Mountain to Glen The Podcast

Neil talks with Robert about what people should consider bringing with them when deciding to go on the Camino. He also discusses life lessons from doing the trail itself....and occasionally sends his co-host into fits of laughter. If you are planning on doing a Camino and you are not sure what awaits you then this episode is most definitely for you

Robert talks with Ronan Friel who, in 2015 travelled to Nepal as a guide on a trip to Everest Base Camp and the mountain Imja Tse, better known as Island Peak. After returning to Kathmandu the devastating Earthquake struck. Ronan describes his experiences, from life on the trail, climbing Island Peak and all that he witnessed in Kathmandu during and after the Earthquake.

Robert talks with Sean Lundy and Tom Roth about a cycle trip they undertook from Norway to Italy. They discuss what it was like to travel through Europe by bike and how their journey varied and changed through the different countries they passed through. If you like the idea of cycle touring....and maybe you're even planning on a long distance route, then this episode is for you.

Neil talks with Miki Barlok, Founder of the Irish outdoor clothing company Gnarly Peaks. They discuss the quality of gear on offer from Gnarly Peaks, what goes into creating a product from concept to finished piece, the determination to produce environmentally friendly gear and life in general. If you have an interest in outdoor gear.....and for all of us who enjoy getting out ther

Robert talks with Raymond Cummins about his passion for Hill Running, how it began and what he gets from it. He also discusses recovering from Heart Surgery and getting back on the hill....and more recently, his journey with Bell's Palsy. This is definitely worth tuning into.

Robert continues his conversation with Anja about her walk from Clonakilty to Jerusalem as she shares the story of her journey and her thoughts on the world she is travelling through

Robert catches up with Anja Bakker as she continues her journey by foot from Clonakilty in Co. Cork to Jerusalem. Last time he spoke with her was in August 2022 in Episode's 14 and 15. Anja has many interesting stories of her travels to share since last we heard from her so tune in to hear about her progress and her thoughts on the world around her as she journeys through it.

Robert talks to Simon Evans who, with his friend Fergal decided to take on an 18 month, 30,000km cycle around the world in 2009. They have a conversation about his journey and the wide range of adventures he experienced along the way. If epic adventures is your thing then you should tune in now....who knows...it may inspire you toward an adventure of your own

Robert talks with Orlaith Kelly, who at 14 yr old has already climbed Carrauntoohil over 100 times and enjoys Winter Mountaineering both in Kerry and Scotland with her Dad. Her parents run KerryClimbing, an outdoor adventure provider in the South West of Ireland so it is no wonder Orlaith has gained such a love of the Mountains. If you want to find out more about her adventurous sp

Robert talks to Marie Power who is also known as The Sea Gardener, about foraging seaweed, the different varieties along our coastline, what to watch out for while foraging, when not to and various ways to cook seaweed as well as other uses it can be put to. If you are interested in seaweed foraging or simply looking for ideas on how to cook it then this episode will be of interest