Ep.2 - Climbing Ben Nevis In Storm Ciara

Ep.2 - Climbing Ben Nevis In Storm Ciara

The Mountain With Its Head In The Clouds

Ben Nevis is the tallest mountain in the UK. Being only 1345m high you’d think that would be nothing to brag about, but what the UK lacks in height it more than makes up for in elevation gain and most importantly: weather.

In hindsight, I’ve had seeds sown all my life to adventure in the outdoors. I discuss this further on a podcast I featured on with Destinations Beyond Expectations. As I began to love hiking – which is continuously growing more and more – I decided to do the National Three Peaks in my own debut way. I’d climb them in winter!

Winter Is Coming

In summer, you just need to make sure you bring water and good boots for most of our mountains. In winter, it’s a different situation.

I know, it sounds a bit crazy to do something like this, right? Well, let me briefly explain before you listen how myself and my best friend – Dan – ended up doing this.

I had climbed Snowdon successfully in December covered in… well, snow. I had reached the top of Scafell Pike through 60+mph winds solo in January. Finally, I had this date planned to go to Ben Nevis and tick the last one off.

Then the forecast announced a storm was coming.

This completely changed everything. But not our decision to climb. Where I was packing a coffee flask, first aid, and a dry bag before, our kit list now grew more. We kept a close eye on the forecast the whole way through, keeping updated on everything. I checked the avalanche report daily and right up until we left I was checking the summit forecast, hourly at the end!

I had already dealt with extremely high wind at Scafell Pike (the way down was worse!), so I knew what that would feel like. I had watched every YouTube video and read all the articles I could find to check out the route. We had spikes, safety kit, map… and an epic forecast. We were good to go!

Climbing In A Storm

A bit of an epic day would be an understatement. This experience was incredible! But we were safe (as I discuss, links below!) and everything went perfectly. Why? Because of the planning and preparation we put in place.

There is a lake at around 500m on the Mountain Track route. That’s where the snow and wind really started to pick up.

After this, there was a cover from the wind by a waterfall where we got our spikes on. Then it was the high winds, harder wind gusts, and just us two climbing to the top.

We hiked past so many people who were on their way down. Some due to the lack of visibility, some due to wind, some to snow. But Dan and I kept pushing on. At no point were we ever in any real danger as we had mitigated so much, and there are no knife edge routes on this popular yet long and strenuous route.

Just before we did the summit push at around 1200m, we met the only other two people who had got that far. Thinking it a smart idea, we decided to stick together and move as a group, Storm Ciara taking our balance frequently.

Things were very windy (80-90+mph gusts) with occasional white-outs on the way up. But we did it! I managed to get footage of some of the calmer moments, but the summit was different. One word: Epic – and I gave my self no option but to make sure I filmed it!

Don’t Be A Fool

What I took away from this was my first proper lesson in mitigating risk, working hard, staying alert, and it paying off. We were back at the car and ready to set home just before the official yellow warning was put in place at 15:00.

But know your limits, and research as much as you can.

4 ‘hikers’ had to be saved by 22 mountain rescuers sent out two days after us. They went out with no appropriate clothing, trainers, no crampons, no map etc. Please, even if it’s the summer, take hiking seriously (but remember to smile!).

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Ep.82 - Between The Mountains Christmas Special 2020

Ep.82 - Between The Mountains Christmas Special 2020

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 make sure you're following on social to get updates!) This was such a fantastic time. Having become accustomed to speaking with friends through a webcam, there were times during the recording where things just felt... normal.   Thank you to everyone who tuned in. We hope to do more, so let us know what you think on btmtravelpod@gmail.com    ------------------------------------ If you enjoy the show please subscribe/follow and share with a friend! If you really enjoy the show please check out our Patreon site here. Supporting through Patreon really helps cover costs and allow to invest more time into the quality! To come on the show or work with me, please email on: btmtravelpod@gmail.com Join in with the community. Instagram/Twitter/Facebook and our new Facebook Page to share your own photos and videos here.

24 Joulu 20201h 15min

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

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

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! Hitting some popular and some untouched slopes, and finishing the day with beer in a small hut in the snow, TJ dives in to this expedition and will absolutely captivate you as you instinctively start booking your next ski trip! TJ David – More Than Just Ski Mountaineering TJ asks his clients a lot about their “WHY”‘s. In the interview, I turned the question on to him. There’s is so much to this personal level of reasoning and spirit. But what TJ touches upon – which I think it silently very inspirational – is his love for the daily process of improving a little bit, every single day. Making those small steps that over time produce the big picture goal. Having that long-term goal. What is your long-term goal? TJ is an incredible individual, with so much to give. You can check out his coaching here, his Instagram here, and more information on himself here. ------------------------------ You can read his own account of this expedition, and few more stunning photographs, by clicking here. If you enjoy the show please subscribe/follow and share with a friend! If you really enjoy the show please check out our Patreon site here. Supporting through Patreon really helps cover costs and allow to invest more time into the quality! To come on the show or work with me, please email on: btmtravelpod@gmail.com Join in with the community. Instagram/Twitter/Facebook and our new Facebook Page to share your own photos and videos here. https://betweenthemountains.org/2020/12/18/ski-mountaineering-in-the-lyngen-alps-with-tj-david/

