Episodes

Coris Vertix 2s, new inReach contracts, the all-new Garmin inReach Messenger plus and Andy’s top tips. In this month’s podcast First thoughts on the Coros Vertix 2s – 2 min 09 sec. New inReach contracts – 14 min 10 sec. New inReach messenger plus – 28 min. Andy’s Top Tips – 33 min 55 sec. 1. First thoughts on the Coros Vertix 2s Robust tough sapphire screen sunlight readable, titanium bezel, big battery not all the bells and whistles but so easy to use. For a none solar watch battery is g...

The new Garmin Fenix 8, Irish mapping for a TwoNav GPS unit and a new GPS Training course for 2025. In this month’s podcast It’s our 100’th episode Fenix 8 – what has changed Irish mapping for TwoNav NEW – GPS Training courses over Zoom for 2025 Andy’s Top Tips 1. It’s our 100th podcast Sorry it’s a little late in the month, normally it is the 1st of every month. Holidays and very busy at GPS Training If you do not already do please subscribe to the GPS Training podcast on whatever plat...

In this podcast, we look back at the past 99 episodes of the GPS Training podcast. The first ever GPS Training Podcast went out on Sept 15th 2017 – 7 years ago I had been on holiday that summer and first learnt about Podcasts and had got slightly ‘hooked’ on them, or one particular – Big Ideas for Small Business, which incidentally I was interviewed for 2 years later. I loved the format of the podcast, long-form, which you invested in. I remember the first ever day I pitched the idea at one o...

In the second of our x 4 Podcasts for August, we look back at the past 10 years of GPS Training. Shepherds Walks bought GPS Training in 2014 Bought GPS Training from Peter Judd, Peter had his own business and retired to the Lake District. He worked for George Fishers in Keswick and could see a space in the market for GPS Training. The first ever GPS Training course was in Mungrisdale, Lake District. First x 5 years very hard but we quickly learnt that a more informed customer made life a lo...

How is Shepherd’s Walks made up? x 4 aspects of the business in 2024 – multi-million-pound turnover Shepherds Walks – Events, courses, retailer and guided walks Shepherds Walks Holidays – Guided and self-guided walking holidays Capricorn Mohair Socks – 60 + trade accounts and retail GPS Training/ Outdoor GPS Shop – largest retailer of Outdoor GPS units in the UK, I know what our competitors sell, not very professional to say what they sell 1999 – Shepherds Walks – Northumbrian Shepherds Wal...

In this month’s podcast 1. We look back this year’s Spine Race and how we each got on – 00:50 2. TwoNav software update – what has changed – 22:22 3. Apple’s announcement – Two-way satellite communication – 28:06 4. Andy’s top tips – 36:10 1. We look back to this year’s Spine Event Andy took part in – Spine Challenger South – Started Saturday morning – 15th June – 108 miles 60 hours to complete Edale to Hardraw CP1 – Hebdon Hay, CP 1.5 – Malham Tarn Jon took part in – Spine Challeng...

This year’s Summer Spine Race series, GPS accuracy, getting the best battery life on a GPS unit or watch whilst participating in an Ultramarathon and Andy’s Top Tips. In this month’s GPS Training Podcast 1. We look forward to this year’s Spine Race and how our race prep is doing – 1 min 2. GPS accuracy – What is good, settings and how have things changed over the years? – 26 min 35 seconds 3. Getting the best out of your battery – during an ultra event – both units and watches – 36 minutes 55...

In this month’s podcast 1. Spot Gen4 – satellite communicator/ tracker – 1 min 30 seconds 2. Garmin backpack tethers – has your cord become frayed? – 17 min 27 seconds 3. Free OS planner – many thanks for the donations – 25 min 27 seconds 4. Andy’s top tips – 30 min 54 seconds Spot Gen4 – satellite communicator/ tracker Pricing – Plan prices are in Euros also in small print you do need to also add on 20% vat to all prices shown. Unlimited messages– Unlimited is only for email contacts if yo...

Outdoor Expo, Birmingham NEC, TwoNav Roc, Going overseas and Andy’s top tips In this month’s podcast 1. What was going on at Outdoor Expo, Birmingham NEC – 2 min 2. TwoNav Roc – a new edition to the range – 6 mins 3. Taking your GPS overseas, what should you do ahead of your trip – 23 min 15 seconds 4. Andy’s top tips – 34 min 30 seconds 1. The National Outdoor Expo – last weekend, Birmingham NEC Many thanks to everybody who came along to say hello. I was on the Zoleo stand and spoke to ma...

