The Outdoors Station

No 204 - Cicerone Press - Mark Richards Author

10 Mar 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Richards’ transition from full-time farmer to full-time outdoor writer has been a gradual one. In 1973, with the direct encouragement of Alfred...

No 203 - Cicerone Press - Photography

10 Mar 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Photography and the outdoors could have been made for each other, yet we all sometimes find there is a disappointing miss-match between what we wanted...

No 202 - Cicerone Press - Pembrokeshire

10 Mar 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Pembrokeshire contains Britain’s only coastal National Park, such is its beauty, with soaring rugged cliffs, tranquil inlets and broad sandy beaches...

No 201 - The Podzine 10/3/08

10 Mar 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to this weeks show, where we talk, tarps, tripods and fishing. This week we meet Jed Yarnold and discuss tarpoligy, Vic Soloman who tells...

No 200 - The Podzine 3/3/08

02 Mar 2008

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with the first in our series of weekly shows to let all lovers of the outdoors know what is going on around them. In this weeks show we cha...

No 199 - Podzine - Lord Smith Interview

21 Feb 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Lord Smith of Finsbury is now well known as the President of the Ramblers’ Association, but in 1997 - as plain Chris Smith MP - he became Culture Se...

No 198 - Cicerone Press - The Book Story

15 Feb 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Guidebooks can provide the reader with far more than just a route description. A good guide has essential background information for travel, accommoda...

No 197 - Cicerone Press - GR5 and GR20

15 Feb 2008

Contributed by Lukas

An Alpine walk from Lake Geneva to Nice, and the legendary GR20, reputedly Europe’s toughest trek. Paddy Dillon has walked both of these routes at l...

No 196 - Cicerone Press - Navigation

15 Feb 2008

Contributed by Lukas

One of the keys to unlocking the hills and countryside is to have the ability to navigate confidently using a map and compass. Having this ability is ...

No 195 - The Travel Show - Australia

15 Feb 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Becky Alison talks us through a more gentle approach to her Gap Year travel. As someone more cautious about traveling so far from home, she chose to g...

No 194 - The Kayak Show - Jim Kennedy

15 Feb 2008

Contributed by Lukas

The West of Ireland is an attractive destination for sea kayakers, with its deeply indented coastline and challenging weather patterns. Jim Kennedy of...

No 193 - Around The World On Horseback

07 Feb 2008

Contributed by Lukas

We meet Basha O'Reilly once again and discuss the planning and preparation for her forthcoming 2008 trip, the world's first circumnavigation on horseb...

No 192 - The Kayak Show - Nigel Dennis

06 Feb 2008

Contributed by Lukas

In this show Simon Willis talks to well know sportsman Nigel Dennis turned Kayaker, and finds out when, where and what turned him onto this sport. Ple...

No 191 - The Travel Show - Peru

06 Feb 2008

Contributed by Lukas

In this travel show we meet Beth who tells us of her 2006 Gap Year in Peru where she mixed it with traveling around neighboring countries for several ...

No 190 - Podzine - The Long Riders Guild

17 Jan 2008

Contributed by Lukas

One form of traveling we haven't covered so far on The Outdoor Station is horseback. Mainly because we assumed that very few, if any, people still tra...

No 189 - The Travel Show - Fiji/Australia

17 Jan 2008

Contributed by Lukas

This time we are off to the South Pacific to 'castaway island' for a marine project, where in 2004 Fergus Brown spend his time on a Gap Year project, ...

No 188 - The Kayak Show - Brian Wilson

03 Jan 2008

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Wilson is author of two of the most addictive and enjoyable Sea Kayaking books, Blazing Paddles and Dancing With Waves, which came as a result o...

No 187 - The Podzine 24/12/07

24 Dec 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas everyone! Andy Howell joins me for the Christmas show where we have a yomp across the hills, sample some real ale, and chat about 2007...

No 186 - The Travel Show - Cambodia/Thailand/Australia

19 Dec 2007

Contributed by Lukas

After leaving 6th form in 2004, Naomi Cartwright spend her Gap Year project at a school for disabled children in Cambodia. Afterwards she saw more of ...

