Mark Reeves is an old friend of mine - a climber, climbingcoach, and author whose passion and enthusiasm always shine through. In this episode, we talk about his time working in Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey. Mark took the job during a personally difficult period, and while not everyone would choose Antarctica for a more social lifestyle, that’s xactly what he did - and it worked.

He’s perhaps best known as the author of the Rockfax guides to North Wales, covering walking, scrambling, and rock climbing. After chatting about his books, we dive into his current and future projects. I think his enthusiasm and honesty will really resonate with you.

Simon will, in 2026, become the Restore Nature Manager forthe same area. The National Trust owns large swathes of Eryri, as well as many of the other places where we walk and climb, so it’s always interesting and informative to speak with the people who work for them.

Simon is incredibly enthusiastic and passionate about thework he does, and he’s a great communicator - which makes this a really good podcast for all walkers and climbers, and especially for those leading and instructing others. Hope you enjoy it.

Eben Muse – a Welsh writer and campaigner, he works asCampaigns and Policy Officer for the British Mountaineering Council in Wales. His job is to represent the political interests of hillwalkers, climbers, mountaineers (and ski mountaineers) in Wales. He’s also an ambassador for the Campaign for National Parks, and a member of the Ramblers’ Cymru steering group.

Climbing and mountains have shaped his life since he was ateenager. He grew up in the foothills of Eryri (in Dyffryn Nantlle) but has now been resident in Cardiff for a little more than a decade now.A fascinating, passionate and wide-ranging conversation…