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Podzine 7/4/08 (Now on The Outdoors Station feed) 
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| In this weeks Podzine, we hear about some great new cameras by Olympus especially made for the outdoors person, talk with a 'get away from it all' bed and breakfast in British Columbia run by a British couple and discuss rights of way and access issues with the British House Society. Plus of course our diary section and a fantastic new competition. |
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| Podzine - A weekend with Nomad Bushcraft (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| 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. |
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| Outdoor Show Special - Destinations (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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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 of, and love their part of the world. Andy does Wales,
England, Scotland and Ireland! Enjoy!! |
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| Podzine 31/3/08 (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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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 continuing on the mixed interest theme of
todays show, we hear from Ed Bassett from EB Adventures and to Wayne
Jones of Forest Knights. Plus diary news, and a great new competition. |
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| Outdoor Show Special - Bloggers (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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The first of our series of compilation interviews recorded at The OS
Outdoors Show 2008. Andy Howell meets the 'outdoor bloggers' at their
second annual gathering. Where else but on Saturday lunchtime, in the
bar, with a drink in hand! |
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| Podzine 24/3/08 (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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A real smorgasbord of a show for you this week! Get trendy with a
Slackline (and win one too!), find out about being a jolly swagman,
consider the benefits of joining the Open Canoe Association,
understand more about wildlife, trapping and pest control and find
true outdoor romance!! Enjoy!! |
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| Commuting Home by Bike! (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| Richard Harding is a commuter. His chosen mode of transport is the ever green bicycle. His current work in the UK hi tech industry is coming to an end and, as one might expect, he's decided to commute home. Nothing unusual in that, except that 'home' is now in New Zealand and starting at the end of March he's trying to be home for Christmas! |
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| Podzine 17/3/08 (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| Back from 2008 OS Outdoors Show at the NEC we sample some of the atmosphere and bring you the finalists from the Alpkit Colab competition plus comments from several folks who visited the show. Andy and I give our round up thoughts at the conclusion of the event and there's a goody bag full of interesting items to be won. Loads of interviews gathered at the show and much more coming in the next few weeks. |
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| Cicerone Press - Paddy Dillon National Trails (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| Opened in 1965, the Pennine Way was Britain’s first national trail. Since then another 14 have been designated in England and Wales, with a further 4 in Scotland. Together they cover well over 5000 kilometres each one with unique qualities which explore the rich, scenic and historic countryside of Britain. Paddy Dillon has walked all the trails – twice! Here he talks about his love of the routes and his new guide, ‘The National Trails’ a complete compilation of all Britain’s National Trail walking routes. |
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| Cicerone Press - Paddy Dillon Islomania (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| Islomania is defined as a craze for, or a strong attraction to islands… and Paddy Dillon has the bug! Paddy is a prolific outdoor writer with over 30 books to his name. Here we find out just how many islands he has visited (and walked all over!), and what makes island visits so very special. You can get loads of great holiday ideas here! |
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| Cicerone Press - Mark Richards Author (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| Mark Richards’ transition from full-time farmer to full-time outdoor writer has been a gradual one. In 1973, with the direct encouragement of Alfred Wainwright, he wrote his first walking guide to the Cotswold Way. Since then he has indulged his pleasure in exploring rural Britain by creating a range of walking guides, including guides to the Peak District, Hadrian’s Wall and more recently the ambitious series of ‘Fellranger’ guides to the Lake District, supported by ‘Great Mountain Days in the Lake District’, a new guide to 50 days out in the high fells. |
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| Cicerone Press - Photography (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| Photography and the outdoors could have been made for each other, yet we all sometimes find there is a disappointing miss-match between what we wanted to capture, and what we actually achieved! Jon Sparks has developed his youthful hobby into a professional career, and here he offers some valuable tips for outdoor enthusiasts, whatever their sport or destination. |
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| Cicerone Press - Pembrokeshire (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| Pembrokeshire contains Britain’s only coastal National Park, such is its beauty, with soaring rugged cliffs, tranquil inlets and broad sandy beaches. There is immense variety in both the scenery and natural life of the Pembrokeshire coast. Dennis and Jan Kelsall talk about their lifetime of exploration on foot, which can be equally satisfying for serious walkers and those more inclined to potter. |
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| Podzine - 10/3/08 (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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Welcome back to this weeks show, where we talk, tarps, tripods and
fishing. This week we meet Jed Yarnold and discuss tarpoligy, Vic
Soloman who tells us about the new Manfrotto carbon fiber tripods and
Kevin Ashton about the practicalities of using a sea kayak as a
fishing platform. Plus of course, our What's On Diary and the chance
to win one of the remaining VIP 10 pairs of tickets we have to give
away for The Outdoors Show. |
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| Podzine - 3/3/08 (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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We're back with the first in our series of weekly shows to let all
lovers of the outdoors know what is going on around them. In this
weeks show we chat to the editor of a new Ocean Paddler Magazine, PGL
Holidays who are looking for new instructors and Kate Thomas regarding
the forthcoming Outdoors Show. Plus of course, our What's On Diary and
the chance to win one of 40 pairs of tickets we have to give away for
The Outdoors Show. |
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| Podzine - Lord Smith Interview (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| Lord Smith of Finsbury is now well known as the President of the Ramblers’ Association, but in 1997 - as plain Chris Smith MP - he became Culture Secretary in Tony Blair’s incoming government. Working with colleagues he paved the way for the introduction of the Access legislation that is now well used by ramblers and hillwalkers throughout England and Wales. In this interview we talk to Lord Smith about the 100 year fight to introduce a right to roam, consider how these laws might be extended further and how we can best give young people better opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. |
