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This week I chat to Joyce Bartley, who is the Customer Care Champion at Earth’s Edge. Joyce was one of my clients on Kilimanjaro back in 2017. After the climb with a few beers on board she asked him for a job and the rest is history! We chat about climbing Kilimanjaro, Island Peak and her plans for the future! We also chat about her role at Earth’s Edge, training and her plans for the future! Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth...

This week I had a chat with John Burke who summited Mount Everest back in 2017. I wanted to get John on the podcast because he didn’t climb his first mountain until he was 28 and 10 years later he was standing on top of the World! He shares great stories from his Everest expedition including the Khumbu Icefall and his summit push. We also chat about his desire to make his business the Armada hotel a B-Corp and do his part for the environment and community in West Clare. &...

This week I chat to a good friend and Earth’s Edge Expedition Leader Aaron Byrne. Aaron has led over 20 expeditions for Earth’s Edge and also has a lot of big mountain experience from mountains like Denali, Peak Lenin and Khan Tengri. I wanted to get Aaron on the podcast to share some of his big mountain experiences for those of you considering climbing bigger mountains. We also chat about Kilimanjaro and he gives his top tips for anyone considering their first mountain!...

This week I chat to Kirsty Cully who climbed Kilimanjaro with us back in 2017. I wanted to share her story as she is a great example of someone who has used mountains to help her find meaning and happiness in her life. We chat about the porters on Kilimanjaro, learning to handstand, coaching and what is so special about going on adventures. Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign up ...

This week is the second part of my interview with my dad, George. We share lots of funny stories from expeditions, including our toughest trip together the Ladakh Tri-Adventure, him going missing in Malawi and also breaking company policy in Morocco. He also tells me what is so special about going on Adventures shares tips on expedition medicine! I hope you guys enjoy! Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, al...

This week I chat to the Earth’s Edge Medical Director and my Dad, George McManus. It took me ages to get him on the podcast but I’m glad I finally persuaded him as he is a key part of the team at Earth’s Edge. We chat about how we got into the outdoors, his medical career, the impact my mum had on our lives and his experience on Kilimanjaro. Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign up to our mai...

Hey friends, thanks so much for tuning in to the first season of the Earth's Edge podcast. I've had an absolute blast chatting with the awesome people I've been lucky enough to meet and share a love for the outdoors with. This is also a very special announcement to let you guys know that we are now a certified B Corporation, which is something we've been working on for a while here at Earth's Edge. What's a B Corporation you ask? Don't worry, I'll explain over the coming weeks. We'l...

This week I chat to Stephen O’Donoghue who who was part of my team on an expedition to Machu Picchu and Choquequirao in 2019. I found Stephen a really easy guy to get along with when travelling and we even developed a bit of a bromance on our trip together. I asked him to come on the podcast as I find his story truly inspiring and motivating. Stephen got into trekking when him and his mate decided they wanted to do something different for their 40th birthdays and climbed Kilimanjaro back in 2...

This week I chat to Babs Nzvaura who worked for Earth’s Edge from 2014 to 2018. She tells me about climbing Kilimanjaro, crossing high passes on the way to Everest Base Camp and her love for India and Ladakh. We also chat about being Black and Irish and how that impacts her life. Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign up to our mailing list at www.earths-edge.com/podcast.For more information about Ea...

This week I chatted to Robbie O’Raw who got sick while climbing Mount Elbrus in 2019 and unfortunately didn’t make the summit. Before he had boarded the flight back to Ireland from Russia he had already signed up to go back to Mount Elbrus this year! We also talk about the ending of a bad relationship being the catalyst for him finding the outdoors and restoring his mental health.Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do...

This week I chat to Joe Keena who has been an expedition doctor on 9 trips for Earth’s Edge. Joe shares stories from all his adventures over the years including getting sick himself on South America’s highest peak, Aconcagua. We also discuss what it's like sharing a tent with your partner while working on a trek and a lot more! Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign up to our mailing list at www.ear...

This week I had a chat with Louise Lawrence, who has led over 25 expeditions for Earth’s Edge. We talk about her childhood growing up in a family who always went on adventures and some of the amazing trips she has been on over the years. Louise talks about why feels most at home in the mountains and offers top tips for anyone planning a big adventure. Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign up to our maili...

This week I had a chat with Micheál Penston, who worked in the Earth’s Edge office in Dublin from 2016 to 2018.Micheál has a fascinating story and great outlook on life. He changed careers twice before finding his true passion in life working as a personal trainer. We also discuss his trip to Kilimanjaro in 2018 where he suffered greatly to reach the roof of Africa.Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign ...

Marian Timmons first found adventure at the age of 52 and her story is one you want to hear! A stressful job and a busy family life saw Marian tip the scales at 20 stone. She knew she had to make some serious changes so she signed up to go to Peru and started training. Nine months later and five stone lighter she fulfilled a life-long dream and trekked into Machu Picchu. What an achievement! I really hope her spirit and enthusiasm might motivate you to take that dream trip someday.Each ...

We are the only expedition company in the world who bring our own doctor on every trip. In this episode you’ll hear why an expedition doctor is so important to have on any trip!I chat to Mark Wilis about his time in the army and how all of that training has carried over into his role as an expedition doctor with Earth’s Edge. Mark’s life has taken on a completely new direction since he began working in the outdoor industry, and he is now a tutor in Expedition Medicine at the University of Sou...

With little to no mountain experience at all, Rachel set herself a goal of summiting Mera Peak (6, 476m) in 2018 and did exactly that. From there, she has never looked back. In this episode, Rachel talks about her growing love of the outdoors and how she is now a member of Mountain Rescue and training to be a mountain leader!If you are inspired to become a mountain leader yourself or brush up on your mountain skills, then contact Brian Bateson at Climb It or John Healy at Simply Mountains.Eac...

You might have heard the name Stephen Ferris, even if you’re not a rugby follower. Stephen played for Ulster and represented Ireland internationally on the field, and is a living legend in the sport.In 2018, Stephen climbed Kilimanjaro with Earth’s Edge to raise money for injured rugby players. Since then he’s developed a huge passion for the outdoors. We talk about his climb with us, how he trains for a trip and what he’s planning on doing next. Each month we are giving one of our liste...

If you think you’re too busy to go on your dream trip because of work or family commitments, you have to hear Debbie’s story. Not letting the commitments of motherhood or running her business stop her, Debbie has completed Machu Picchu, Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, Aconcagua, Stok Kangri and Mount Elbrus. Debbie tells us about her experiences as a woman on a trip, her favourite moments on the mountain, and where she’s planning to go next.Each month we are giving one of our listeners a...

This week I had a chat with Brian Bateson, who started working with Earth’s Edge in 2016 and is now one of our most experienced guides. We talk about Brian’s journey to finding his love of the outdoors, some of his best (and worst) moments on the mountain, and how his life has changed since he started working full-time in the outdoor industry. Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the running, all you have to do is sign up to our mailing list ...

Welcome to the Earth’s Edge podcast! Join me, James McManus, to hear inspiring stories of adventure and exploration in the great outdoors. I’ll be chatting with fellow guides, amateur and professional mountaineers, field doctors and friends I have met through doing trips with Earth’s Edge.Please subscribe to stay in the loop. We’ll be releasing new episodes weekly, with our first two coming on December 16th!Each month we are giving one of our listeners a summit jacket worth €150. To be in the...