Modern Outdoor Survival

This is a different episode for us, but it's one we felt compelled to make.On 19th December 1981 a dramatic rescue played out on the English coast, involving a stricken cargo ship being driven towards a rocky shore by a storm. It's an important story of courage, skill, sacrifice and decisions that ultimately led to tragedy.Tonight is the anniversary of that incident, and in this episode we pull together the original radio transmissions to tell the story of the crews of the Union Star and the Solomon Browne.LinksBBC documentary on YouTubeBBC Sounds documentaryPenlee: The Loss of a Lifeboat - by Michael Sagar-Fenton

This is the story that we promised in the last episode - a tale of cold water, dogs in canoes and unexpected swimming. Also a tale of hypothermia, kit choice, decision making and reflecting on the circumstances prior and post.It features our friend (and previous podcast guest) Terry and his buddy 'Grizz', and took place a couple of months ago on the White River in Indiana, US. The story itself is in the main show, the aftershow is more of a conversation and informal sharing of opinions on how to do it better next time.This episode is a little different from what we have done before, and it's something of an experiment. We are looking for other stories to cover in a similar format - so if you have one yourself, or know of someone with a good story then please get in touch with Amy.Links– Join our patreon- https://patreon.com/originaloutdoorscontent- Training courses and more information https://outdoorprofessional.co.uk/– Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival - https://originaloutdoors.co.uk/podcast/modern-outdoor-survival– Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram - @modernoutdoorsurvival– Richard on Instagram and Twitter - @richprideaux– Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter - @OriginalOutdoor– Amy on Instagram and Twitter - @agreenoutdoors– Join our Discord Community - https://discord.gg/SqG9ghFuUR

There are many elements which affect how cold you feel and how cold you actually are at the core, in this episode Richard talks about the subtle external factors which can have a big impact on our bodies in lower temperatures.We've covered hypothermia in previous episodes but the exact meaning of the term 'hypothermia factory' relates to the perfect mixture of cold and wet with some wind thrown in for good measure, the ideal conditions for pulling away the heat generated by your body.LinksWarming - an episode about hypothermia and first aid with Adam Gent of Real First AidFabric - Layering systems to stay safe Outdoor Swimming SocietyWind chill calculatorsNational Weather ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Association– Subscribe to our Patreon– Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival– Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram– Richard on Instagram and Twitter– Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube– Amy on Instagram and Twitter– Join our Discord Community

Firstly, apologies for the change in audio quality partway through the episode.This episode is a little bit different, Richard was invited to go with Dave, Chris and Alistair for a multi-day hike on the Knoydart peninsula in Scotland. This peninsula on the West coast is surrounded by mountains, lochs and bogs. It is only accessible by boat, or by a 16-mile (26 km) walk through rough country, and the seven miles (11 km) of tarred road found in the small (population of 111) settlement of Inverie are not connected to the UK road system.The plan for the trip was to travel in to the peninsula by ferry from Mallaig, and then walk back to the vehicle left there over the course of 3 days, carrying everything which they would need for the journey.This recording is their after action report about the kit they took, decisions made and overall impressions.Links– Lighter Pack – Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival– Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram– Richard on Instagram and Twitter– Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube– Amy on Instagram and Twitter– Find out more about The Academy– Join our Discord Community– Our Patreon

Richard Prideaux talks with Andy Kirkpatrick about all things big wall, winter expeditions and doing things the hard way. It's safe to say that Andy has made his way through life so far by pushing himself and deliberately pitting himself against his own barriers. From a young age he learned to climb and handle himself in the outdoors and progressed from there, teaching himself the ropework skills he would need to climb big walls like El Capitan. Since then Andy has become a well-known and award winning British climber, writer and speaker.This episode is a little bit different to usual but we really hope that you enjoy it, Andy has done a lot to talk about in his life and this only really covers the tip of the iceberg.Useful info: Chossy means loose, unstable, soft or very overgrown rock which can't really be trusted.LinksHamish Hamilton Whisperlite stove Andy's instagram Andy's website – Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival– Our Patreon– Join our Discord Community– Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram– Richard on Instagram and Twitter– Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube– Amy on Instagram and Twitter– Find out more about The Academy

Chris Smart is an ex-military SERE (survive, evade, resist, extract) instructor and now runs 112 Survival, a training company based out of a wood in Shropshire, UK. Richard and Chris delve into the interesting world of survival training, some of the fads (like survival tins) and their origins, and what really happens in emergency situations....spoiler alert, there isn't a dramatic soundtrack change.Links- Our Patreon- Join our Discord Community- 112 survival- The episode with Adam Gent- ACR beacons survivor stories- Grough- Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival - Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram - Richard on Instagram and Twitter - Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube - Amy on Instagram and Twitter - Find out more about The Academy

Richard Prideaux and Ralph talk about avalanches, what they are, how to avoid being caught in one and the personal skills to develop if you want to spend time on snowy mountains.On this episode of Modern Outdoor Survival, Richard welcomes Ralph to the show to talk about snow, primarily avalanches. Ralph lives within the Arctic circle at 69.18˚ N and has a particular interest in avalanches. He is also a member of the local Search and Rescue team.Links- Ralph's Instagram - Scottish Avalanche Information Service - Norwegian Avalanche and Natural Risk Service- Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival- Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram- Richard on Instagram and Twitter- Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube- Amy on Instagram and Twitter- Find out more about The Academy- Join our Discord Community- Our Patreon

For this episode of Modern Outdoor Survival Richard welcomes Jodie and Jordan of Tangier Wood to talk about how and why they became small woodland owners in the UK and the unique survival challenge which they run there.Links- Our Patreon- Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival- Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram- Richard on Instagram and Twitter- Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube- Amy on Instagram and Twitter- Find out more about The Academy- Join our Discord Community

Ash Routen, British polar adventurer and adventure writer, joins the podcast to discuss the psychology of adventure and his interviews with inspiring explorers. They also touch on false claims in the polar expedition community and the importance of selecting compatible expedition partners. Listen to an inspiring story of resilience and the power of human connection in extreme environments. The chapter concludes with the speaker's Arctic expedition planning, highlighting the challenges and the importance of good planning and self-care.

Richard Prideaux talks with Barry Stoffell, a hardrock exploration geologist who has led groups as first boots on the ground in some very interesting places. In Africa he encountered hazards presented by the environment, wildlife and people. Barry highlights how important his early career was for training in how to deal with difficult situations on these expeditions, and talks about some of the lasting ingrained behaviours. He has lived and worked in environmental extremes from the equator to the Arctic circle and now resides in Southwest Ireland where the predominate weather is rain. Barry writes for the Shooting Times and Country magazine, manages deer, undertakes some less hazardous geology work and handcrafts beautiful knives.Links- Connect with Barry and visit his website- Connect with Richard and Modern Outdoor Survival- Modern Outdoor Survival on Instagram- Richard on Instagram and Twitter- Original Outdoors on Instagram, Twitter and Youtube- Amy on Instagram and Twitter- Find out more about The Academy- Join our Discord Community- Our Patreon