Why The Mountains Podcast

About Why The Mountains Podcast

If you are a hill walker, or a mountaineer, or just someone with a love of stories of adventure in the mountains, this is the podcast for you. In this first series we are exploring the history of Irish mountaineers on Everest, from the earliest pioneering days, right up to the latest ascents. We will take you on a journey from the Irish contribution to the earliest years of alpinism, and the exploration of the Himalayas and Mount Everest, through the breakthrough successes of the 1990s, the heart break, the tragedy, the many failed attempts, the loss of mountaineers in their prime, and the latest iteration of Everest climbing through guided commercial ascents. Throughout all of the following episodes, we will explore what makes these mountaineers tick, how they found their way on to hills and mountains first in Ireland, then further afield, before tackling the often-deadly slopes of Everest. Sit back and enjoy, and if you like this first episode and want to hear more, please like and subscribe to the podcast, and spread the word amongst your friends, family, walking ,trekking and climbing partners, there will be something for everyone in this series, and I hope you enjoy!

Publisher

Stephen Farley

Category

society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Sept 2024

Latest episode

2 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Jun 2026

   S1 Episode 25 - Alan Hinkes Pt 1

   The first part of our interview with legendary British mountaineer Al Hinkes, Yorkshireman and the first Brit to successfully summit all 14 8000m mountains. I hope you enjoy.

2. 

   10 Apr 2026

   S1 Episode 24 - Anselm Murphy Pt 2

   The second part of our interview with Anselm Murphy, the youngest Irish person to summit Everest. Includes a short update on Irish climbers attempting Everest this season. Enjoy. All photo credits to Project Himalaya website.

3. 

   13 Mar 2026

   S1 Episode 23 - Anselm Murphy Pt 1

   Join us as we speak to Anselm Murphy, who in 2008 become the youngest Irish person to summit Everest. Anselm is a Londoner with strong Irish roots in Wexford, enjoy! (Photo from the Project Himalaya website, all credit to https://project-himalaya.com/dispatches/2008/08-everest-18-summit.html)

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

780

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

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Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

0

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