Hosted by local Gariwerd trail runners, this pod describes the massive trail network throughout the National Park piece by piece, step by step. Informative & light-hearted, this is for trail runners getting ready for their first trip to the area but also for the seasoned veterans who want to relive the memories of this magical place.
gariwerd.substack.com (https://gariwerd.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)
2026 update: The 2nd of 12 episodes describing the entire Grampians Peaks Trail (GPT), section by section. Local runners Mark, Pat & Phil are joined in this episode by special guest Lucy Bartholomew.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gariwerd.substack.com (https://gariwerd.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
16 May 2026
GPT Section 1: Mt Zero to Gar trailhead (2026)
A 2026 update: The 1st of 12 episodes describing the entire Grampians Peaks Trail (GPT), section by section. Local runners Mark, Pat & Phil are joined in this episode by special guest Tya Lovett.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gariwerd.substack.com (https://gariwerd.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
3 Dec 2025
Panel@Wonderland2025: Creating safer trails for all runners
Kelly, Mark, Emma, and Jay discuss strategies for enhancing trail safety for women and gender-diverse runners, recorded live at the Wonderland Run weekend, in this interview episode.
26 Sept 2025
GPT Section 12: Bainggug to Dunkeld
Hosts Mark, Phil, and Pat interview Michael Dunstan about the final section of the Grampians Peaks Trail, highlighting key features of the Bainggug to Dunkeld segment.
12 Sept 2025
GPT Section 11: Cassidys Gap Rd to Bainggug
Hosts Mark, Phil, and Pat interview trail runner Kellie Angel about navigating the challenging Cassidys Gap Rd to Bainggug section of the Grampians Peaks Trail.
28 Aug 2025
GPT Section 10: Griffin Fireline to Cassidys Gap Rd
Hosts Mark, Phil, and Pat interview trail runner Kate Proctor about the Griffin Fireline to Cassidys Gap Rd section of the Grampians Peaks Trail.
22 Jul 2025
GPT Section 9: Yarram Gap Rd to Griffin Fireline
Graham Parkes joins hosts Mark, Phil, and Pat to discuss Section 9 of the Grampians Peaks Trail, focusing on the Yarram Gap Rd to Griffin Fireline, offering insights into this challenging route in an interview.
24 Jun 2025
GPT Section 8: Jimmy Creek Rd to Yarram Gap Rd
Hosts Mark, Phil, and Pat, along with guests Joe, Justin, and Ziggy, dissect the Jimmy Creek Rd to Yarram Gap Rd section of the Grampians Peaks Trail, offering insights into the GPT100 miler event in this interview episode.
28 May 2025
Panel@RTG2025: Taking the next step on the Gariwerd Trails
Industry experts discuss taking the next step on the Gariwerd Trails, focusing on future developments.
30 Apr 2025
GPT Section 7: Mt William car park to Jimmy Creek Rd
The 7th of 12 episodes describing the Grampians Peaks Trail, home of the GPT100 miler event. In this episode we welcome special guest Dave Willis along with your regular hosts Mark, Phil & Pat.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gariwerd.substack.com (https://gariwerd.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
10 Apr 2025
GPT Section 6: Borough Huts to Mt William car park
The 6th of 12 episodes describing the Grampians Peaks Trail, home of the GPT100 miler event. In this episode we welcome special guest Will Hudson along with your regular hosts Mark, Phil & Pat.
Strava segment for GPT Section 6 (http://www.strava.com/segments/37962597)
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gariwerd.substack.com (https://gariwerd.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
18 Mar 2025
GPT Section 5: Mt Rosea carpark to Borough Huts
The 5th of 12 episodes describing the Grampians Peaks Trail, home of the GPT100 miler event. Join your hosts Mark, Phil & Pat for a light-hearted trail running perspective of this section
Strava segment for GPT Section 5 (http://www.strava.com/segments/37962577)
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gariwerd.substack.com (https://gariwerd.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
22 Feb 2025
GPT Section 4: Halls Gap to Mt Rosea carpark
The 4th of 12 episodes describing the Grampians Peaks Trail, home of the GPT100 miler event. In this episode we welcome special guest Jay Baker along with your regular hosts Mark, Phil & Pat.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gariwerd.substack.com (https://gariwerd.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
22 Feb 2025
GPT Section 3: Mt Difficult Rd to Halls Gap
The 3rd of 12 episodes describing the Grampians Peaks Trail, home of the GPT100 miler event. Join your hosts Mark, Phil & Pat for a light-hearted trail running perspective of this section.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gariwerd.substack.com (https://gariwerd.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
22 Feb 2025
GPT Section 2: Gar trailhead to Mt Difficult Rd
The 2nd of 12 episodes describing the Grampians Peaks Trail, home of the GPT100 miler event. Join your hosts Mark, Phil & Pat for a light-hearted trail running perspective of this section.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gariwerd.substack.com (https://gariwerd.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
22 Feb 2025
GPT section 1: Mt Zero to Gar trailhead
The first in a series of 12 episodes describing the Grampians Peaks Trail, home of the GPT100 miler event. This episode includes an introduction to regular hosts Mark, Pat and Phil. The section in focus for this episode is the GPT from Mt Zero to the Gar trailhead.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gariwerd.substack.com (https://gariwerd.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
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Graham Parkes
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