Cory and Lianne spent some incredible time on a full 30 day visa in Sri Lanka. They explored the island and had some fantastic experiences on the island. Such a pleasure to have them on! In the middle of a long trip, with Nepal and India being a main focus, they decided to take a slower paced trip to Sri Lanka. Chatting Through The Highlights A month long spent anywhere is so much for one podcast. So, as hard as it is, they identify some of the key highlights and chat through. Arriving into Colu...
Oct 17, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Interviewing people is one of my greatest pleasure. One thing about it, is that no matter how much I do or don't research, each individual can answer so uniquely. Something that kept recurring in this interview with Caroline George was the topic of 'adaptability' and how use a tool it is for getting through expeditions, climbing mountains, and life. Competing in the Ice Climbing World Cup and also a member of the International Federation Of Mountain Guides Association, Caroline has climbed some ...
Oct 14, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Ryan's travel knowledge and experience far exceeds my own. Running the Travel With Cooky blog , he returns to the show to talk about his time and itinerary in Vietnam. We discuss Hanoi , Halong Bay, the Hai Van Pass, Ho Chi Minh City and more! Don't forget to click the links to read more directly on Travel With Cooky . Listen on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , and all other platforms; just search “Between The Mountains” or Ask Alexa! From North To South Ryan kicks off talking about ...
Oct 10, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Have you ever heard of a work-cation? Well, Francois and his partner have. Working remotely, they spent 3 weeks in Costa Rica doing a huge range of activities. White water rafting, zip-line, wildlife, a range of National Parks, kayaking, surfing, hiking... hear about it all here! Listen on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , and all other platforms; just search “Between The Mountains” or Ask Alexa! ---- This was recorded much earlier in the year, so do forgive any imperfections. ---- Th...
Oct 07, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Have you ever had a crazy vision that just seemed perhaps too funny to actually do, or you never get round to doing it? Covering the house in Christmas lights? Hiking a mountain in a onesie? How about trekking a Christmas tree 13km into the Norwegian mountains for a photo that you have envisioned. Well, Falke did just that. Listen on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , and all other platforms; just search “Between The Mountains” or Ask Alexa! A Yearly Tradition Falke's tradition starts ...
Oct 03, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 66
The Roof Of The Western Hemisphere Aconcagua reaches 6,962m into the sky. Aconcagua is the tallest mountain in the Western hemisphere, and on the bucket list for many. For Alex, it was on his too. While in Argentina, he took the opportunity to head out and climb this peak. The episode includes brilliant information on permits, location, gear, and also on some smaller hikes before climbing the big one itself. Fantastic Foundations Alex bases himself in Wales where he has started his climbing care...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Olympic National Park is a gem of the Pacific Northwest Region. Scattered with mountains, forests and wildlife, hear Melissa's anecdotes and information on Olympic National Park. The Tip Of The US Olympic National Park takes you to the most North Western tip of the lower 48 states - even giving you some Canadian signal at one point! Flying into Seattle, you're going to need a car . It's quite the roadtrip ( make sure you have the essentials with you! ) to get to the first spot in this million-ac...
Sep 26, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 64
The Unanswered Question How do you balance your passions with your profession... which may also be a passion of yours? Seeing Niki's updates and life as a medical student mixed with rock climbing caught my attention. Realising that there was more to this situation than the sport itself, we decided to do take a dive in to Niki's background. The Importance Of Getting Outdoors Rock climbing for Niki is her form of active meditation. You are focussed on your next move, everything else disappears. Ch...
Sep 23, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 63
An Inspirational And Eclectic Background Lotta is a truly inspirational woman who you certainly can’t place into one category - and for good reason. Lotta has a masters degree in economics and volunteers. Having recently completed a 24 hour endurance challenge and returned from Lofoten , Lotta sat down for an interview with us to talk about mountains and more. In 2013 she was crowned Miss Finland and while continuing with modelling and entertainment work is now a mountaineer having scaled mounta...
