Mountain Malarkey Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

We announce the winner of the Kilimanjaro Competition! I hope you're excited!!! 😁

But first, we'll be discussing all things Kilimanjaro 🗻 Taking on Kili is an epic challenge and one that shouldn't be taken lightly but questions like 'How difficult is it?', 'How fit do I need to be?', 'What equipment do I need?' are often asked, so we'll be chatting about all the things that go into an awesome adventure like taking on Kilimanjaro. 🤙

Rosie and Dave share their top 10 tips for first time trekkers! 📃 Rosie has some awesome training tips and Dave has some great pre-trek tips to make your adventures even more awesome!🏔️

Don't forget to vote for EverTrek at the British Travel Awards! 👉 Click here to vote: https://bit.ly/voteevertrek2024

Enter our Kilimanjaro Competition here 👉 https://bit.ly/winakilitrip

 

This episode is part of the second series of the Mountain Malarkey Podcast where we have the recorded episodes from the Tuesday Tune-In LIVE streams on the EverTrek Facebook page.   In this week's LIVE Q & A , we have the one and only Andy back on land and ready to drop some EBC knowledge!   This week's tune in is all about The Special One - Everest Base Camp!   This week is a BIGGY as Andy and Dave announce the winner of the Everest base camp competition! 🎊🎊   As well as that we take on the HEAPS of questions we have had about Everest as it really is 'The Special One'.   So come and join Andy & Dave for  a great Tuesday Tune-In!   Every week Andy & Dave discuss topics like equipment, fitness, and mindset - as well as running regular Q and A sessions. These recordings are a little different to your typical Mountain Malarkey podcast and they cover literally hundreds of questions around everything trekking related. You can also view the video recordings to the podcast audio here on the Youtube channel here - http://bit.ly/2ClEH4Zconf

If you want to check out the treks mentioned in this week's podcast, here's the site link where you can discover your next adventure! 
https://www.evertrek.co.uk/  

This episode is part of the second series of the Mountain Malarkey Podcast where we have the recorded episodes from the Tuesday Tune-In LIVE streams on the EverTrek Facebook page.   In this week's LIVE Q & A , we've got another special guest! Jon!   Adventure Travel is back!   We have had loads of summits of Kilimanjaro and several groups of EverTrekkers successfully make it to Everest Base Camp, it seems all those months of extra training have paid off as you guys are smashing it!   We have always said that these trips are achievable by anyone, often the most important muscle to train is the one between your ears, but what about the physical training?    To reach the summit of Kilimanjaro or EBC you should do some training, if you don't do the training you can still get there, but being fitter just makes it so much more enjoyable.   So today the guys are talking all about:   Physical Training   We will also answer some of the most asked questions we get every day:   How fit do you need to be to do Everest Base Camp?   What type of training is best?   When should you start training for a trip?   So come and join Jon & Dave for what will be a great Tuesday Tune-In and get your questions at the ready!    Every week Andy & Dave discuss topics like equipment, fitness, and mindset - as well as running regular Q and A sessions. These recordings are a little different to your typical Mountain Malarkey podcast and they cover literally hundreds of questions around everything trekking related. You can also view the video recordings to the podcast audio here on the Youtube channel here - http://bit.ly/2ClEH4Zconf

If you want to check out the treks mentioned in this week's podcast, here's the site link where you can discover your next adventure! 
https://www.evertrek.co.uk/  

This episode is part of the second series of the Mountain Malarkey Podcast where we have the recorded episodes from the Tuesday Tune-In LIVE streams on the EverTrek Facebook page.   In this week's LIVE Q & A , we've got another special guest! Rosie!   Head Yeti Andy is currently off exploring Iceland!    He has been hiking and exploring mountains and glaciers and taking some amazing photos under the stunning northern lights. But he has had his challenges; the weather has been very stormy with temperatures well below freezing.    You can always trust mother nature to give you timely reminders to make sure you are fully prepared when heading out into the wild. You can also trust her to punish complacency!   So today we thought we would revisit a popular subject and make the live all about: Equipment   What equipment do you need for a high altitude trek or climb?   What equipment is essential and is best left off your kit list?   How to choose the right equipment for YOU?   So come and join Rosie & Dave for what will be a great Tuesday Tune-In and get your questions at the ready!    Every week Andy & Dave discuss topics like equipment, fitness, and mindset - as well as running regular Q and A sessions. These recordings are a little different to your typical Mountain Malarkey podcast and they cover literally hundreds of questions around everything trekking related. You can also view the video recordings to the podcast audio here on the Youtube channel here - http://bit.ly/2ClEH4Zconf