No 185 - Judy Armstrong - Alpine Challenge

18 Dec 2007

Contributed by Lukas

After 10 months, 4000 mountain miles, of which 450 were snowshoeing miles Judy Armstrong is pack from her epic Via Alpina trip. Traveling with just a ...

No 184 - The Podzine 17/12/07

17 Dec 2007

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat with the on-line enthusiasts who are keeping a log of their activities and share their passion for their hobby for us all to enjoy. ...

No 183 - Lightweight in Snowdonia

11 Dec 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Howell joins Colin Ibbotson for a lightweight tarp weekend in Snowdonia during late summer 07. They share the Welsh weather, simple shelters, som...

No 182 - The Travel Show - Gap Year Search

10 Dec 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Where to start looking for information regarding your gap year or sabbatical is getting harder as there's so much choice. We interview the 'google' se...

No 181 - The Podzine 10/12/07

10 Dec 2007

Contributed by Lukas

In this show we review interesting gear released this year with Chris Townsend, and Andy Howell has a rummage through his bookshelf for some of the mo...

No 180 - The Travel Show - Gambia

05 Dec 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Smith a primary school ITC supply teacher, who tells us about her experience of stepping out of the box, and her work and travelling experiences ...

No 179 - The Podzine 3/12/07

03 Dec 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Into December we go with another Podzine where we meet Max Graves from Vango who takes us through some exciting new products for 2008 and we meet up a...

No 178 - The Travel Show - Earn as You Go!

29 Nov 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Once again we look at the exciting world of travel and explore how you could travel, learn and earn all at the same time! Commercial China is rapidly ...

No 177 - The Travel Show - Health

26 Nov 2007

Contributed by Lukas

A new series of podcasts within The Outdoors Station which specifically looks at all aspects of overseas travel for gappers, sabbaticals or just exten...

No 176 - The Podzine 26/11/07

26 Nov 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Food glorious food with Expedition Foods and what exciting new designs have we got to look forward to from AKU for 2008? Plus of course trade gossip, ...

No 175 - The Podzine - Foraging for Fungi!

20 Nov 2007

Contributed by Lukas

In this Podzine we spend a few wet hours in the delightful company of The Worcestershire Fungus Group, in Shrawley Woods in Worc's. Here we learn to '...

No 174 - The Podzine 19/11/07

19 Nov 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to this weeks show, where we chat to the world famous photographer Colin Prior regarding his new photographic courses (an ideal Christmas...

No 173 - The Podzine 12/11/07

12 Nov 2007

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks Podzine we chat to the Brigit Kendrick from Ordnance Survey and find out more about their free 'explore' portal for user generated route...

No 172 - The Podzine 5/11/07

05 Nov 2007

Contributed by Lukas

And so the weekly shows keeps coming! This week we chat with Buff and look at the new products bubbling under for 2008 and we speak with Trangia and W...

No 171 - The Abu Dhabi hiking scene!

01 Nov 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsored by backpackinglight.co.uk I chat with Roy Richards in Abu Dhabi, who has recently been in the desert climbing mountains with others in a ver...

No 170 - The Podzine 29/10/07

28 Oct 2007

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks show we interview Lifesaver Systems regarding a new water purification product, catch up with El Alto after a years trading with ethical...

No 169 - The Podzine 22/10/07

21 Oct 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The start of the week, a new show and more interviews, this time with Wild Country and Leki regarding forthcoming 2008 products. Plus a double 'Christ...

No 168 - The all new Podzine - 15/10/07

15 Oct 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The new Podzine show, includes an interview with Inov-8 designer Graham Jordison for some background information about the new Rocklite 390 GTX and Ch...

No 167 - Sex In A Tent!

10 Oct 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The new book Sex In A Tent is just hitting the shelves all over the world and we get an exclusive interview with the author Michelle Waitzman. She tel...

No 166 - Bushcraft in the UK

21 Sep 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The popularity of bushcraft or woodcraft, call it what you will, is steadily growing in the UK. More people are wanting to find out about their surrou...

No 165 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 14

24 Aug 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The Thursday night meal and celebration at the Park Hotel in Montrose, is where Challengers meet up with old friends to share their experiences, hear ...