Sep 19, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 62
The Dolomites A lot of people’s first view of the Dolomites might be that classic over the shoulder shot, over and along rising grass plain to a 3 peak mountain stood in front. Marta’s was too, and from there she dedicated time to explore the region. In this episode we welcome Marta from In A Far Away Land . Marta is someone who has had a fantastic amount of experience in the Dolomites, and a perfect suggestion for the podcast from previous guest Kate Fletcher (from Bags Always Packed ). Kicking...
Sep 16, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Beautiful Budapest Budapest has been a on my list for a long time now. It seems to be a haven for travellers young and old. Interrailing through Europe, cruising the River Danube or even just there for a stag do. Budapest has so much to offer though, so last year I booked my trip with my friend to go. A year later, this may well need to be delayed. A 5-Day Itinerary Which makes it all the sweeter that Ryan from Travel With Cooky came on the show to talk about his time spent there and photography...
Sep 12, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Placing learning from others and producing work as a priority on expeditions, Tim’s foundations began in 2007 when joining the Royal Marines Reserves. Since then his expedition and photography career has taken him to beautiful and exciting places from bordering Taliban territory in Pakistan to entering the Patagonia Adventure Race. He has won multiple awards and is a member of the Royal Geographical Society and more, so it is a huge pleasure to have Tim on. Where Do We Begin? Taking a step to mo...
Sep 09, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 59
It's a big pleasure to welcome Two Alps Girls to the show today. We talk about hiking and exploring lakes in the Italian Alps. Please check out their website here: https://twoalpsgirls.com/ www.betweenthemountains.org 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: https://www.patreon.com/btmtravelpod To come on the show or work with me, please email on: btmtravelpod@gmail.com Join in with the community. ...
Sep 05, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 58
We welcome Jonathan to the show today from Mindful Communications. It was fantastic to chat with him about his Van Life journey and hear his story. I really recommend you go and check out his work here: http://bit.ly/JMPressKit https://www.mindfulcommunication.me/what-is-coaching --------------------- Also, why not join the new community group on Facebook to share your own photos and video? https://www.facebook.com/groups/btmtravelpod Join in with the community: @BTMTravelPod everywhere Email in...
Sep 02, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 57
In this exciting episode recorded in May 2020, we sit down with Jon Gupta. Jon facilitated Steve Plain's 7 Summits World Record, completing 6 of the summits alongside Steve. In this episode, we go over some untold stories, behind the scenes information, and, of course, some epic tales. If you missed Jon's interview, be sure to check it out. He is a man with some much experience and knowledge! https://betweenthemountains.org/2020/06/24/ep-21-an-interview-with-jon-gupta/ https://mountain-expeditio...
Aug 29, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In this episode, we welcome Kenan from http://www.highlander.ba/tours to discuss his wonderful home of Bosnia. Kenan perfectly blends culture with adventure in this captivating and inspiring episode. We said we'd talk about 5 recommended adventures to have in Bosnia, and Kenan bests that and adds a bonus one at the end. Be sure to check out his website, and I really hope you enjoy this fun session with Kenan. www.betweenthemountains.org If you enjoy the show please subscribe/follow and share wit...
Aug 26, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Recorded back in May, it is a pleasure to welcome Liana of @SeekingTheNow back to the show to chat through her road trip itinerary exploring South West US in a brief, spontaneous moment. Be sure to check out her website here: https://www.seekingthenow.com/ And her episode on climbing Mount Baker here: https://betweenthemountains.org/2020/06/24/ep-23-climbing-mount-baker-with-seekingthenow/ www.betweenthemountains.org If you enjoy the show please subscribe/follow and share with a friend! If you r...
Aug 22, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Grab your snacks and strap in for an epic adventure in Patagonia. In this episode, TJ goes over his epic and adventurous time ski mountaineering across Patagonia. Living out of a van, dodgy interactions with mafia-types, epic slopes, perfect conditions, and not-so-perfect conditions are all to hear in this captivating episode with TJ. It's such a pleasure to welcome TJ David back to the show to chat about his time ski-mountaineering in the region. If you haven't heard our interview with him from...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In this interview, Mark talks about his travel history and experience and gives top travel tips for the locations that you voted for in the community. For those who don't know, Mark is a marketing professor but more importantly, a travel genius. His main platform is YouTube where he provides honest, realistic, and engaging reviews and tips of different locations from do's and don't's to culture shocks. He beats the travel guide books and gives real on the ground first-hand tips to exploring citi...
