In the summer of 2012, a team of six climbers set out to attempt the first ascent of one of the great unclimbed lines of the Himalaya – the giant Maze...
Ep 23 - Quest into the Unknown Audiobook (Chapter 1)
We are all climbing where we are and with the gear we use in no small part due to Tony Howard’s quest for adventure.Tony Howard rose to fame in 1965 a...
Ep 22 - The Last Blue Mountain Audiobook (Chapter 1)
‘When an accident occurs, something may emerge of lasting value, for the human spirit may rise to its greatest heights. This happened on Haramosh.’The...
Ep 21 - Seven Climbs (Intro and Chapter 1 extract)
'Even the most casual reader among you will by now have worked out that the whole thing is little more than a delightful ruse for having a very good t...
Ep 20 - The Shining Mountain (Chapter 1)
‘It’s a preposterous plan. Still, if you do get up it, it’ll be the hardest thing that’s been done in the Himalayas.’So spoke Chris Bonington when Pet...
Ep 19 - Tides chapter reading
This week's episode features a chapter from the award winning Tides by Nick Bullock. Winner: Mountain Literature Award, Banff Mountain Book Festival 2...
Shrine Bell Story Time - Popcorn-Eating Squirrels Chapter 30
Welcome to Episode 30, the final chapter of the Shrine Bell Story Time podcast!I have loved reading to you everyday, and I hope you've really enjoyed ...
Shrine Bell Story Time - Popcorn-Eating Squirrels Chapter 29
Welcome to Episode 29 of the brand new Shrine Bell Story Time podcast!Everyday there will be a new chapter of the “poptastic” Popcorn-Eating Squirrels...
Shrine Bell Story Time - Popcorn-Eating Squirrels Chapter 28
Welcome to Episode 28 of the brand new Shrine Bell Story Time podcast!Everyday there will be a new chapter of the “poptastic” Popcorn-Eating Squirrels...
Ep 18 - There is No Map in Hell Chapter One (Audiobook)
In 1986, the legendary fell runner Joss Naylor completed a continuous circuit of all 214 Wainwright fells in the Lake District, covering a staggering ...