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Inspiring Adventure by Vertebrate Publishing
Inspiring Adventure is the official podcast from Vertebrate Publishing and we hope that our episodes help inspire you to seek your own adventures. We want to connect all – young and old – with the outdoors and the positive impact it can have on well-being. We think it’s particularly important that young people get outside and explore the natural world. At Vertebrate Publishing we publish award winning books to inspire adventure. It’s our rule that the only books we publish are those that we’d want to read or use ourselves; beautiful books that stand the test of time and that you’ll be proud to have on your bookshelf for years to come. Everyone in the Vertebrate Publishing team are driven by their own passion for the outdoors, for exploration and for the natural world. Now we're sharing that passion with listeners as well as readers!
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Inspiring Adventure by Vertebrate Publishing
Mountain Walks Ben Nevis - with Author Keri Wallace
Welcome back to the Inspiring Adventure podcast by Vertebrate Publishing! We kick off our 6-part Mountain Walks series with Girls on Hills Co-Founder Keri Wallace.
Keri discusses her personal journey from encountering a medical emergency on Ben Nevis to becoming a mountain guide and co-founding 'Girls on Hills' in 2018. She shares stories from her mountain experiences, the motivations behind her Running Challenges and Mountain Walks book, and the importance of encouraging more women to participate in trail and mountain running.
Listeners will find inspiration in Keri's candid recounting of overcoming challenges, her passion for climbing and running, and valuable tips for exploring Ben Nevis. This episode offers insightful content for outdoor enthusiasts, aspiring authors, and anyone interested in personal growth and adventure.
00:00 Introduction to the Inspiring Adventure Podcast
00:40 Warmup Questions: Getting to Know Our Guest
06:28 The Journey of Girls on Hills
08:39 A Harrowing Experience on Ben Nevis
16:28 From Climbing Novice to working in the mountains
22:23 Navigating the Mountains Safely
24:14 Navigating Ben Nevis: Tips and Insights
26:03 Writing the Mountain Walks Book
28:10 Running Challenges: From Concept to Reality
43:14 Girls on Hills: Empowering Women in Trail Running
49:00 Reflections and Future Adventures
Links
- Mountain Walks Ben Nevis book by Keri Wallace
- Running Challenges book by Keri Wallace
- Vertebate Publishing website
- Girls on Hills website
- UK Hillwalking article - My First Mountain
Host & Recording
This episode was hosted by Sarah Lister, author of Mountain Walks Kinder Scout. It was recorded online 19th June 2025.
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