No 164 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 13

22 Aug 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The final days walking involved navigating the notorious Fetteresso forest and the many misleading paths. However we finally make it to Stonehaven in ...

No 163 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 12

20 Aug 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Andy and Kate have a moment of reflection on this their last night at Northwater Bridge camspite and consider how they feel about this years crossing....

No 162 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 11

15 Aug 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Finally we all arrive at the welcome haven of Tarfside and while we camp on the playing field, Andy and Kate take the soft option of warm beds and cle...

No 161 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 10

14 Aug 2007

Contributed by Lukas

We meet Andy and Kate on route to Loch Callater Lodge and then share the rest of the journey over Jocks Road to find a secluded little spot in the woo...

No 160 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 9

10 Aug 2007

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best known characters of the Challenge is Alan Sloman who always seems to be at the heart of any of the many social gatherings which take p...

No 159 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 8

10 Aug 2007

Contributed by Lukas

While Andy and Kate enjoy a restful start to their day off, our damp little group gather ourselves together before heading into Braemar for some well ...

No 158 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 7

09 Aug 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Andy starts the day by sharing the beauty of Glen Feshie, while we pack up and leave Martin to head via the Burma Road to Aviemore. We have one last b...

No 157 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 6

08 Aug 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Andy and Kate start from Laggan, while Rose and I cross Loch Ness early in the morning before heading into the Monaghliath Mountains via Errogie. On r...

No 156 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 5

03 Aug 2007

Contributed by Lukas

A day of rest for us and an easy day for Andy and Kate. Interviews with Mountain Guide Richard Kermode, Challengers Ian Gillies snr, Ian Gillies jnr, ...

No 155 - 2007 TGO Challenge Part 4

01 Aug 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Day four and we are all on our way now, settling into the trip and doing battle with the ticks. Includes interviews with other challengers Maurice Gra...

2007 TGO Challenge Part 3

26 Jul 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Day three of the challenge and the cold wind starts to bite! Shoulders ache and feet start to get sore. Includes interviews with Gill Blair the warden...

Podzine - Friedrichshafen Part Three

25 Jul 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The last in our series from the huge outdoor trade fair in Germany. This time we have interview with Square Peg (Care Plus), Blue Desert, Body Glide, ...

Podzine - Friedrichshafen Part Two

25 Jul 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Yet more from the big trade fair in Germany. This time we have interviews with Steripen, Coup at Golite about the new tents and footwear and Lighthike...

Podzine - Friedrichshafen Part One

25 Jul 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Just back from the huge trade fair in Germany. This podzine includes interviews with Silk Body, Klattermusen, Vargo Outdoors and Sat Map regarding the...

Bob and Andy's Seaside Adventure

19 Jul 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Bob and Andy once again venture out into the wilds of Wales, for a coastal tarp and bivvy adventure. Sleeping under the stars, living off the land and...

2007 TGO Challenge Part 2

19 Jul 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Part two from 'The Tale of Two Podcasters' where 2 couples are walking across Scotland as part of the Rab TGO Challenge. Andy and Kate enjoy a good fi...

Podzine - Ultralight Hiking in Northern Europe

13 Jul 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The podcast everyone has been waiting for! Andy Howell chats to Colin Ibbotson the lightest man on the recent 2 week TGO Challenge at 3.7kg, and Roman...

No 147 - Halley Station - Antarctica

13 Jul 2007

Contributed by Lukas

We may have been moaning about our weather pattern at the moment, but spare a thought for the people in Antarctica, who a half way through their perio...

2007 TGO Challenge Part 1

12 Jul 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The tale of two podcasters Andy Howell and Bob Cartwright, walking across Scotland on the 2007 TGO Challenge begins with interviews with other challen...

The Podzine - Steve Perry 10x10 Challenge

10 Jul 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Perry is once again off on a challenge in aid of charity. 10 of Britain's highest peaks in 10 days, with very little sleep in between. We talk w...

The Book Club - 3 Book Review

25 Jun 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Howell takes us through a special review edition on The Book Club. He looks at three new walking guides for the UK. The English Coast to Coast, a...

