ScotRock

Mar 08 2024 41 ep. 62 mins 16

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Climbing stories and mountain tales from Scottish underdogs & local heroes. Your hosts are the legendary RDOs Calum McBain and Robert MacKenzie. As part of their job they get to travel Scotland and hear loads of epic tales from Climbers across the country. So they are bringing both of these things together to share some of the epic stories they hear through this podcast. They aren't just talking to the hardcore because we know there's awesome climbers out there who have epic stories to tell. We bring you ScotRock as the place to hear all these epic tales. Every fortnight Calum and Robert will be bringing you a new episode to enjoy.

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Episode 40: Kevin Howett - The Northumbrian Halfwit (35 years of Mountaineering Scotland) - Part 2

Mar 08 2024 101 mins

We are back with part 2 of our epic history lesson with climbing legend Kevin Howett. If you haven't caught part 1 yet, jump back an episode and hear all the stories form the man himself. This second part will be very climbing focused looking at his role in the development of your indoor climbing walls, the entire coaching scene and our incredible RealRock program, throughout his

Episode 39: Kevin Howett - Climb Now, works Done (35 years of Mountaineering Scotland)

Mar 01 2024 79 mins

Today we have a real legend on climbing. Someone who I think doesn’t get anywhere near enough recognition for all the work he has done for us all, and all the change that he has made happen, that every single climber, mountaineer and Hill Walker in Scotland has benefited from. Yes I’m talking about Mountaineering Scotlands very own Kevin Howett. Now Kevin after 35 years with us

Episode 38: Robbie Phillips - Part 2: ”The mountains are talking to me man!”

Dec 01 2023 73 mins

Part 2 Today on ScotRock, giving us a special 2 parter, we have the man the myth the legend, Robbie Phillips. Robbie has actually been part of ScotRock since almost the beginning as a regular guest on our controversial episodes, but he has never been given the chance to have his own story told. Robbie is a climber, a developer, an adventurer and an inspiration, but he calls himself

Episode 37: Robbie Phillips - Part 1: King of the Thumb

Nov 24 2023 62 mins

ScotRock bringing you little nuggets of gold whenever we can. And well this Nugget is a big nugget. Today on ScotRock, giving us a special 2 parter, we have the man the myth the legend, Robbie Phillips. Robbie has actually been part of ScotRock since almost the beginning as a regular guest on our controversial episodes, but he has never been given the chance to have his own story t

Episode 36: Sophia and David - The Battle of the Killer Birds

Jul 28 2023 62 mins

Sophia and her Dad David are much like any climbing family. Having wild adventures together and dad and daughter, enjoying something they love. However some of their adventures are a little more ambitious than most, and takes them on some wild adventures for an 10 year old. We sit down for ScotRocks first international podcast with Sophia and her dad David to hear about her latest

Episode 35: Jamie Lowther - E1＞E7 ”Runouts are interesting”

Apr 28 2023 72 mins

Jamie Lowther is one to watch over the next few years. A strong climber turning his attention to trad climbing and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, watch this space! Jamie is one of Scotland's strongest up and coming climbing outdoor climbers, but although he is strong, he has actually been in the climbing scene for nearly 20 years. An accomplished competition climber, bo

Episode 34: Duncan McCallum - Bolts, EICA Ratho, and now... The Ledge

Feb 24 2023 73 mins

Do you smell that? That smells like a new climbing! Duncan McCallum has always played a huge part in the climbing scene and the development of climbing in Scotland. From placing the first bolt in Scotland to opening Edinburgh international climbing arena in Ratho, I’m going to say every climber in Scotland has benefitted in some way from Duncans legacy, and he aims to continue h

Episode 33.5 : Lanah Dunsmuir - The Professional Downclimber Part 2

Feb 11 2023 52 mins

As promised we are back with episode 2 with our resident Mental Health Professional, Lanah Dunsmuir. After Lanah's awesome part one (go listen if you haven't), she is back to give you some helpful advice for how to deal with the stresses and anxiety that we often face while climbing. We talk about what we can do before we get on the project and what to do when it all becomes too mu

Episode 33: Lanah Dunsmuir - The Professional Downclimber

Jan 27 2023 69 mins

I've often get told I need professional help, so here we go... Yes today I am joined by Mental Health Professional Lanah Dunsmuir. Like all climbers she has gone through the rollercoaster mental gymnastics but all condensed into a fair shot period of time. Something she has battled with, but with her experience and skills as a mental health nurse she is coming out the other side

Episode 32: The Controversial Panel Show with Rebekah Drummond and Robbie Phillips

Dec 30 2022 72 mins

Better late then never eh! Back once again with Robbie Phillips and Rebekah Drummond for our 3rd Controversial Panel show This time we get deep and philosophical as we discuss Short exciting video clips on social media and the impact these have on the sport. If there's a hypocrisy in climbers advocating for protection of landscapes and climbing areas, while still wanting thew f