Aug 15, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Mount Rainier National Park - and the mountain itself for that matter - cover the internet with its wonderful scenery and that huge Mount Rainier dominating every shot. Melissa - otherwise known as Miss Rover - comes on the show to tell us about her time and a recommended itinerary at Mount Rainier National Park. If you haven't already heard her interview from the end of June, I recommend you check that out . Melissa is a brilliantly experienced individual in travel, and I really hope you enjoy ...
Aug 12, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 51
As a 50th episode special, I invite Dustin from That Adventure Life back on to the show to chat about one of his favourite places: Hawaii Dustin recommends 5 adventures to have on the island, with two episodes on two further islands to come! This was such a fun episode to record, and I hope you enjoy it too! thatadventurelife.com www.betweenthemountains.org 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, ...
Aug 08, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Lucy Shepherd comes back for her final of three parts to the show. We talk about exploring the High Sierras, dodging avalanches, rationing food, and literally getting lost in the mountains. I really hope you enjoy it, I certainly did as I listened to this epic journey! www.lucyshepherd.net www.betweenthemountains.org 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, starting from only £4 (that's only a cup ...
Aug 05, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Today we invite Two Roaming Souls on to the show to talk about their Van Life, modifications, and travels. Website: tworoamingsouls.com Instagram: instagram.com/tworoamingsouls YouTube: h ttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0MiZd3gq_hOj7bdT_4V3Qw Facebook: f acebook.com/tworoamingsouls Twitter: t witter.com/tworoamingsouls www.betweenthemountains.org 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, starting f...
Aug 01, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 48
To round off and finish July, we welcome back Ly to the podcast. We talk about her time scuba diving in Egypt, which just sounds beautiful. www.betweenthemountains.org 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, starting from only £4 (that's only a cup of coffee each month!). To come on the show or work with me, please email on: btmtravelpod@gmail.com Join in with the community. Instagram/Twitter/Face...
Jul 29, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 47
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...
Jul 25, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Based currently out of Oregon, and with nearly 2 decades of mountain climbing experience consisting of many first ascents, awards for excellence and New Zealand alpinist of the year, Graham is extremely established within the climbing and expedition community. Graham Zimmerman is more than just an alpinist though. Graham has a hydro glaciology degree which led him to work as a geo-physicist and search and rescue technician for many years. Now, climbing full time, this love has led him to not onl...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 45
In today's episode we welcome Emily Thomas to the podcast. For those who don’t know Emily is Associate Professor in Philosophy at Durham University. Alongside working in the Netherlands and and writing on metaphysics, Emily has a book called the Meaning Of Travel, now released. After reading just the start of the book, I knew I wanted to interview her on the podcast. The book is an incredible read, and I recommend that you check it out! www.betweenthemountains.org If you enjoy the show please su...
Jul 18, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 44
As the world globalises more and more, it seems harder and harder to find something that no-one has done before. Yet, they are still incredible adventurers, like Lucy Shepherd, who still manage to do so. After having a more-than-dodgy experience with a Jaguar the last time she visited the jungle, Lucy returned to trek across the Kanuka Mountains. Scratching That Itch After her last time in the jungle, Lucy can't be blamed for swearing off ever returning again. The jungle is a place where everyth...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 43
In this episode we welcome Toine Haverkamp, who filmed and edited a documentary piece on backpacking as he undertook his own journey through South East Asia and Asia. It was a pleasure to have him on. I recommend you check out his piece here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Qqp62SWWXM www.betweenthemountains.org 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, starting from only £4 (that's only a cup of c...
Jul 11, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 42
I hope you enjoy this episode with Travis where we talk about his trip - that has been cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic - through Australia. We recorded this episode shortly after lockdowns began. We avoid any reference of the pandemic as much as we can, but it's worthwhile noting that we recorded this early into it, and the situation changes rapidly in all countries sadly affected by this. Meanwhile, Blue Mountains National Park quickly landed on to my bucket list during this session! If you ...
Jul 08, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 41
