Mountaineering

11/09/2024

Terry Madenholm: archaeologist, journalist and model

As the new Indiana Jones movie is out, we are speaking to the modern-day Indy, whose name sounds as cool and adventurous. Terry has worked on archaeological campaigns in the Middle East, South America, and the Mediterranean region. She contributed to two research projects at the British Museum and a conservation project at the Natural History Museum in London. Moreover, she led an expedition between two modelling assignments, spanning the Ecuadorian Andes and the Amazon rainforest.

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27/06/2024

Jamie Andrew: succeeding in the face of adversity

JAMIE ANDREW has achieved many remarkable feats in the world of climbing and has raised thousands of pounds for charity. In this moving and inspirational interview he talks about the time which led to him lose his hands and feet and how he has since gone on to inspire thousands.

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24/06/2024

Ed Farrelly: the boy who wants to conquer the mountains of the world

YOUNG mountaineer Ed Farrelly talks to us about his record-breaking Peak Chapayev summit as well as how he manages to train and plan for his adventures while also studying full time.

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31/03/2023

Kilian Moni: experienced mountaineer on his greatest achievements in the sport

We talk to Kilian Moni about how his passion for the outdoors began and how he has gone on to become an experienced and accomplished mountaineer.

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19/05/2019

Leanna Shuttleworth: youngest female Brit to summit Mt. Everest and climb the Seven Summits

British high altitude mountaineer Leanna Shuttleworth talks to us about the truly life-changing experience of completing the Seven Summits, and how she hopes to pass on to other young women the importance of teamwork, being surrounded by a good support unit, individual strength, motivation and balance.

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11/12/2017

Chris Shirley: the ex Royal Marine and his awe-inspiring seven-peak challenge

WE TALK to Chris Shirley, hostile environments consultant, Harper Performance ambassador and founder of The Hiatus Journal, about his challenge to climb the world's highest mountains.

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12/10/2017

Tom Clague: the hobbyist hiker reaching incredible heights

WE TALK to Tom Clague about how his hobby of hiking has seen him take on some climbing challenges respected throughout the sport.

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24/07/2017

U.P. Mountaineers: the Filipino students promoting responsible mountaineering

WE FIND out more about U.P. Mountaineers, a student organisation of the University of the Philippines-Diliman, which promotes responsible mountaineering.

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07/05/2017

Three mountain addicts take on 65 summits over two years

JULIE DUNKER writes about her and two friends' journey into mountaineering and the climbing challenge they've set themselves.

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09/11/2016

Jack Geldard: the rock climber with a passion for words

WE TALK to Jack Geldard about life as a rock climber, mountaineer, instructor and journalist.

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01/06/2016

Stephan Siegrist: professional Alpinist and basejumper

WE TALK to Stephan Siegrist about his incredible climbing and basejumping career.

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14/04/2016

Emily Thompson and her obsession to climb the next mountain in sight

WE TALK to Emily Thompson about her passion to climb and summit the biggest mountains in the world.

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23/03/2016

Tomas Ceppi: a mountain guide’s prerogative

WE TALK to Tomas Ceppi about his work as a mountain guide in Argentina and the formation of 'Tomas Ceppi Expeditions'.

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07/02/2016

Beth Rodden: a life dedicated to climbing

WE TALK to professional climber Beth Rodden about some of her biggest accomplishments in the sport.

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04/02/2016

James McHaffie: Britain’s specialist rock climbing instructor

WE TALK to James McHaffie, a qualified climbing instructor based in the UK and one of seven BMC ambassadors for climbing.

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31/01/2016

Leslie Timms: the journey of one of Canada’s top climbers

READ OUR interview with Canadian climber and rock climbing guide Leslie Timms.

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28/01/2016

Ryan Waters: life on the mountains

WE TALK to mountaineer Ryan Waters about his passion for the profession and some of his most memorable experiences of climbing.

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11/01/2016

Bonita Norris: from the summit of Mt Everest to inspiring the nation’s children

WE TALK to Bonita Norris about becoming the youngest woman to climb to the summit of Everest and her work today as a Get Outside Champion.

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05/10/2015

Rebecca Coles: sharing her passion for mountains with the world

WE TALK to expedition leader Rebecca Coles about her passion for mountains and travel around the world.

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03/09/2015

Understanding the methods and ambitions of ‘The Iceman’

WE TALK to 'The Iceman' Wim Hof on his world records and ability to withstand the extreme cold.

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23/07/2015

James Thacker: from the Peak District to Chamonix in the French Alps and beyond

WE TALK to mountaineer James Thacker on his life as a climber and work as a mountaineering instructor.

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24/06/2015

Exposed: Brad McQueen on tragedy and triumph in the mountains

WE TALK to Brad McQueen, author of Exposed, on what readers can expect from the book and what it is about mountains that make him tick.

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