If you want to check out the treks mentioned in this week's podcast, here's the site link where you can discover your next adventure! 
https://www.evertrek.co.uk/  

This episode is part of the second series of the Mountain Malarkey Podcast where we have the recorded episodes from the Tuesday Tune-In LIVE streams on the EverTrek Facebook page.   In this week's LIVE Q & A , we've got a special guest!   Last week we talked about how difficult our trips REALLY are but this week you guys are going to get a treat as we dive into the psyche of our very own Bimbling Yeti who has locked in her first trip to high altitude. So todays live is all about....    How to pick the right trip for you!    Fi is going to answer some of the most important questions she faced when deciding where to go?    How to choose the trip that's right for you?    How much experience and fitness do I need?    How does one trip compare to another?    So come and join Fi & Dave for what will be a great Tuesday Tune-In and get your questions at the ready!    Every week Andy & Dave discuss topics like equipment, fitness, and mindset - as well as running regular Q and A sessions. These recordings are a little different to your typical Mountain Malarkey podcast and they cover literally hundreds of questions around everything trekking related. You can also view the video recordings to the podcast audio here on the Youtube channel here - http://bit.ly/2ClEH4Zconf

If you want to check out the treks mentioned in this week's podcast, here's the site link where you can discover your next adventure! 
https://www.evertrek.co.uk/  

  This episode is part of the second series of the Mountain Malarkey Podcast where we have the recorded episodes from the Tuesday Tune-In LIVE streams on the EverTrek Facebook page.   In this week's LIVE Q & A Andy & Dave discuss the subject of trip difficulty, and which trip is right for you!   We often get questions like:   What trip is right for me and how do I choose one?   How much experience and fitness do I need?   How does one trip compare to another?   So listen along to Andy & Dave for a great chat about how to choose the best trip for you - and how to train too!   Every week Andy & Dave discuss topics like equipment, fitness, and mindset - as well as running regular Q and A sessions. These recordings are a little different to your typical Mountain Malarkey podcast and they cover literally hundreds of questions around everything trekking related. You can also view the video recordings to the podcast audio here on the Youtube channel here - http://bit.ly/2ClEH4Zconf

If you want to check out the treks mentioned in this week's podcast, here's the site link where you can discover your next adventure! 
https://www.evertrek.co.uk/  

  This episode is part of the second series of the Mountain Malarkey Podcast where we have the recorded episodes from the Tuesday Tune-In LIVE streams on the EverTrek Facebook page.   In this week's LIVE Q & A Andy & Dave discuss the subject of speed and what to do and not do at high altitude.   We often get questions like:   What happens if I slow my group down?   Will I be left on my own if I'm slower?   Speed is one of THE most important things to be aware of on a trek so join us for a deep dive, and find out why we always say 'it's a bimble, not a bash!'   Every week Andy & Dave discuss topics like equipment, fitness, and mindset - as well as running regular Q and A sessions. These recordings are a little different to your typical Mountain Malarkey podcast and they cover literally hundreds of questions around everything trekking related. You can also view the video recordings to the podcast audio here on the Youtube channel here - http://bit.ly/2ClEH4Zconf

If you want to check out the treks mentioned in this week's podcast, here's the site link where you can discover your next adventure! 
https://www.evertrek.co.uk/  

This episode is part of the second series of the Mountain Malarkey Podcast where we have the recorded episodes from the Tuesday Tune-In LIVE streams on the EverTrek Facebook page.   In this week's LIVE Q & A Andy & Dave go deep into the mindset of what it takes to take on big challenges and succeed!   We often get questions like:   Can I go to Everest Base Camp with a fear of heights?   What if I am too slow and slow the group down?   Am I too old to go on a high-altitude adventure?   So what is The Mountain Mindset, and how can it help you to answer these and other questions? Andy and Dave are here to talk about it all, and to help you tackle your next adventure! 🤙   Every week Andy & Dave discuss topics like equipment, fitness, and mindset - as well as running regular Q and A sessions. These recordings are a little different to your typical Mountain Malarkey podcast and they cover literally hundreds of questions around everything trekking related. You can also view the video recordings to the podcast audio here on the Youtube channel here - http://bit.ly/2ClEH4Zconf

If you want to check out the treks mentioned in this week's podcast, here's the site link where you can discover your next adventure! 
https://www.evertrek.co.uk/