Episode 4 – Rob Williams on Getting Trek Ready

In this episode, I interview a friend, colleague and experienced outdoorsman Rob Williams on how to get started hiking and what to expect on the Everest Base Camp Trek. In this packed episode we cover tips and advice on:Overcoming barriers in hiking and outdoors for beginners.Choosing your first pieces of kit.How to spend your money most effectively on equipmentGetting fit for hiking.Packing and lightening your rucksackPreparing for an Everest Base Camp trek.Resources mentioned in this episode:The Tissington TrailThe Southwest Coast PathLukla Airport LandingThe Bracken Outdoors Podcast is designed for Woodland Leaders from bushcraft instructors to Forest School practitioners, helping you build a life in the great outdoors. With weekly short episodes on all aspects of life as a freelance Woodland Leader, from business tips and advice to philosophy of outdoor education, as well as monthly deep dives into larger topics or interviews with inspirational professionals and leaders in the outdoor education space.Take the struggle out of setting up tarps with the Essential Tarps and Knots Course for Forest School Leaders, find out more at: https://brackenoutdoors.com/essentialtarpsFree Resources: + How to choose a tarp guide+ Forest School Activity Ideas PDF + The complete guide to setting your rates as an outdoor leaderTo find out more about my mission to help people Belong Outside, head to https://brackenoutdoors.com/