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 Helvellyn - with Author Tina Codling
In this episode of the Inspiring Adventure Podcast by Vertebrate Publishing, we explore the fascinating process behind creating a mountain guidebook. The discussion features author Tina Codling, who shares the journey from aspiring writer to published author of Mountain Walks Helvellyn.
Tina shares personal stories of discovering a passion for mountain walking, overcoming challenges, and eventually becoming a Mountain Leader. She talks about the importance of guidebooks in providing detailed and reliable information for outdoor enthusiasts. The episode emphasises the value of connecting with nature and the joy of guiding others to experience the beauty of the mountains.
This interview is perfect for aspiring writers, mountain enthusiasts, and those curious about the intricacies of adventure book publishing.
00:00 Introduction to the Inspiring Adventure Podcast
01:36 From Aspiring Writer to Published Author
07:29 Developing and Proposing Walking Routes
10:50 Capturing the Essence of the Mountains
13:06 Where Tina’s Mountain Journey Began
20:33 The Impact of COVID on Outdoor Activities
23:28 Embracing a New Outdoor Lifestyle
25:14 Vertebrate Books Inspiring Adventure
26:41 The Value of Guidebooks
30:01 The Spirit of Helvellyn
37:10 Writing the Guidebook
40:37 Encouraging New Hikers
45:00 Warm Down Questions
47:02 Final Thoughts
Links
Mountain Walks Helvellyn book by Tina Codling
Follow Tina on Instagram
Vertebate Publishing website
Host & Recording
This episode was hosted by Sarah Lister, author of Mountain Walks Kinder Scout. It was recorded online 2nd May 2025.
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