsite and enjoy probably the best night of the two week trip, sitting in the sun...

No 271 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 11

25 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Food is always important on the Challenge as, on leaving Tarfside we all visit The Retreat for a slap up breakfast. While on the road to Edzell Shirle...

No 270 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 10

24 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

With the journey coming close to the end, Andy and Kate decide to press onwards to Northwater Bridge Campsite to enjoy another day in the rain. Shirle...

No 269 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 9

23 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

The day starts calm enough, however the gloomy menacing clouds become darker still as the weather takes a turn for the worst giving Andy and Kate a re...

No 268 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 8

22 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

We all finally leave that wild flesh pot known as Braemar and head in different directions to clear our heads and enjoy probably the last wild camp of...

No 267 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 7

21 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Shirley still keen to hear if the ghosts have disturbed those in the bothy, is up early interviewing people still in their sleeping bags, while outsid...

No 266 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 6

17 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Shirley awakes thrilled to still be the new owner of an Osprey Exos so expect a full review later in the series, while we bask in the early morning su...

No 265 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 5

16 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

We finally make it to the Dalwhinnie Inn for a warm welcome, great food and excellent beer. After the girls enjoy all the wicked pleasures that only a...

No 264 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 4

15 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

All of a sudden the sky clears on day five and after a cold night, we all enjoy a good days walking, fantastic views and in some cases sunburn! Such a...

No 263 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 3

14 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Days three and four are mixed together in this podcast, as the damp weather works its way into our spirits and limits what we have to talk about! Thus...

No 262 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 2

13 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

While those softies Andy and Shirley and Co spend a nice warm dry night at Gerry's Hostel, Rose, Beth and I enjoy natures torrent from the sky at Barc...

No 261 - 2009 TGO Challenge Part 1

12 Jul 2009

Contributed by Lukas

The 30th Anniversary 200 mile walk of the Rab TGO Challenge started in May 2009 in slightly soggy conditions. However spirits were high and all those ...

No 260 - Lightweight LEJOG

26 Jun 2009

Contributed by Lukas

In April 2009 John Cromarty set off from Lands End for John O'Groats over a high level route, using typical lightweight gear and knowledge. Here I cha...

No 259 - A Different Summer Break?

23 Jun 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Once again Andy and I get out to the Destinations and Focus 09 Show to look for somewhere a bit different and of interest for our listeners. So this p...

No 258 - Its a sunny day!

31 May 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Back from the TGO Challenge and feeling all chilled out after a BBQ here's a quick podcast to keep you going this sunny June day. I meet the man who s...

No 257 - Mayday Podzine 2009

02 May 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Some very diverse content this time for you. Interviews about Mongolia and Malaysia as exciting low cost destinations and also with the editor of Phot...

No 256 - Podzine - Get Out There!

21 Apr 2009

Contributed by Lukas

A rich and varied podcast for you this time, as I catch up with the Ramblers Association to hear how there's a new influx of members in these credit c...

No 255 - GR20 Review Part 2

16 Apr 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Shirley Worrall continues her interview in this the second part of her GR20 review podcast. Her trip was undertaken during the Summer of 2008, and she...

No 254 - GR20 Review Part 1

13 Apr 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Shirley Worrall has undertaken many long distance walks around the UK and the Pyrenees in recent years. In this initial podcast she discusses all the ...

No 253 - Podzine - More Ideas

02 Apr 2009

Contributed by Lukas

In this show we hear about some of the affordable traveling options within the Czech Republic once you actually leave Prague, find out why Andy is so ...

No 252 - 2009 Destination Ideas

19 Mar 2009

Contributed by Lukas

With one eye on the financial situation and the other on wanting to have a break away from all this depression, we look to the Isle of Wight and Britt...

No 251 - The Travel Tap

12 Mar 2009

Contributed by Lukas

Last year we supported the Aquagear Water filter as being a brilliant new product of benefit to all outdoors users. The same filter has now been put i...

No 250 - Overseas TGOC preparation challenges

03 Feb 2009

Contributed by Lukas

It's no mean feet planning a walk across Scotland for the RAB TGO Challenge. But how difficult it is to plan a route when you're based two or three th...

No 249 - Hot Chestnuts!!

15 Dec 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for my end of year frosty wander into the hills, when I stop for a while and roast some chestnuts on my Honey Stove. Looking for inexpensive i...

No 248 - The Wilderness Gathering 2008

02 Dec 2008

Contributed by Lukas

A bit late, but still inspiring, here's a few interviews from this year's Wilderness Gathering. A real 'back to nature' event full of knowledge, enthu...

No 247 - OMM Part 2 - The Media Storm in a Teacup!

03 Nov 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Extended Podcast. Where did it all go so wrong? We look at the facts behind the media storm from the weekend and talk to competitor Jeremy Webb maker ...

No 246 - OMM Part 1 - Through The Eye Of The Storm

31 Oct 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Extended podcast. This is part one of two podcasts which follow the recent OMM event in Cumbria. In this section we record the event itself, sharing o...

No 245 - Pre OMM Gear Check

24 Oct 2008

Contributed by Lukas

The final preparations and gear check before Rose and I set off north to Cumbria for the OMM Mountain Marathon. The forecast isn't good, with 2 inches...

No 244 - First of Autumn Series 08

19 Oct 2008

Contributed by Lukas

We're back and you can hear us panting and running along the hills training for the forthcoming OMM. Andy Howell meets Mary and Philip Lenerhan, hotel...

No 243 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 6

06 Aug 2008

Contributed by Lukas

In this the final podcast from the trade show series we speak with Andy Burgess the VP of design at Golite to understand more what goes into the desig...

