Mountain to Glen The Podcast

Andy Nolan returns to the podcast to talk about his experiences while climbing Mount Everest, the Highest Mountain in the world, standing at 8,848.86 meters. He gives an honest account about what life is like there and just how tough it can be. Definitely well worth a listen.

Neil discusses the bivvy bag, it's uses and advantages as well as regaling Robert with many fun, and interesting memories while using one on his travels. And as for Robert, he chat's about looking forward to changing up to a hooped bivvy tent.
There is also a competition, where you could win your very own Salewa Bivvy, courtesy of Charles Camping. Listen in now for good bivvy stories, and maybe win one for yourself.

Robert talks with Ruth Whelan, the Hillwalking Manager with Mountaineering Ireland, which is the national representative body for hillwalking, mountaineering and climbing in Ireland. They discuss the Women With Altitude event taking place in May, which Ruth is lead organiser for. This flagship initiative supports and empowers women in the outdoors. Curious to learn more, then tune in now.

Robert talks with Becky Gilmour who skateboarded the entire Wild Atlantic Way to help raise both awareness and funds for suicide prevention after losing a close friend this way.
Her journey of 2,500 km along the West Coast of Ireland to her hometown of Portrush in Northern Ireland on a skateboard, is an amazing achievement and a very human story.
Click on the episode now to hear about her incredible journey

Robert talks to Andy Nolan about his experiences in climbing six of the Seven Summits, while now in preparation to take on Everest itself. Andy discusses how he started on this journey and the challenges each mountain has provided so far. He also talks about his upcoming plans to climb Everest. Love a good Mountain adventure then tune in now.