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| Cicerone Press - The GR5 and GR20 circuit (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| An Alpine walk from Lake Geneva to Nice, and the legendary GR20, reputedly Europe’s toughest trek. Paddy Dillon has walked both of these routes at least twice, and has written guidebooks to them both. Here he discusses both routes, and looks at how they can be combined to create a trek to excite you for the entire summer. |
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| Cicerone Press - The Book Story (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| Guidebooks can provide the reader with far more than just a route description. A good guide has essential background information for travel, accommodation, alternative routes, difficulty and above all, provides inspiration. Cicerone have been publishing guides for forty years, and the current team are as enthusiastic as ever as they describe what’s involved in making a great guidebook. |
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| Cicerone Press - Navigation (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| One of the keys to unlocking the hills and countryside is to have the ability to navigate confidently using a map and compass. Having this ability is a liberating experience, and we talk to navigation expert Pete Hawkins about what is involved in learning these skills. |
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| Around The World On Horseback (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| We meet Basha O'Reilly once again and discuss the planning and preparation for her forthcoming 2008 trip, the world's first circumnavigation on horseback. Gear, safety, health, planning, fitness and good old fashioned luck, will all play a part. |
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| The Kayak Show - Nigel Dennis (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| In this show Simon Willis talks to well know sportsman Nigel Dennis turned Kayaker, and finds out when, where and what turned him onto this sport. |
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| The Travel Show - Peru (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| In this travel show we meet Beth who tells us of her 2006 Gap Year in Peru where she mixed it with traveling around neighboring countries for several months. Of course this included Machu Pichu, Lake Titicaca and a mountain bike ride down Death Road, sand boarding and the Nascar lines all formed part of this adventure! |
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| Podzine - The Long Riders Guild (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| One form of traveling we haven't covered so far on The Outdoor Station is horseback. Mainly because we assumed that very few, if any, people still travel this way. However, how wrong we were! We are fortunate to meet a member of The Long Riders Guild. Lightweight horse riders out to see the world, and boy do they travel some miles! |
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| The Travel Show - Fiji/Australia (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| This time we are off to the South Pacific to 'castaway island' for a marine project, where in 2004 Fergus Brown spend his time on a Gap Year project, before heading to Australia and New Zealand to see what it had to offer. |
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| The Kayak Show - Brian Wilson (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| Brian Wilson is author of two of the most addictive and enjoyable Sea Kayaking books, Blazing Paddles and Dancing With Waves, which came as a result of his trip around the coast of Scotland and Ireland a few years back. Here he chats with Simon Willis from Sea Kayak Routes and tells the story of his paddling, his writing and his next book. |
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| The Travel Show - Cambodia/Thailand/Australia (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| After leaving 6th form in 2004, Naomi Cartwright spend her Gap Year project at a school for disabled children in Cambodia. Afterwards she saw more of the country before heading into Thailand and down to Australia trying to make her money last as long as possible. Full of useful tips and ideas for anyone wanting to do a similar route. |
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| Judy Armstrong - Alpine Challenge (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| After 10 months, 4000 mountain miles, of which 450 were snowshoeing miles Judy Armstrong is pack from her epic Via Alpina trip. Traveling with just a 5kg pack she tells of her experiences and shares her love for that part of the world. |
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| Lightweight in Snowdonia (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| Andy Howell joins Colin Ibbotson for a lightweight tarp weekend in Snowdonia during late summer 07. They share the Welsh weather, simple shelters, some local sustenance and interesting conversations all about long distance lightweight hiking. |
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| The Travel Show - Gap Year Search (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| Where to start looking for information regarding your gap year or sabbatical is getting harder as there's so much choice. We interview the 'google' search engine for service providers, and meet the Gap Year company described as the Rolls-Royce of the industry. But don't forget travel safety and awareness with the team who advised Ewan Mcgregor and Charlie Boorman. Plus, keep taking the tablets guys! Its more important that you might think!! |
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| The Travel Show - Gambia (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| Jane Smith a primary school ITC supply teacher, who tells us about her experience of stepping out of the box, and her work and travelling experiences in very rural Gambia. This came about via a simple local connection in the UK and this relationship has continued, into this third year. |
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| The Travel Show - Earn as You Go! (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| Once again we look at the exciting world of travel and explore how you could travel, learn and earn all at the same time! Commercial China is rapidly expanding, is it right for you? Looking for your first job in a difficult UK market, why? What about taking a leap of faith into the unknown and learning to fly? Ideas, ideas, ideas ...... |
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| The Travel Show - Health (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| A new series of podcasts within The Outdoors Station which specifically looks at all aspects of overseas travel for gappers, sabbaticals or just extended trips. In this first show we look at the simplest and most important aspect of all, your health! We meet Practice Nurse Sue Taylor, and touch on basic hygiene, injections and avoiding simple accidents which can bring any trip to a sudden end. |
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| The Podzine - Foraging for Fungi! (Now on The Outdoors Station feed)
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| In this Podzine we spend a few wet hours in the delightful company of The Worcestershire Fungus Group, in Shrawley Woods in Worc's. Here we learn to 'see' fungus amongst leaf litter, and to recognize just a few of the edible species from the thousands which grow throughout the UK. |
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