20 episodes

Mountain is a podcast about adventure in wild places. We tell stories about climbers and explorers, lovers and kidnappers, racers, travellers and even violinists. Hosted by Christopher Sleight.

Mountain Christopher Sleight

    • Sport
    • 4.9 • 146 Ratings

Mountain is a podcast about adventure in wild places. We tell stories about climbers and explorers, lovers and kidnappers, racers, travellers and even violinists. Hosted by Christopher Sleight.

    #20 The fall, part II

    #20 The fall, part II

    Jackie Greaves survives for two nights during a big winter storm. She’s finally found by a search and rescue dog, bundled into a helicopter and flown to hospital. Jackie's safe, but then another ordeal begins.

    • 28 min
    #19 The fall, part I

    #19 The fall, part I

    February, 1994. The Cairngorms are in the grip of an Arctic storm. Alone and in a whiteout, Jackie Greaves strays out on to a cornice. Seconds later, the snow collapses into air.

    • 31 min
    #18 Where the road runs out

    #18 Where the road runs out

    Bikepacking coast-to-coast across Scotland. Adventure cyclist Lee Craigie loves to ride her bike, but when the road ends and the trail begins, the ride becomes so much more than a simple journey through the landscape.

    • 31 min
    #17 In footsteps

    #17 In footsteps

    There are days in the mountains that have you hiding behind rocks to get out of the relentless wind. Days when you tug your hood over your face to shield it from blasts of hail. Days when you think: “Where did all this begin?”

    • 29 min
    #16 A quarry full of ghosts

    #16 A quarry full of ghosts

    Even small hills have secrets. A chance discovery on a mountain walk leads to a hidden tunnel entrance and an abandoned village.

    • 34 min
    #15 The scream

    #15 The scream

    Ben Nevis, February 2015. Climbers on Ben Nevis are enjoying some of the best ice conditions in decades. And then a chilling scream cuts through the mist.

    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
146 Ratings

146 Ratings

Tishy10 ,

Fantastic and gripping

Christopher you have, have to make more podcasts.

They were simply amazing.

lulou7310 ,

Brilliant podcast

What a great podcast. Only just found it and have listened to all stories in 2 days. Are u doing any more? Love the way you interview and how the story come alive. I listen when I walk in the woods. Really enjoyed all the stories.

Mountain goer ,

Wow

What a great discovery! Chris has such a great voice, perfectly narrating, interviewing and guiding through mountain tales, events and more. Just absorbing and a great way to fill the dark nights before heading out again!

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