18 Joulu 202045min

Jenny Wordsworth | The South Pole, Ultra Running, The 7 Summits, and More | Ep.80

Jenny Wordsworth | The South Pole, Ultra Running, The 7 Summits, and More | Ep.80

Jenny Wordsworth is a dedicated, focussed, and tenacious outdoor athlete, who’s most well known accomplishment was becoming the 8th woman to solo ski and reach the South Pole after 44 days. After the first five hundred miles, she continued to do this and complete this task while have a massively debilitating leg injury. She is a lawyer, professional endurance athlete, keynote speaker, brand ambassador for Atkins, on North Face explorer’s team, and a Polar Ambassador to the UK. Jenny has travelled and raced some of the toughest and longest races endurance events in the world from the arctic to the desert. From this, she has built a huge backing to her name. Before We Start Before we get into the episode, I want to mention the sponsor for this episode: Sidetracked Magazine. Sidetracked is dedicated to adventurous storytelling at it’s very best. They use stunning imagery and personal stories from expeditions and journeys from around the globe, and you can tell! If you are one of the few who haven’t heard of them… what are you doing?! Go and check out their website and see for yourself. Browse and purchase from the back catalogue, subscribe, and browse/sign up to their free Field Journal newsletter; providing you with some of the best adventure updates weekly! Jenny Wordsworth Jenny was a brilliant guest to have on the show, and I know you’re going to love the episode. If you want to follow along her journey, you can check out her website here, or her Instagram here. I can’t recommend enough that you give her a follow! ------------------------------ If you enjoy the show please subscribe/follow and share with a friend! If you really enjoy the show please check out our Patreon site here. Supporting through Patreon really helps cover costs and allow to invest more time into the quality! To come on the show or work with me, please email on: btmtravelpod@gmail.com Join in with the community. Instagram/Twitter/Facebook and our new Facebook Page to share your own photos and videos here. --------------------------------- https://betweenthemountains.org/2020/12/11/jenny-wordsworth/  https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains

11 Joulu 202058min

Ep.79 - Mind Over Mountains With Alex Staniforth

Ep.79 - Mind Over Mountains With Alex Staniforth

https://linktr.ee/BetweenTheMountains   Alex Staniforth found that running, walking, and cycling to the highest point in each UK county was faster than the waiting time to receive any mental health support from the UK's National Health Service (NHS). It's not that there's nothing, but rather that the NHS is overwhelmed with so many needing support.  It was at this point that Alex started Mind Over Mountains charity - his very own Natural Health Service supporting those in need, and bringing them together as a community.  More Than Just Fresh Air  Mind Over Mountains go one step further. While bringing you the community and outdoors experience together, they also give you the tools you'll need to better yourself with your headspace.  Mind Over Mountains aims to help you find purpose.  You can check out their events and details on their website here, and you can read more about Alex Staniforth and his achievements here.  ------------------------ If you enjoy the show please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!  If you really enjoy the show please check out our Patreon site here. Supporting through Patreon really helps cover costs and allow to invest more time into the quality!  To come on the show or work with me, please email on: btmtravelpod@gmail.com  Join in with the community. Instagram/Twitter/Facebook and our new Facebook Page to share your own photos and videos here.  https://betweenthemountains.org/2020/12/04/mind-over-mountains-with-alex-staniforth/  https://alexstaniforth.com/  https://mindovermountains.org.uk/

