Podcast

The Hiking Podcast

Sports, Wilderness

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

  1. 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.

    20 min
  2. 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.

    33 min
  3. 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?

    32 min
  4. 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

    23 min
  5. 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

    28 min
  6. 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

    27 min
  7. 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?

    12 min
  8. 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

    27 min
  9. 64: Should You Have To Queue On A Summit? + Cold Water Exposure

    Show notes

    64: Queueing On A Mountain Summit - Yes Or No? + Cold Water Exposure

    13 min
  10. 63: How To Become A Multi-Day Hiker

    Episode 63

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    63: How To Become A Multi-Day Hiker

    12 min
  11. 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?

    13 min
  12. 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?

    11 min
  13. 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/

    18 min
  14. 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?

    25 min
  15. 58: Burnout & Recovery - Hiking 9 Days Straight

    Episode 58

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    58: Burnout & Recovery - Hiking 9 Days Straight

    26 min
  16. 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?

    25 min
  17. 56: Wildfires, Idiots & The End Of The World

    Episode 55

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    56: Wildfires, Idiots & The End Of The World

    34 min
  18. 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

    20 min
  19. 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

    26 min
  20. 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

    30 min

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