Podcast
The Hiking Podcast
The Hiking Podcast is hosted by Tom Smith, a mountain leader; Laurie Crayston, a record-breaking hiker; and Paul Burrow, a self-described average-joe hiker. With over 35 years of combined experience in the mountains, the trio share real stories, hard-earned lessons, and practical advice for hikers of all levels. The conversations are relaxed, honest, and often drift beyond hiking, reflecting the reality of long days on the hill. It’s equal parts insight, humour, and storytelling - three mates talking mountains, miles, and life.
- Episodes
- 72
- Releases
- Daily
- Typical length
- 25 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 18 hours ago
Episodes
72 episodes, newest first
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20 min
72: Milo & The Bull + Will AI Take Over + More!
Episode 72
Show notes
72: Milo & The Bull + Will AI Take Over + More!
Need a mountain guide? http://trekkingtom.com
Training for a hike? Visit http://thehikingcoach.co.uk
Mountain medals: http://earneditco.uk
Tom’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trekking.tom.experiences/
Paul’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buzzardhikes/
The Hiking Coach Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.hiking.coach/
Laurie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauriecrayston/
Episode Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or safety advice.
Hiking, mountaineering, and outdoor activities involve inherent risks. Conditions, terrain, fitness levels, experience, and equipment vary from person to person. Listeners are responsible for making their own informed decisions and assessing their own abilities before undertaking any activity discussed.
Any references to accidents, incidents, or real events are discussed for educational and conversational purposes, not to assign blame or provide definitive judgments.
Always follow local laws, guidance, and safety recommendations, and seek appropriate professional instruction where necessary.
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33 min
71: Dissecting A Real Mountain Rescue Callout
Episode 71
Show notes
71: Dissecting A Real Mountain Rescue Callout
Need a mountain guide? http://trekkingtom.com
Training for a hike? Visit http://thehikingcoach.co.uk
Mountain medals: http://earneditco.uk
Episode Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are based on personal experience and discussion and are intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute professional, legal, medical, or safety advice.
Hiking, mountaineering, and outdoor activities involve inherent risks. Conditions, terrain, fitness levels, experience, and equipment vary from person to person. Listeners are responsible for making their own informed decisions and assessing their own abilities before undertaking any activity discussed.
Any references to accidents, incidents, or real events are discussed for educational and conversational purposes, not to assign blame or provide definitive judgments.
Always follow local laws, guidance, and safety recommendations, and seek appropriate professional instruction where necessary.
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32 min
70: Should Hikers Warm Up? + Is Social Media Really To Blame For More Mountain Rescue Callouts?
Episode 70
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70: Should Hikers Warm Up? + Is Social Media Really To Blame For More Mountain Rescue Callouts?
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23 min
69: Two Grand For A Race, Our Reviews + Almost One Year Of Podcasting
Episode 69
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69: Two Grand For A Race, Our Reviews + Almost One Year Of Podcasting
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28 min
68: Laurie's Comeback, Paul's Holiday & Tom's Film Premiere
Episode 68
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68: Laurie's Comeback, Paul's Holiday & Tom's Film Premiere
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27 min
67: Calling Mountain Rescue For Cramp, New Mountaineering Documentaries + More
Episode 67
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67: Calling Mountain Rescue For Cramp, New Mountaineering Documentaries + More
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12 min
66: Hiking & Body Image, Hiking For Weightloss & Are Hikers Travelling Lighter?
Episode 66
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66: Hiking & Body Image, Hiking For Weightloss & Are Hikers Travelling Lighter?
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27 min
65: Can You Hike Too Cautiously? The Cape Wrath Trail + Tom's Opinion On Festivals
Episode 65
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65: Can You Hike Too Cautiously? The Cape Wrath Trail + Tom's Opinion On Festivals
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13 min
64: Should You Have To Queue On A Summit? + Cold Water Exposure
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64: Queueing On A Mountain Summit - Yes Or No? + Cold Water Exposure
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12 min
63: How To Become A Multi-Day Hiker
Episode 63
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63: How To Become A Multi-Day Hiker
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13 min
62: Putting Your Waterproofs In The Tumble Dryer - OK or Not OK?
Episode 62
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62: Putting Your Waterproofs In The Tumble Dryer - OK or Not OK?
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11 min
61: Does The Hiking Community Actually Care For The Outdoors?
Episode 61
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61: Does The Hiking Community Actually Care For The Outdoors?
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18 min
60: What Kit Is Actually Worth The Money?
Episode 60
Show notes
Tom's guided hikes - https://trekkingtom.com/
Five FREE hiking workouts - https://www.thehikingcoach.co.uk/free-resources/5-free-hiking-workouts-ebook-pdf
Tom’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trekking.tom.experiences/
Paul’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buzzardhikes/
The Hiking Coach Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.hiking.coach/
Laurie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauriecrayston/
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25 min
59: Kit vs Experience - What's More Important In The Mountains?
Episode 59
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59: Kit vs Experience - What's More Important In The Mountains?
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26 min
58: Burnout & Recovery - Hiking 9 Days Straight
Episode 58
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58: Burnout & Recovery - Hiking 9 Days Straight
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25 min
57: How Do I Get My Friends To Enjoy Hiking? + How Do I Hold On To The Mountain Feeling Once I'm Back Home?
Episode 57
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57: How Do I Get My Friends To Enjoy Hiking? + How Do I Hold On To The Mountain Feeling Once I'm Back Home?
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34 min
56: Wildfires, Idiots & The End Of The World
Episode 55
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56: Wildfires, Idiots & The End Of The World
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20 min
55: Weightloss On Multi-Day Hikes, National 4 Peaks Attempt & Tom's Renewed Love Of Wild Camping
Episode 55
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55: Weightloss On Multi-Day Hikes, National 4 Peaks Attempt & Tom's Renewed Love Of Wild Camping
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26 min
54: Running 5km Won't Make You A Better Hiker, Tom's Final Wainwrights & 8 New Earned It Co Medals
Episode 54
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54: Running 5km Won't Make You A Better Hiker, Tom's Final Wainwrights & 8 New Earned It Co Medals
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30 min
53: Shoulder Pain From Your Backpack, Is The Hiking Industry Stuck In Outdated Ways, Tom's Arrogance & Paul's Shoe Cloths
Episode 51
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53: Shoulder Pain From Your Backpack, Is The Hiking Industry Stuck In Outdated Ways, Tom's Arrogance & Paul's Shoe Cloths
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