The Adventure Show

In this special edition of the Adventure Show, we discover that the pandemic hasn’t stopped Scotland’s most determined outdoor enthusiasts from creating their own adventures. We have exclusive access to ultra-runner Donnie Campbell, as he creates a new record time for running all 282 Munros. Thirteen-year-old Isla Easto comes out of her comfort zone to cycle 400 kilometres coast to coast across the country, top adventure racer Marie Meldrum brings us her lockdown diary, we have the inspirational story of former tattoo artist Steve Barnes and we bring you the highlights from one of the greatest adventure races in the world – the 2019 Celtman Extreme Scottish Triathlon.

Climbers say it has some of the hardest and longest sports climbing routes in Scotland, so little wonder they have dubbed it The Super Crag. Four of Scotland's most talented young athletes - Calum Cunningham, Emma Davidson, Rhys Langlands and Hannah Smith - travel to near Gairloch to explore this intimidating rock formation by the side of Loch Maree All have big ambitions: Emma and Hannah are making the transition from indoor climbing, while Calum and Rhys want to test themselves against the very best - but will they succeed on this overhanging rock face where there are no easy routes?

In a special winter sports edition, Dougie Vipond and team join four of Scotland’s backcountry skiers and, proving you don’t need to be a top athlete, get expert advice on how to leave the pistes behind. We discover the joys of touring with a snowboard and how to stay safe in the hills. However, it’s not all about the white stuff - blind adventurer Dean Dunbar tries the new sport of wing foil boarding, and we journey to discover the most isolated spot on the Scottish mainland. This episode also features inspirational walks, scrambles, and mountain biking from the edge of the city to the mountain tops.