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.
Social media
Follow Vertebrate Publishing on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky.
Music
Music by DmitryTaras via Pixabay
Licensor's Username:
https://pixabay.com/users/soundgallerybydmitrytaras-11640913/
Popular Podcasts
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
The Charlie Kirk Show
Charlie is America's hardest working grassroots activist who has your inside scoop on the biggest news of the day and what's really going on behind the headlines. The founder of Turning Point USA and one of social media's most engaged personalities, Charlie is on the front lines of America’s culture war, mobilizing hundreds of thousands of students on over 3,500 college and high school campuses across the country, bringing you your daily dose of clarity in a sea of chaos all from his signature no-holds-barred, unapologetically conservative, freedom-loving point of view. You can also watch Charlie Kirk on Salem News Channel