The Kayak Show - Canoe Boys

20 Jun 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Willis once again spends time with Duncan Winning to discuss specific boats in his amazing collection and gives us a hint about a forthcoming BB...

The Kayak Show - History

20 Jun 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Willis interviews legend Duncan Winning (OBE for kayaking!) about his involvement with the history of kayaking. A fascinating and enjoyable list...

The Kayak Show - Coastguard

20 Jun 2007

Contributed by Lukas

This is a 'must listen to' podcast interview with Bill Speirs of Clyde Coastguard. It contains a wealth of information about radio procedure and how t...

The Book Club - Chris Townsend - Yukon

01 Jun 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Following a lot of requests, Andy Howell talks to Chris Townsend about his 1990 walk through Canada and Alaska and his subsequent book “Walking the ...

The Book Club - Paddy Dillon - Outdoor Show

01 Jun 2007

Contributed by Lukas

At this year’s Outdoors Show Andy Howell took the opportunity of talking to Paddy Dillon about his life as a walker and guide book writer. Paddy tal...

Rab TGO Challenge Preview

08 May 2007

Contributed by Lukas

We nip out for a quick shake-down trip at the weekend a few days prior to the Rab TGO Challenge. We discuss gear (as always) cooking systems and remin...

Inov-8 Rucksacks - Exclusive Interview

01 May 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Wayne Edy of Inov-8 purveyors of fine outdoor footwear, takes us through the new range of rucksacks which are about to hit the streets in the UK. As y...

White Box Stoves - Bellingham Preview

20 Apr 2007

Contributed by Lukas

We've recently taken delivery of the White Box Stoves from the US, made from recycled material, which are real performers when it comes to cooking wit...

The Outdoors Station Podzine No 10 - Ronald Turnbull

08 Apr 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The recent Outdoors Show at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre gave us an ideal opportunity to catch up with old friends who we normally speak ...

The Outdoors Station Podzine No 9 - OS Show Pt 4

04 Apr 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The fourth Podzine from the Outdoors Show 2007. Rab’s new range for 2007; reactions to the show from our free ticket winner, Colin; Agrofarm – nat...

The Outdoors Station Podzine No 8 - OS Show Pt 3

04 Apr 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The third Podzine from the Outdoors Show 2007. Outdoor careers – Mountain Leader Training Board; Pete Ellis – walking holiday leader; news from Ni...

The Outdoors Station Podzine No 7 - OS Show Pt 2

04 Apr 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The second Podzine from the Outdoors Show 2007. Sue Harvey on 30 years of Harvey’s Maps; X Socks; new products from Shewee; Clearwater Paddling – ...

The Outdoors Station Podzine No 6 - OS Show Pt 1

04 Apr 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The first in a series of podcasts from the Outdoors Show 2007. This podcast includes: Minister of Sport, Richard Caborn MP, talking about doing more t...

TGO Show No 10

15 Mar 2007

Contributed by Lukas

John Manning talk to Martyn Hurn the pack guru at Lowe Alpine who believes we are missing the bigger picture in our headlong rush to go lightweight. A...

TGO Show No 9

15 Mar 2007

Contributed by Lukas

John Manning talks to Pete Collins and Craig Palmer who climb Helvellyn daily to access weather conditions for climbers and hill walkers. It's a tough...

Judy Armstrong's Alpine Challenge Pt 2

14 Mar 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Judy Armstrong is almost ready to head out on the first 3300 mile continuous hike around the European Alps in aid of Cancer Research. Andy Howell and ...

The Outdoors Station Sea Kayak No 5

14 Mar 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Willis seeks the answer to the question all outdoors people at sometimes wonder, could I get sponsorship for doing this? He speaks with Bob Camp...

The Outdoors Station Sea Kayak No 4

14 Mar 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Willis speaks with Tom Smith who runs Sea Kayak Shetland as he seeks to find the answer to the ultimate question. Just where are the best paddli...

The Outdoors Station Sea Kayak No 3

14 Mar 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Willis gets even deeper into sea kayaking when he speaks with Doug Cooper, the head of paddle sport at Glenmore Lodge, about paddling in Greenla...

