Mike Raine is best known for his book Nature of Snowdonia: A Guide to the Uplands for Hillwalkers and Climbers, and he’s a highly experienced mountain professional and instructor in North Wales. We talk about why understanding wild places matters, and what he learnt publishing a book.

Welcome to the very first episode of the Adventure Pro Podcast. In this short introduction I explain why I started the show, who you’ll hear from and what you can expect from each conversation.

Al Topping runs Xtreme Exposures, a photography business working with outdoor brands. He’s a climber and mountaineer who has turned his passion for photography into a career, and he’s a self-confessed business book nerd, so this one is packed with practical advice.

Holly Brigham is an outdoor education teacher at an international school in Seoul, South Korea, and has had a fascinating, varied career in adventure. We dig into how she got started, what the job really involves and why a little risk is so valuable in education.

Caz Dawson is the founder of SUP Lass Paddle Adventures, running stand up paddleboarding trips all over the UK from her base in North-East Wales. She’s built a brilliant niche by combining two passions, paddling and proper outdoor food, and she shares how she’s managed rapid growth alongside a full-time…

Ross Worthington is the co-founder of RAW Adventures, a North Wales company that has been running adventure events all over the world since 2008. We talk about the leap from freelancing to running your own business, and the small details that set the best operators apart.