Tag: Hiking

207: Land Access and Irish Trails with John Smyth

A directional sign for the Western Way (SlĂ­ an Iarthar) walking trail points left across a rugged Irish landscape of golden-brown moorland and rolling hills. Below it, a Galway County Council sign prohibits dogs from the area. The countryside stretches into the misty distance under an overcast sky, with patches of green grass in the foreground and traditional Irish stone walls visible amongst the heath.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/155i19XSryH8hPBTiiQ7NU Why are no trespassing signs appearing on Irish mountains that hikers have accessed for decades? Can walkers really sue farmers when they injure themselves on private land? What happens when busloads of tourists arrive at remote trailheads with no permission from landowners? Our guest John Smyth, a hiker with 20 years' experience in Connemara … Continue reading 207: Land Access and Irish Trails with John Smyth →

Episode 65: Multi-day Backpacking with Victoria Livschitz

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Jay7g3VRCazuPbdpB0gjC?si=QBM6ZnOFQ52SnA-5U42L0w&dl_branch=1 Victoria Livschitz is a very successful, serial tech entrepreneur in Silicon Valley whose hectic life was profoundly changed by multi-day backpacking. That activity made her both physically and mentally healthier and better able to deal with stress at work and at home. On the podcast, we talk about her path from busy, stressed, out-of-shape … Continue reading Episode 65: Multi-day Backpacking with Victoria Livschitz →

The MOST IMPORTANT piece of gear | NITECORE HC30 headlamp, a long term use review

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Episode 22: County Wicklow Partnership with Bryan Fennell

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SdQqYBaG65Tu8Oe3XByLN?si=tiDRJUD8SsuxJXyRHG8-Rg&dl_branch=1 My guest today, Bryan Fennell, is the Rural Recreation Officer for County Wicklow Partnership. He loves the adventures, and works to promote activities, in the wilds of Co. Wicklow. In this episode we talk about opportunities to experience the great outdoors in County Wicklow. Of course, I had to touch on the subject of … Continue reading Episode 22: County Wicklow Partnership with Bryan Fennell →