{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"006 Mike Raine on the Nature of Snowdonia, getting a book published and the importance of understanding wild places","description":"Today\u2019s podcast guest is Mike Raine. Mike is most famous for his excellent book Nature of Snowdonia: A Guide to the Uplands for Hillwalkers and Climbers but is also a well-respected and highly experienced mountain professional and instructor based in North Wales. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Mike as much as I did and if you did, please leave a review and don\u2019t forget to SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode we discuss: - The importance of understanding the nature of wild places - Self publishing vs traditional publishing a book - Using nature apps to discover wildlife - Becoming the richest person in experiences - Leaving being a greengrocer to pursue a life outdoors&amp;nbsp; - Accessible outdoor activities for everyone and how to achieve it If you\u2019d like to find out more about Mike and get in touch you can do so here:&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/mikeraine.co.uk\/&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Instagram:  https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mike_raine_notes_from_the_hill\/&amp;nbsp; Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/notesfromthehill&amp;nbsp; YouTube:  https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCezjsJif6R1oRaWaf-jSLjg&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Here are links to the resources mentioned in the conversation:  Nature of Snowdonia - https:\/\/amzn.to\/32Gc6Ix&amp;nbsp; Shroomify App - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Shroomify.Mushroom\/&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; About the Adventure Pro Podcast The Adventure Pro Podcast is a collection of wide-ranging interviews, stories and inspiration from amazing people that have made adventure their business. It\u2019s where adventure, outdoors and travel professionals come together to learn, share and encourage others to carve their own path in life.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; I\u2019ll be interviewing guides, photographers, designers, business owners, instructors, content creators, YouTubers, sponsored athletes, film makers, shop owners and many others that have made a career or side hustle from the outdoors and adventure. If you or someone you know would like to be featured, please email adventurepropodcast@gmail.com and make sure you SUBSCRIBE to get the next video. &amp;nbsp; If you'd like to support the podcast you can do so here: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/adventurepropod&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; You can also find the podcast here:&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adventurepropod&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/adventurepropod&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/twitter.com\/adventurepropod&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Adventure Pro Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/adventurepro.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/21340796\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/365b6d\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/116676401"}