Season 5 of the Outside & Active Podcast kicks off with special guest, Mimi Anderson. Mimi is one of the worlds most inspirational female distance athletes and in this episode we learn about her various challenges and experiences. Including the Marathon Des Sables, her run across Africa and even her expereince being confronted by a wild bear!

You may not associate the season of spring with skiing. However, you may be missing a trick. In this article contributor, Jen Tsang, puts together some answers as to why you should consider going skiing this spring and is making a case for why spring skiing and snowboarding holidays are worth it.

Have you summited Pen Y Fan and now looking for the next challenge? Fan Fawr is an often overlooked, quiet gem of a mountain next to Pen Y Fan.

In this weeks throwback Thursday we head back to the Outside and Active Festival last year where Ashley Cox spoke to presenter of the BBC's 'Coast', Nicholas Crane. Listen in to hear about Nicholas' experiences and aventures in the outdoors.

Running backwards. You may be thinking, "what in the world is that"? or, "why would I even think about running backwards?" Well, backward running, otherwise known as reverse running or retro running, has become a bit of a trend this year and people are raving about the physical benefits it can have. In this article we look at the benefits of backward running and how you might look to incorporate it into your training.

For the final episode of season 4 on the Outside & Active Podcast, we are joined by the real life Forrest Gump, Rob Pope. Find out how he started his running journey and how the idea came about to run the same route that Forrest ran in the film. We also talk through his expereince running back to back ultra marathons and his experience during the infamous Marathon Des Sables.

Steve McClure speaks about his long history with climbing whilst answering questions from the Outside & Active audience. Steve is then joined by Susie Chan where they speak further about his climbing experiences. If you're into climbing, then this throwback video is exactly the thing for you.

With record-breaking temperatures for the UK recently, this is a perfect opportunity to spend the night out in the wild. If you want a trip where you don’t have to carry your own tent or don’t have the funds for a tent, take a look at these 5 ideas for sleeping outside without a tent.

Imagine waking up in a different location every day, hitting the road with good company and even better scenery… Embracing your spontaneous side and travelling with no limits as you explore the beauty of the world like never before… Going off the beaten track, discovering hidden gems and watching the sunset amidst a new landscape every night…

This 9KM by 9AM walk features a 9.37 km circular walk from Pluckley to Egerton along the Greensand Way offering spectacular views over the Weald of Kent. Contributed by Nigel Jones @9kmby9am.

In this weeks Outside & Active Podcast Dom speaks to Holly Bradshaw, one of the UK’s most successful Pole-Vaulter of all time. They talk about the world of Pole Vaulting and crush some of the common myths people often think about the sport.

The National Snow Show is back with a bang with the introduction of the Après Pavilion at the October show at the NEC, Birmingham, bringing the Après vibes to the event with live DJ sets, entertainment and mountain inspired food and drinks.

We know it’s super hot out there, we have some ideas to trick your mind into being cool, you can immerse yourself in cold adventures from around the world. The first needs some action on your part. Do you even know where your ski gear is?

Treat yourself to some Friday adventure as we throw it back to the Outside & Active Digtial Festival last year when we spoke to incredible adventurer, Sean Conway. Sean is an adventurer and is the only man who has swim, run and cycled the length of the UK. He is joined by Mike Seaman to talk through his experiences.

In this throwback article, we take a look at an interview with Ed Stafford during the Outside & Active festival. Stafford is an English explorer and holds the Guinness World Record for being the first human ever to walk the length of the Amazon River.

In 2 months time, Dom will be taking on his first ultra marathon, running 50 miles from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Having never run further than a marathon distance before, take a dive into his preparation and mindset, you never know, you might be able to learn… or even help!

This weeks podcast guest is master of the marathon, Paula Radcliffe. Listen in to hear how Paula fell in love with the ultimate running test and how she continues to love the outdoors.

Bored of the same podcasts, books and articles that you always revert back to? Looking for some renewed inspiration? Take a look at a collection of summer-themed books and podcasts that you may not have heard about - collated by contributor Nicky Chisholm

Bode Miller, world renown Olympic American, World Championship gold medalist, and two-time overall World Cup champion is the most successful male Alpine Skier of all time.

What are your running goals? 1k around the block, your first park run, a 10k with your run club, your second half marathon, a bucket list style crazy run for 100k across hills and dales. This article from contributor, Nicky Chisholm, takes a look at the best ways to manage your motivation mojo