Ep.46 - Climbing In The Pakistani Karakoram

Ep.46 - Climbing In The Pakistani Karakoram

Graham's dream to climb in the Pakistani Karakoram starts as a kid. After reading about it and seeing the incredible photos, it captured his attention immediately. But, perhaps like a lot of people's dreams sadly, he thought it may never be achievable to climb there.

Fast forward to 2020, Graham joins the podcast to talk about his career and climbing experience in the Karakoram. Through hard-work and drive, he has now taken part in multiple expeditions there, experiencing the fantastic community and brilliant mountains first hand.

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One Of The Most Special Places On The Planet

The Karakoram is a mountain range crossing India, China, Pakistan, and even as far as Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Some of the highest mountains in the world reside there, including K2 and other 8000m peaks.

What makes this place special for a climber, as Graham describes, is that most of the rock there is Granite or Granitoid; one of the best rocks for climbing on. Think about El Capitan, or the Mont Blanc Massif.

What comes with this strong and robust rock are some very steep and tall mountains. This is where Graham comes in!

It's been at the forefront of his mind as a kid. Casting his thoughts back to High School, it was a National Geographic article and photos of some of the bigger peaks that sparked the fire for the Karakoram. But, Graham took a humbling and modest approach and just remained in total awe of the mountain ranges. He didn't consider whether he should or shouldn't climb these mountains, but he instead grew a complete appreciate for the range and detail.

Reaching The Karakoram

Before Graham reached the Karakoram, there were a few hurdles. When he first initially was able to go, he first wasn't able to attain a permit in 2012, which was then followed unfortunately by Nanga Parbat massacre in 2013.

So, when they opportunity arose again, there was much convincing to be done. Not only Graham's wife and Mum, but also Graham himself. Graham is widely renowned for his safe and expert climbing across the world. That extends to, quite obviously, potential terrorist attacks.

There's also a lot of preparation both logistically and physically to be done. I cast the question further back and ask if there was a time during any of his climbing where he had ever put skills or ideas aside in case he was to reach the Karakoram.

Graham has worked hard at building progressions into his career. Breaking down his goals in to a step-by-step plan. With climbing in places like Alaska and Patagonia, he had a notion that he was making progress. Looking back, it seems obvious now that he was working towards the bigger mountains of the world.

But the other component, is that climbing is such a passion and just generally so fun for Graham that he'll find his skills and experience build and grow naturally anyway.

A perfect example of living in the moment.

Then, he has that conversation, and confirms to take part in his first expedition to the Pakistani Karakoram. To say he was excited is an understatement!

Listen to the podcast to hear more detail on Graham's passion and experience, training, gear, the the mountains themselves.

Graham Zimmerman

Graham is such a fascinating and fantastic individual. He has achieved so much, and is only growing his accomplishments as he continues to climb mountains and lead against climate change.

You can find Graham’s website here, and find out more about his work with Protect Our Winters here

Listen to the podcast to hear in depth his views and answers on his climbing career and climate change. Also, make sure you check out the YouTube video “An Imperfect Advocate” – it’s a really inspiring video, and relatable in many ways.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYiC5XB2Vyg&t=49s

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https://betweenthemountains.org/2020/07/25/climbing-in-the-pakistani-karakoram/

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Emily Scott | Pursuing Happiness, Mountains and Adventure | Ep.91

Emily Scott | Pursuing Happiness, Mountains and Adventure | Ep.91

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 worked out incredibly well so far! In this episode, we talk about many Ironman Competitions, mountains, adventure, pursuing the importance of happiness, and more. Emily was a brilliant guest, with an even better adventure CV. With so much still yet to chat about (hint) I know you'll all love to follow along her adventures. You can check out her Instagram here, or better yet check out the British Adventure Collective. ----------------------------- 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! Or, you can just simply buy me a coffee. 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.

26 Helmi 20211h 2min

Ian Finch | Exploring Wild Places and Cultures | Ep.89

Ian Finch | Exploring Wild Places and Cultures | Ep.89

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 has gone on to explore and adventure with culture at the forefront of his mind.  Having paddled the Yukon river, led expeditions across Norway, canoed in to the wild Highlands, and so much more, Ian's experience and stories are unique... and yet the experience connecting with people over the love and necessity of nature can be experienced by all.  Before We Begin  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!  Ian Finch  To follow Ian's adventures and catch up with his expeditions, the best place for that would be his Instagram @ianefinch, or failing that you can also check out his website and blog 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! Or, you can just simply buy me a coffee.  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.

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

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

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 mindset and taking control of your life. Read on and listen to find out more! Bonita Norris It was such a pleasure and inspiration to have Bonita on the podcast. You can follow her blog here or follow her on Instagram here. Also, I highly recommend that you check out her book “The Girl Who Climbed Everest“! I couldn’t put it down. A fantastic, motivational, and captivating read. ----------------------------- 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! Or, you can just simply buy me a coffee. 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. Read the full blog here: https://betweenthemountains.org/2021/02/05/aiming-for-everest-and-beyond-with-bonita-norris/

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

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

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 here. 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! ------------------------------ 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! Or, you can just simply buy me a coffee. 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.   Read the full blog here: https://betweenthemountains.org/2021/01/29/tom-livingstone/

29 Tammi 202133min

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

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

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 his background and experience further. Damian Hall Damian has achieved so much, from mountains to the desert to the arctic and to record breaking times. He is an incredibly down-to-Earth guy whilst brilliantly inspiring. Follow him on his Instagram or his website to keep update to date. He has his book being published in May 2021, so keep your eyes peeled for that! ----------------------------- 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. Read the full blog here: https://betweenthemountains.org/2021/01/22/damian-hall/

22 Tammi 202138min

Holly Budge | Skydiving Everest, Himalayan Mountaineering, and More | Ep.85

Holly Budge | Skydiving Everest, Himalayan Mountaineering, and More | Ep.85

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, though, is the conservation effort that Holly puts in to save elephants. 96 elephants are poached each day, and Holly's work alongside rangers with non-gory exhibitions is helping to reduce that number.  Holly Budge  Having Holly on the show was a total pleasure. The passion and experience she has for adventure and the world really shines through, and I hope you hear that in the podcast.  With a background like hers, it's also no wonder that she is a speak too. You can check out more of Holly's work with her own personal website here.  Her work alongside and supporting rangers and communities is incredible, and I highly recommend you check out her work and support if you can. With endorsements from people like David Attenborough, you really can't go wrong 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.  Read the full blog here:  https://betweenthemountains.org/2021/01/15/holly-budge/

15 Tammi 20211h 5min

Ep.84 - Exploring Fjords and Racing Icebergs in Patagonia

Ep.84 - Exploring Fjords and Racing Icebergs in Patagonia

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 glaciers, Will takes us talks with us about ending each season of guiding in the area with an expedition. Will seems to have an action packed or funny story behind every comment in this episode, displaying the depths of experience found here. With Type 2 fun written all over this, give it a listen with the links below. Will Copestake Will is an inspiring adventurer and expedition leader. It was a pleasure to have him on the show and to sit back and talk about what Patagonia has to offer. If you want to book your own canoe or kayak trip with him (like I have for the Highlands!) then you can follow the link here. You can kayak or canoe with him in the Scottish Highlands, or even arrange your own Patagonia trip through him too! 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/2021/01/08/kayaking-patagonia/

8 Tammi 202150min

Ep.83 - Trekking The Manaslu Circuit, Nepal

Ep.83 - Trekking The Manaslu Circuit, Nepal

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, viewing 8000 metre peaks, and a rare animal... I'll let you find out which! ------------------------ 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/2021/01/01/manaslu-circuit-trek/

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