Just a quick heads up that the new weekly Podzine show will be starting once again over on The Outdoors Station on Monday the 3rd March which includes interviews with the editor of a new Ocean Kayak Magazine, the recruiment department from PGL Holidays, and with organiser Kate Thomas from The Outdoors Show at the NEC.
There's a simple free to enter competition to win one of 20 pairs of VIP tickets for 2 adults to The Outdoors Show worth £32 and a quick round up of some of the social gatherings taking place wiithin the hiking, bushcraft and paddling communities.
The new weekly Podzine show is now on iTunes and will be on The Outdoors Station in an hour or so dated Monday the 10th March. It includes interviews with Jed Yarnold about tarps, Vic Solomon on Manfrotto's new carbon fiber tripods, and Kevin Ashton discusses using a sea kayak as a fishing platform.
Plus you've got the dairy, winners of the free VIP tickets to The Outdoors Show, this week's comp to win the last 10 pairs (get in quick - cut off Tuesday evening).
Thanks for the feedback so far and if you are at the Outdoor Show and see Andy, Rose or I wandering aimlessly (ie not panicking to get the next interview!), do stop for a chat as we would love to get some feedback on the show. We'll be wearing black shirts with a logo.
Fresh from The Outdoors Show we have a quick release Podzine in which we chat to Alpkit regarding their Colab competition finalists, which were excellent by the way, and Andy and I gives our impressions of the show.
BTW we did about 30 interviews at the show with a very wide range of stands, so if you missed it for whatever reason, make sure you subscribe to the next batch of programmes. Plus there's some interesting competitions related to the interviews!
In the second show, Andy Howell meets the outdoors bloggers at The Outdoor Show at their second annual gathering, to hear their outdoor plans for 2008. We are not alone!!
So two more free audio Podzines hit your ear buds this week ready for your daily commute and they are;
The Podzine ‘31/3/08’ 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 gaining increased participation from those who enjoy other outdoor pastimes. Then we hear from Ed Bassett from EB Adventures and to Wayne Jones of Forest Knights. Plus diary news, and a great new competition to win a years subscription to the magazine and a Bushcraft goody bag!
Outdoor Show Special - Destinations 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 destinations who try to pursued him (and us) to sample their features. An interesting podcast full of ideas and enthusiasm of those who are proud and love their part of the world. Andy does Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland! Enjoy!!
A Weekend With Nomad-Bushcraft 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 novice.
Join us then on this podcast, as I share a weekend induction course deep in the woods, in the heart of Wiltshire, living off the land and communing with a very wet nature! Get it here
And this week we have the following for you to enjoy ...
The Podzine‘14/4/08’ 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 the main organisers behind the Legalise Wild Camping campaign and discuss the recycling ethics within the tent industry with Andy Ayers from Green Outdoor. Plus announce the winner of last weeks camera competition and set this week's challenge.
Outdoor Show 08 Special ‘Gear’ 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 about the Freeloader charger from Solar Technologies, have a clothing update from Montane, catch up with Sam from Shewee, understand more about Pacer Poles and speak to a man standing in a bucket of water! Diverse or what?
The Gourmet Hedgerow It's Springtime and many walkers are recognizing new growth in the hedgerow. We know there is much which can be harvested to add a zing to our plate, but which plant and what does it taste like? So Rose and I join Diana Bateman once again on a gourmet hedgerow walk, to find things which not only are edible, but taste great. Plus we have the satisfaction on knowing it saves us a small fortune in trendy restaurants!
Cicerone Press ‘The Book Of The Bivvy’ 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 brought together in ‘The book of the Bivvy’. Here we hear from the man himself, with tips on bivvying in the rain, ideas for great trips, and the sheer pleasure of being on the hills for hours before (and after) the crowds have descended to the town below.
Cicerone Press ‘Walking In Scotland’ 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 walking adventure. Here we talk to Ronald Turnbull, whose extensive knowledge of the best walking regions in Scotland is brought together in (currently) two guidebooks to the ranges near Ben Nevis and Glencoe, and the Cairngorms in the East.
[u]Cicerone Press ‘The Ribble Way’[/u] 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 limestone of the Yorkshire Dales, high on Cam Fell in the heart of Three Peak country. The 70-mile route is ideal for those new to trekking, with plentiful accommodation and sights of interest on the way. [u]Cicerone Press ‘Cycle Touring’[/u] 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 Sparks about how to get started, just what level of ability you really do need, and some of the delights of moving through the countryside at a pace which combines a reasonable rate of progress with time to enjoy your surroundings to the full. [u]Cicerone Press ‘Paddy Dillon Life As A Guidebook Writer[/u]' 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 career as a writer. Here he describes how he actually goes about preparing information for one of his many guide books. He also explains how his life as an outdoor writer is highly organized so as to maximize opportunities throughout the year.
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 ethical production, to Andy Rouse to hear about the lifestyle of a wildlife photographer and to John Penny from Canon Uk, who has given us a Canon G9 as a prize for this week's show!!
Sorry, been a bit tardy with this news, however also been a bit busy with work. Can't have it all I suppose and I do me best!! Some aural enterainment for you this miserable wet week ....
Cicerone Press ‘The John Muir Trail’ 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 the continental US. The 216 mile route can be comfortably fitted into a three-week holiday, but planning and preparation is critical as Ronald Turnbull will tell you – tune in to find out more, then get the Cicerone guidebook and off you go.
Cicerone Press ‘Jordan’ Tony Howard and Di Taylor have been climbing and trekking in the mountains of North Africa and the Middle East for over 30 years. In 1984 they discovered the area of Wadi Rum, and wrote the first guidebook. They return to Jordan every year to find a land of forested hills, dales carpeted in flowers, huge canyons, caves, limestone cliffs in wooded valleys and high mountains. This is the country of world famous sites of Petra, Pella, Ajlun and Kerak.
Cicerone Press ‘The Outdoor Environment’ The landscape of our islands is constantly changing. We think we notice big changes, houses, wind turbines, but some are more subtle, as the countryside and its use over centuries is eased into a developing world. With his farming background, and more recent career as an outdoor writer, Mark Richards is uniquely placed to discuss how we can interpret these changes, and enjoy our countryside walks in an environmentally-conscious way.
Just in case anyone needs some inspiration for a trip this year, which doesn't break the bank. The first 4 parts of 5 part Cape Wrath Trail is up over on The Outdoors Station and it seems to be getting a lot of hits!
I used Inov-8, Paramo, a Shangri-La 3, an Aquagear filter and a Bush Buddy to name but a few items discussed on route.
The landscape was incredible, the weather wonderful and the solitude enjoyable. Hope you like the audio.
To be honest Robin, as we didn't make the cut this year and there were other podcasters and TV people who did, I've rather left them clear air to produce their own content.
It is odd that nothing has appeared yet, although I understand Cameron's TV Outdoor Show will be including a piece on it shortly. As for the other podcasters, all's quiet at the moment!
If we get on next year, perhaps we'll do it again, if people don't think it is too similar?
