Inspiring Adventure by Vertebrate Publishing
Inspiring Adventure is the official podcast from Vertebrate Publishing and we hope that our episodes help inspire you to seek your own adventures. We want to connect all – young and old – with the outdoors and the positive impact it can have on well-being. We think it’s particularly important that young people get outside and explore the natural world. At Vertebrate Publishing we publish award winning books to inspire adventure. It’s our rule that the only books we publish are those that we’d want to read or use ourselves; beautiful books that stand the test of time and that you’ll be proud to have on your bookshelf for years to come. Everyone in the Vertebrate Publishing team are driven by their own passion for the outdoors, for exploration and for the natural world. Now we're sharing that passion with listeners as well as readers!
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Inspiring Adventure by Vertebrate Publishing
Mountain Walks Kinder Scout - with Author Sarah Lister
In this episode of the Inspiring Adventure Podcast by Vertebrate Publishing, commissioning editor Kirsty Reed interviews Sarah, author of Mountain Walks Kinder Scout. They discuss the motivations behind the Mountain Walks series, aimed at making UK mountains more accessible and varied for all abilities.
Sarah shares her journey from a novice in mountain navigation to becoming a Hill and Moorland Leader and guidebook author. The conversation covers the unique aspects of Kinder Scout, transitioning from city life, and facing the fear of writing a book.
This episode is a must-listen for aspiring authors, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone interested in mountain adventures.
00:00 Introduction to the Inspiring Adventure Podcast
00:49 The Genesis of the Mountain Walks Series
01:52 Introducing Sarah
03:14 Sarah's Coaching and Guiding Work
05:34 The Therapeutic Power of Nature
08:36 Sarah's Transition from City Life
11:14 Discovering Kinder Scout
18:09 From Enthusiast to Author
22:58 Facing the Fear of Writing
24:47 Overcoming Initial Challenges
26:19 Finding Inspiration Outdoors
27:14 Crafting Routes for the Book
30:20 Balancing Popular and Hidden Routes
34:03 The Joy of Seeing Your Work in Use
35:48 Future Writing Plans
42:06 The Magic of Kinder Scout
44:02 Conclusion and Book Availability
Links
Mountain Walks Kinder Scout book by Sarah Lister
Vertebate Publishing website
Wild About Kinder website
Host & Recording
This episode was hosted by Sarah Lister, author of Mountain Walks Kinder Scout. It was recorded online 8th July 2025.
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