Welcome back to the Inspiring Adventure podcast by Vertebrate Publishing! We kick off our 6-part Mountain Walks series with Girls on Hills Co-Founder Keri Wallace.Keri discusses her personal journey from encountering a medical emergency on Ben Nevis to becoming a mountain guide and co-founding 'Girls on Hills' in 2018. She shares stories from her mountain experiences, the motivations behind her Running Challenges and Mountain Walks book, and the importance of encouraging more women to participate in trail and mountain running. Listeners will find inspiration in Keri's candid recounting of overcoming challenges, her passion for climbing and running, and valuable tips for exploring Ben Nevis. This episode offers insightful content for outdoor enthusiasts, aspiring authors, and anyone interested in personal growth and adventure.00:00 Introduction to the Inspiring Adventure Podcast00:40 Warmup Questions: Getting to Know Our Guest06:28 The Journey of Girls on Hills08:39 A Harrowing Experience on Ben Nevis16:28 From Climbing Novice to working in the mountains22:23 Navigating the Mountains Safely24:14 Navigating Ben Nevis: Tips and Insights26:03 Writing the Mountain Walks Book28:10 Running Challenges: From Concept to Reality43:14 Girls on Hills: Empowering Women in Trail Running49:00 Reflections and Future AdventuresLinksMountain Walks Ben Nevis book by Keri WallaceRunning Challenges book by Keri WallaceVertebate Publishing website Girls on Hills websiteUK Hillwalking article - My First MountainHost & RecordingThis episode was hosted by Sarah Lister, author of Mountain Walks Kinder Scout. It was recorded online 19th June 2025.Social mediaFollow Vertebrate Publishing on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky. MusicMusic by DmitryTaras via PixabayLicensor's Username:https://pixabay.com/users/soundgallerybydmitrytaras-11640913/

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