Welcome back to the Inspiring Adventure podcast by Vertebrate Publishing! We kick off our 6-part Mountain Walks series with Girls on Hills Co-Founder Keri Wallace.
Keri discusses her personal journey from encountering a medical emergency on Ben Nevis to becoming a mountain guide and co-founding 'Girls on Hills' in 2018. She shares stories from her mountain experiences, the motivations behind her Running Challenges and Mountain Walks book, and the importance of encouraging more women to participate in trail and mountain running.
Listeners will find inspiration in Keri's candid recounting of overcoming challenges, her passion for climbing and running, and valuable tips for exploring Ben Nevis. This episode offers insightful content for outdoor enthusiasts, aspiring authors, and anyone interested in personal growth and adventure.
00:00 Introduction to the Inspiring Adventure Podcast
00:40 Warmup Questions: Getting to Know Our Guest
06:28 The Journey of Girls on Hills
08:39 A Harrowing Experience on Ben Nevis
16:28 From Climbing Novice to working in the mountains
22:23 Navigating the Mountains Safely
24:14 Navigating Ben Nevis: Tips and Insights
26:03 Writing the Mountain Walks Book
28:10 Running Challenges: From Concept to Reality
43:14 Girls on Hills: Empowering Women in Trail Running
49:00 Reflections and Future Adventures
Links
Mountain Walks Ben Nevis book by Keri Wallace
Running Challenges book by Keri Wallace
Vertebate Publishing website
Girls on Hills website
UK Hillwalking article - My First Mountain
Host & Recording
This episode was hosted by Sarah Lister, author of Mountain Walks Kinder Scout. It was recorded online 19th June 2025.
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