Strap Yer Boots

In this episode of Strap Yer Boots, we sit down with John O’Brien— Irish military leader turned outdoor adventurer. With over 26 years of service, John’s career took him from managing complex investi…

On Christmas Eve 1971, 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke boarded a flight over the Peruvian rainforest with her mother. What was supposed to be a routine journey turned into a nightmare when lightning stru…

Rising high in the remote ranges of Tibet, Mount Kailash has inspired awe, devotion, and mystery for thousands of years. Unlike other famous peaks, it has never been climbed—nor should it be, accordi…

Join us as we lace up and take on Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest peak and the crown jewel of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks. In this episode, we break down the trail details step by step — from the appr…

In 1959, nine hikers vanished in Russia's Ural Mountains. Their tent was found slashed open from the inside...their bodies scattered, some half-dressed in the snow, others with injuries no one could …

In this episode of Strap Yer Boots, we head to the rugged hills of Ireland’s south-east to meet two members of the South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association (SEMRA) — Liz Browne and Pat Holland. From…

In this episode, we’re joined by the incredibly inspiring Ian O’Brien—husband, father, adventurer, and advocate—who was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease at just 38 years old.

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Grab the lead, Strap Yer Boots, and pack a few treats—this week, we’re talking all things dog-friendly trails across Ireland! 

From breezy coastal strolls to forest adventures and mountain scrambles t…

Strap yer boots and get ready to scale new heights as we dive into the world of mountaineering — where grit meets glory and the summit is just the beginning. In this episode, we explore the roots of …

What does it take to attempt the world’s longest triathlon — and finish it on the summit of Mount Everest?

In this episode, we sit down with Mitch Hutchcraft, former Royal Marine Commando and the forc…

In this episode, we venture into the wild with Aisling Kinsella – birdwatcher, zoology graduate, and adventure host of Gals Gone Wild. Aisling shares how her love for the outdoors took flight three y…

In this episode of Strap Yer Boots, we dive into the unbelievable true story of Maurice Wilson — World War I veteran, spiritual seeker, and the man who hatched one of the most bizarre plans in mounta…

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Sarah Armstrong — a 30-year-old adventurer, mountaineer, and all-around force of nature. Sarah is currently on a bold mission to climb the Seven Summits — …

In this episode of Strap Yer Boots, we set our sights on the Seven Summits — the tallest mountain on each of the seven continents. From the iconic Everest in Asia to the icy isolation of Antarctica’s…

In this episode, we lace up our boots and step into the bogs, hills, and high pastures of Ireland to trace the humble sheep’s extraordinary journey through five thousand years of Irish life.

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This week on Strap Yer Boots, we lace up for a windswept, soul-stirring hike up Mount Brandon in County Kerry — one of Ireland’s most sacred peaks. Along the way, we dive into the legend of Saint Bre…

In this episode, we dive into the enchanting world of Aengus Óg, the Irish god of love, youth, and poetic dreams. Born of the Dagda and the river goddess Boann, Aengus is a figure wrapped in mystery …

In this high-flying episode of Strap Yer Boots, we sit down with the remarkable Debbie Hally—winchman with Ireland’s elite Rescue 117 crew. From the streets to the skies, Debbie takes us through her …

This week, we untangle a sun-scorched story of desperation, friendship, and a decision that stunned the nation.

In the brutal heat of August 1999, David Coughlin and Raffi Kodikian set off on what was…

In this week's myth-drenched episode, we're wading deep into Irish legend with the one and only Bóinn (Boann) —goddess, rebel, and literal river. Ever wonder what happens when a goddess ignores a div…