The Outdoors Station Book Club 8

14 Mar 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The Last time Andy spoke to Paddy Dillon he talked about hiking and backpacking in Ireland. But as the colder weather comes to the UK Paddy heads sout...

Out Of Africa - 3 Peaks Challenge

14 Mar 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Comic Relief Exclusive! Steve Perry and his three team mates have just returned from their epic attempt to climb the 3 highest peaks in Africa in aid ...

Bob and Andy's Big Day Out

13 Mar 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The first in the new series of podcasts sponsored by backpackinglight.co.uk and coming under The Outdoors Station website. Bob takes Andy for a walk o...

The 2007 Gregory Z-Pack Range

13 Mar 2007

Contributed by Lukas

We speak with Hugo Youngman the UK distributor of Gregory Mountain Products who explains the 2007 improvements and changes to the popular Z-pack range...

The OS Outdoor Show 2007 Preview

03 Mar 2007

Contributed by Lukas

The consumer Ordnance Survey Outdoor Show is once again upon us at the NEC near Birmingham, March 16th, 17th and 18th. This podcast is a preview for t...

TGO Show No 8

17 Feb 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with Paddy Dillon on Natural Trails. Please join our newsletter and follow us on our socials > https://linktr.ee/the_outdoors_station

TGO Show No 7

02 Jan 2007

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron chats to Richard Wells, producer of the famous series in which Alfred Wainwright reluctatantly featured. Hear all about the man and his charac...

The Outdoors Station Book Club 5

13 Dec 2006

Contributed by Lukas

This time Andy Howell talks to author Colin Saunders about his Cicerone Guide to the High Tatras Mountains of Slovakia and Poland an alpine environmen...

The Outdoors Station Book Club 7

11 Dec 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Howell talks to Martin Wainwright, the Northern Editor of the Guardian about his recent compilations of the best of the Guardian Country Diary. P...

The Outdoors Station Book Club 6

11 Dec 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Howell talks to Martin Wainwright, the Northern Editor of the Guardian about his recent compilations of the best of the Guardian Country Diary. P...

The Outdoors Station Book Club 4

11 Dec 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Andy once again takes to the airwaves to interview Paddy Dillon about his books and walking in the Emerald Isle. Please join our newsletter and follow...

TGO Show No 6

09 Dec 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron McNeish once again takes to the podwaves and chat to Simon Willis about competing at the recent lightweight OMM event and Chris Townsend about...

The Outdoors Station Sea Kayak No 2

13 Nov 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Willis heads up the the Storm Gathering on the Ilse of Mull to interview a diverse range of well known Sea Kayakers. If this isn't inspiring and...

The Outdoors Station Book Club No 3

13 Nov 2006

Contributed by Lukas

In this show Andy Howell interviews the well known and respected long distance hiker and writer Chris Townsend about his book Crossing Arizona, where ...

The TGO Show No 5

13 Nov 2006

Contributed by Lukas

In this show Cameron McNeish chats to Bob Packer who he met on the recent Mt Ararat trip, and found he was in the pleasant company of one of the world...

The TGO Show No 4

13 Nov 2006

Contributed by Lukas

This months show includes an interview with Colin Prior about his new book The World's Wild Places, John Manning chats to two Triple Crowners at a wed...

The Outdoors Station Sea Kayak No 1

13 Nov 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Willis heads a long way north to sample the supreme Sea Kayak area on the Isle of Barra. He interviews Chris Denehy who runs Clearwater Paddling...

The Outdoors Station Book Club No 2

13 Nov 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Howell invites guest Shirley Worral to chat about her recent trip to the Pyrenees and looks at the books and maps she used to plan her trip. Full...

The Outdoors Station Book Club No 1

13 Nov 2006

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Howell takes the Outdoors Channel seat to start the first in a series of book club podcasts, where we discuss books which concentrate on the outd...

The Outdoors Station Podzine No 5

13 Nov 2006

Contributed by Lukas

At my recent September visit to The Good Tent Show in Rugby, a small select little gathering of tent manufacturers, I managed to have a chat about the...