No 242 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 5

05 Aug 2008

Contributed by Lukas

In our never ending search for new products and information we talk about the work which goes into the small useful things with Sea to Summit head hon...

No 241 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 4

04 Aug 2008

Contributed by Lukas

How do you pitch a Lazer? Are Terra Nova really selling Tarps? A new super light super thin walking pole from Mountain King? A whole new range of fema...

No 240 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 3

28 Jul 2008

Contributed by Lukas

In this the third podcast from the series, Roman really enjoys himself as he discusses new technical developments relating to the outdoor experience. ...

No 239 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 2

25 Jul 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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...

No 238 - Friedrichshafen 2008 Pt 1

23 Jul 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Our first report from the huge outdoor trade fair at Friedrichshafen in July 2008 where we look at exciting new developments in rucksacks from Lightwa...

No 237 - LEJOG - Gayle and Mick 2008

17 Jul 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Just a few days after they finished their 84 day epic walk from Lands End to John O'Groats 2008, Gayle and Mick talk to me about highs and lows of wal...

No 236 - The Cape Wrath Trail - Pt 5

17 Jul 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

No 235 - The Cape Wrath Trail - Pt 4

14 Jul 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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 Sk...

No 234 - The Cape Wrath Trail - Pt 3

10 Jul 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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 exce...

No 233 - The Cape Wrath Trail - Pt 2

06 Jul 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

No 232 - The Cape Wrath Trail - Pt 1

01 Jul 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Join Lee Wells and myself as we start our 100 mile walk from Ullapool to Cape Wrath, in early May 08. This starts our journey off and we talk route, l...

No 231 - The Podzine - Paramo Range 2008

13 Jun 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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. Matt Semark from Pa...

No 230 - Cicerone Press - The Outdoor Environment

23 May 2008

Contributed by Lukas

The landscape of our islands is constantly changing. We tend to think we notice changes…houses, roads, wind turbines, but some changes are more subt...

No 229 - Cicerone Press - Jordan

23 May 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Howard and Di Taylor have been climbing and trekking in the mountains of North Africa and the Middle East for well over 30 years. In 1984 they di...

No 228 - Cicerone Press - The John Muir Trail

23 May 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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...

No 227 - The Podzine 14/5/08

14 May 2008

Contributed by Lukas

We finally find the winner of the fab Canon G9 Camera competition, meet the UK's only wooden kayak maker, talk to Mark Richards about his new book Mou...

No 226 - The Podzine 28/4/08

28 Apr 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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 eth...

No 225 - Cicerone Press - Walking In Scotland

20 Apr 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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 walki...

No 224 - Cicerone Press - The Book Of The Bivvy

20 Apr 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

No 223 - Cicerone Press - Life As A Writer

20 Apr 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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 car...

No 222 - Cicerone Press - The Ribble Way

20 Apr 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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 li...

No 221 - Cicerone Press - Cycle Touring

20 Apr 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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 S...

No 220 - The Gourmet Hedgerow

20 Apr 2008

Contributed by Lukas

It's Springtime, although it may not feel it, and many walkers are recognizing new growth in the hedgerow as the green shoots of new life poke through...

No 219 - The Podzine 21/4/08

20 Apr 2008

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks show we find out about the new 2008 Lowepro rucksacks designed specifically for hiking photographers, catch up with the facts about the ...

No 218 - Outdoors Show Special - Getting Out!

14 Apr 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Lets get out and about in this podcast recorded at this year's Outdoors Show at the NEC. For social inspiration and suggestions of groups to contact, ...

No 217 - Outdoors Show Special - Gear!

14 Apr 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

No 216 - The Podzine 14/4/08

13 Apr 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

No 215 - Aquagear Survivor - Pure Water Anywhere

10 Apr 2008

Contributed by Lukas

We are happy to be supporting this new water filtration and purification bottle from Drinksafe Systems. The Aquagear Survivor is the lightest proven s...

No 214 - The Podzine 7/4/08

06 Apr 2008

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks Podzine, we hear about some great new cameras by Olympus especially made for the outdoors person, talk with a 'get away from it all' bed...

No 213 - Podzine - A weekend with Nomad-Bushcraft

05 Apr 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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 novi...

No 211 - The Podzine 31/3/08

31 Mar 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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 gai...

No 212 - Outdoors Show Special - Destinations!

31 Mar 2008

Contributed by Lukas

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 destinat...

No 210 - Outdoors Show Special - Bloggers!

24 Mar 2008

Contributed by Lukas

The first of our series of compilation interviews recorded at The OS Outdoors Show 2008. Andy Howell meets the 'outdoor bloggers' at their second annu...

No 209 - The Podzine 24/3/08

24 Mar 2008

Contributed by Lukas

A real smorgasbord of a show for you this week! Get trendy with a Slackline (and win one too!), find out about being a jolly swagman, consider the ben...

No 208 - Commuting Home by Bike!

18 Mar 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Harding is a commuter. His chosen mode of transport is the ever green bicycle. His current work in the UK hi tech industry is coming to an end...

No 207 - The Podzine 17/3/08

16 Mar 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Back from 2008 OS Outdoors Show at the NEC we sample some of the atmosphere and bring you the finalists from the Alpkit Colab competition plus comment...

No 206 - Cicerone Press - Paddy Dillon National Trals

10 Mar 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Opened in 1965, the Pennine Way was Britain’s first national trail. Since then another 14 have been designated in England and Wales, with a further ...

No 205 - Cicerone Press - Paddy Dillon Islomania

10 Mar 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Islomania is defined as a craze for, or a strong attraction to islands… and Paddy Dillon has the bug! Paddy is a prolific outdoor writer with over 3...