Base Weight Podcast
1) Season Wrap-Up & Upcoming Adventure Plans
Well friends, it's been an amazing year! I can't believe we've made it through the first season of the Base Weight podcast! In this episode we will talk about the guests we had on the show this year, ...Show More
2) Solo Hiking vs Not With Barb Millar
In this episode I chat again with Barb Millar, who you might remember from Ep. 8 where we talked about overcoming challenges on the West Highland Way. Barb & I are both confirmed solo hikers, but wer...Show More
3) John Middleton--The Camping Astronomer
In this episode of Base Weight we talk with hiker, cyclist, outdoorsman and astrophotographer John Middleton. John's YouTube channel The Camping Astronomer is a relaxed and informative journey into ca...Show More
4) Barb Millar--West Highland Way Attempt 1, Overcoming Challenges & Hiking Your Own Hike
Disclaimer: The episode was originally due to be released as Episode 5 so if I refer to it as such in the audio, please disregard. In this episode of Base Weight we talk with Barb Millar, an Educato...Show More
5) Hiking the 3 Peaks for Eating Disorder Awareness Pt 1--Interview with Missie Plotkin
In this episode we are talking with Missie Plotkin, who will be hiking the 3 highest peaks in England Scotland and Wales both to celebrate her 50th birthday and to raise money and awareness for eating...Show More
Hiking the 3 Peaks for Eating Disorder Awareness Pt 1--Interview with Missie Plotkin
1:05:52 | Apr 23rd, 2023
6) West Highland Way & Great Glen Way Q & A
In this episode I answer your questions about hiking the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way in Scotland. I walked the routes back to back in 2022 and it was my first long distance trail experi...Show More
7) Abbie Barnes--Spend More Time In The Wild
Abbie Barnes is a well known figure in the outdoor space and is the driving force behind Spend More Time In The Wild. With a popular YouTube channel and growing Patreon community that showcases ...Show More
8) Hike Begins with Ian Cooper
Ian Cooper has lived in Scotland most of his life, but only recently began to take notice of the adventure potential that was literally right outside his back door. An avid runner, Ian makes the...Show More
9) Escapism vs Reality & Lessons From The West Highland Way
In this episode of Base Weight we question whether hiking and backpacking are a means of escaping the lives we've created or the ultimate in reality. Isn't being out there about as real as it gets? ...Show More
10) Thomas Parsons—A Casual Hiker’s Guide
I met Thomas Parsons on my next to last day of the Great Glen Way in Scotland. We were both registered at the Abriachan Eco Cafe & Campsite (a delightful place that merits it's own episode) and ...Show More