4 Joulu 202032min

Will Copestake | Scottish Highlands, Patagonia, and More | Ep.78

Will Copestake | Scottish Highlands, Patagonia, and More | Ep.78

Will has cycled between all 282 Munros and climbed them, solo-circumnavigated the Scottish coastline by sea kayak, completed the Coldest Corbett Challenge, and regularly completes  expeditions in Patagonia.  Will's first adventure, though, starts at 12 years old. After a fantastic outdoor upbringing in North West Scotland, during the peak of Ray Mears' influence, Will was 'cast-away' by his parents with a few friends overnight. From there, Will has gone on to complete expeditions in Patagonia, Scotland, Iceland, across Europe, and New Zealand.  Before We Start  Before we get into the episode, I want to mention the sponsor for this episode: Sidetracked Magazine. Sidetracked is dedicated to adventurous storytelling at it's very best. They use stunning imagery and personal stories from expeditions and journeys from around the globe, and you can tell!  If you are one of the few who haven't heard of them... what are you doing?!  Go and check out their website and see for yourself. Browse and purchase from the back catalogue, subscribe, and browse/sign up to their free Field Journal newsletter; providing you with some of the best adventure updates weekly!  Will Copestake  Will is an inspiring adventurer and expedition leader. It was a pleasure to have him on the show.  If you want to book your own canoe or kayak trip with him (like I currently am doing!) then you can follow the link here.  Alternatively, keep up with his experiences and photography with his website Will Copestake Media or his Instagram.  --------------------------------  If you enjoy the show please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!  If you really enjoy the show please check out our Patreon site here. Supporting through Patreon really helps cover costs and allow to invest more time into the quality!  To come on the show or work with me, please email on: btmtravelpod@gmail.com  Join in with the community. Instagram/Twitter/Facebook and our new Facebook Page to share your own photos and videos here  https://betweenthemountains.org/2020/11/27/will-copestake/

27 Marras 202034min

Tim Howell | BASE Jumping and Travelling the World | Ep.77

Tim Howell | BASE Jumping and Travelling the World | Ep.77

Tim Howell has one of the most adrenaline filled histories from all of our interviews. Tim has wildlife guided in Africa, and then went on to join the Royal Marines. It was here as a Commando, that he developed his mental and physical robustness. He became Mountain Leader and has gone on to achieve so much more. Using this love and passion for the mountains and climbing, Tim did his first BASE jump in France, 2013.  Having Tim on the podcast was such a pleasure. He has such a depth of experience, and you can follow along this journey by checking out his website here, or more actively on his Instagram or Facebook.  Also, apologies for the slight internet quality on this episode. Hopefully it goes unnoticed.  Read the full blog here: https://betweenthemountains.org/2020/11/20/tim-howell/  --------------------------------  If you enjoy the show please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!  If you really enjoy the show please check out our Patreon site here. Supporting through Patreon really helps cover costs and allow to invest more time into the quality!  To come on the show or work with me, please email on: btmtravelpod@gmail.com Join in with the community. Instagram/Twitter/Facebook and our new Facebook Page to share your own photos and videos here.  https://betweenthemountains.org/2020/11/20/tim-howell/

20 Marras 202039min

Ep.76 - Exploring The Highlands With Atlas Mountaineering - 5 Must-Do Adventures

Ep.76 - Exploring The Highlands With Atlas Mountaineering - 5 Must-Do Adventures

The Scottish Highlands are just truly breath-taking. After my recent trip there, I left just knowing I had to do an episode on this... but with someone who knows the highlands a hell of a lot better than I!  That's where Atlas Mountaineering comes in. Connor, who runs the company, knows the highlands so well. We got together to chat about 5 Must Do adventures in the Highlands.  ----------------------------------- Free Tickets to the National Snow Show. October 2021. Offer ends New Years Eve 2020: https://nationalsnowshow.seetickets.com/tour/the-national-snow-show?OfferCode=SNOWBetweenMount  ----------------------------------- If you enjoy the show please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!  If you really enjoy the show please check out our Patreon site here. Supporting through Patreon really helps cover costs and allow to invest more time into the quality!  To come on the show or work with me, please email on: btmtravelpod@gmail.com  Join in with the community. Instagram/Twitter/Facebook and our new Facebook Page to share your own photos and videos here.  https://betweenthemountains.org/2020/11/13/exploring-the-highlands/    https://www.atlasmountaineering.com/

13 Marras 202038min

Ep.75 - 5 Must-Do Adventures On Oahu, Hawaii

Ep.75 - 5 Must-Do Adventures On Oahu, Hawaii

Do you ever feel like you've been to a place when in reality you haven't? Driven the streets, seen the people, relaxed on those beaches. Well, unless you played Test Drive (a free-roam video game based on the island) then Dustin's description and clear love for Hawaii will certainly be scratching your travel itch in no time!   Dustin from That Adventure Life joins us again for his second of three episodes on Hawaii. This time: O'ahu     ---------------------------------   If you enjoy the show please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!   If you really enjoy the show please check out our Patreon site here. Supporting through Patreon really helps cover costs and allow to invest more time into the quality!   To come on the show or work with me, please email on: btmtravelpod@gmail.com   Join in with the community. Instagram/Twitter/Facebook and our new Facebook Page to share your own photos and videos here. https://betweenthemountains.org/2020/11/06/5-must-do-adventures-on-oahu-hawaii/  Music by Ali Finneran: https://soundcloud.com/alifinneranmusic  Dustin, That Adventure Life: https://thatadventurelife.com/

6 Marras 202030min

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