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Nicola Hardy - Munro Bagger, Outdoor Writer & Author of Peak Bagging Munros

Nicola Hardy - Munro Bagger, Outdoor Writer & Author of Peak Bagging Munros

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 In this Tough Girl Podcast EXTRA episode we catch up with adventurer and outdoor writer Nicola Hardy—also known for becoming Munroist #6,765 after summiting all 282 of Scotland’s Munros. Nicola left behind a decade-long career in IT to pursue a life filled with mountains, maps, and meaningful adventure. Since our first conversation in March 2022, Nicola has continued to embrace the outdoor life with passion—working part-time to support her adventures and dedicating the rest of her week to exploring the hills and trails she loves. In this episode, Nicola shares what she’s been up to over the last few years, including writing her first guidebook: Peak Bagging Munros: Volume 1. We talk about the process of creating the book, linking routes efficiently across the Highlands, and her experiences hiking internationally—from Switzerland's Alpine Passes Trail to her first solo trip abroad on the Coronallacs route in Andorra. Nicola is honest about the practicalities of outdoor life—from parking anxiety and budget travel to the importance of finding community in the outdoors. With future dreams like hiking New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail, her journey is far from over. If you’re passionate about mountains, guidebooks, or building a life around what you love—this episode is for you. TGP March 31st 2022 - Nicola Hardy - Adventurer and outdoor writer -Climbing all 282 of Scotland's Munros New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries. Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Your support makes a difference. Thank you x Show notes Who is Nicola Living in Cockermouth, CumbriaBeing a peak bagger and long distance walkerPreferring land over the waterWriting a peak bagging guidebook Previously speaking with Nicola in March 31st 2022 What we chatting about on the first Tough Girl Podcast episode Catching up with what’s been happening since 2022Ending up here after doing the things that filled her life with joyTrying to fill her time with as much adventure as possible Finding the balance of adventuring while also bringing in money as wellWorking 2 days a week part time (flipping the standard working week, upside down) and having 5 days offGetting to the start of challenges using public transportParking anxiety and how it can introduce negative thinking before an adventure Peak Bagging Munro’s - the book and how it came about Sir Hugh MunroMunro Bagging and what it is 64 routes which are designed to link up these iconic mountains Adventure Books by Vertebrate Publishing What makes this guide book different Including good maps, and efficient routes linking Munros together Separating into 10 highland hubsA walker, a trekker, a fast packer and a runner Rest day suggestions The gathering of the information Building spreadsheetsFollowing your passion and working on the guidebook Volume 1 of 2Who the book is forHeading to Switzerland and hiking the Alpine Passes Trail Camping 20 nights out of 31Being mountain fitPark runs Doing her first solo trip abroadHiking The Coronallacs Being able to switch off and spend time in natureWanting to go on more solo walksThe South West Coast Path Future plans and dreams to hike the Te Araroa Trail, New Zealand Zoleo How to connect with NicTrying to keep the website updatedFinal words of advice Getting out there and finding your community Try lots of things in the outdoor spaceFind what you love and dive in headfirst, you never know where it might lead Social Media Link for listeners to purchase the book - https://bit.ly/3REAjVU Website - adventurernic.com Facebook - @adventurer.nic.official Instagram - @adventurer.nic
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