Bullitt, TwoNav, PSMA map cards and Andy’s top tips In this month’s podcast 1. What is going on at Bullitt, the creator of the Motorola Defy – satellite link? – 2 min 31 sec 2. TwoNav – a breath of fresh air – quick update – 13 min 15 sec 3. Mountain rescue teams – PSGA map cards – Garmin – 26 min 33 sec 4. Andy’s top tips – 30.08 1. Bullitt – maker of the Motorola Defy Satellite Link In late January filed for bankruptcy Founders were paying for service to continue for 1 month We are over...

TwoNav, a breath of fresh air and what is going on at Bullitt, the creators of the Motorola Defy – Satellite link 1. TwoNav – a breath of fresh air – 2:00 minutes in 2. What has been going on at Bullitt, the creator of the Motorola Defy – satellite link? – 33:45 minutes in 3. Andy’s top tips – 46:51 minutes in 1. TwoNav – a breath of fresh air Backstory – TwoNav has been on our radar for several years. 6 or 7 years? OS teamed up with TwoNav to create a OS branded GPS unit. We bought one at...

In this New Year’s Day Podcast, we look back on 2023 and ahead to 2024. – The year that was 2023 January February – Motorola Defy – Satellite link launched March – eTrex SE launched April – Coros watches May – GPSMAP67/ 67i June – Fenix 7 Pro launch – New Epix – Powerglass, improved power glass, new HR monitor, flashlight and updated statsSpine Challenge Race December – Solar-powered eTrex – Looking forward to 2024 – what would we like to see Solar-powered GPS units Two-Nav Spine race B...

The all-new eTrex solar and live tracking on the Motorola Defy – Satellite Link In this month’s podcast – 1. After we discussed the Garmin eTrex SE last month Garmin released the eTrex solar last month, the first solar powered GPS unit 2. Nationwide GPS courses for 2024 3. Live tracking – Motorola Defy – Satellite link – Beta resting and our thoughts 4. Al Pepper – our first ‘Ambassador’ 5. We then have Andy’s top tips 1. Garmin eTrex solar After we have had the Garmin inReach SE for a 8 ...

Garmin eTrex SE, 7 months on, GPS in the Hills and which app should you be using? The big 90, that not bad going. In this month’s podcast – 1. eTrex SE – 7 months on 2. GPS in the Hills – last course this/ last weekend – what is this course all about? 3. BaseCamp, connect, explore – which and for what scenarios – When using alongside a Garmin handheld unit? 4. We then have Andy’s top tips – Garmin eTrex SE – 7 months on The Garmin eTrerx SE was launched on the 14th March, in the same day ...

1:25k maps options and the Garmin GPSMAP67 series – 7 months on. In this months podcast – 1. Advantages of 1:25k maps – 1 week left of map deal 2. GPSMAP 67/ 67i – 7 months in – our thoughts 3. Using a headtorch with a GPS unit, as the nights draw in 4. We then have Andy’s top tips 1. Advantages of 1:25k maps – 1 week left of map deal Half-priced 1:25k map card with selected units – Offer ends 8th October – Garmin GPSMAP 67/ 67i – Garmin Montana 700/ 700i Garmin led promotion – £175.00...

Limited edition Coros Apex 2 Pro Chamonix Edition, New series on YouTube, map options and Andy’s top tips In this month’s podcast – 1. The new limited edition Coros Apex 2 Pro Chamonix Edition – GPS Watch 2. The new series on YouTube – FAQ’s 3. Map options available for an Outdoor GPS unit and the pros/ cons of each 4. We then have Andy’s top tips The new limited edition Coros Apex 2 Pro Chamonix Edition – GPS Watch It must be good as Andy’s bought himself one and even my wife likes it! – ...

Our thoughts on Motorola Defy – Satellite Link, Coros watches and Andy’s top tips In this month’s podcast – With the Motorola defy – Satellite Link being with us for a couple of months now we talk more in-depth about everybody experience with this all-new two-way satellite communicator We have an in-depth chat about the Coros range of GPS watches We then have Andy’s top tips – Motorola Defy – Satellite Link It has been with us for a couple of months now, what is it? Key features – Price ...

The Spine Challenger race – Post-event catch-up. As both Andy and I competed in it and we both have our own stories from the event we thought it best to bring in a guest presenter this month. And this is Jane, my long-suffering wife, who also has her own Spine story after spending lots of time in the area, both when I was personally out doing my recce’s of the route and also running around, dropping off, dot watching and just like Andy and myself getting very little sleep during the event itse...

The Spine Challenger race – Special mid-month podcast If you can support us – Jon – https://www.justgiving.com/team/jonspine Andy – https://www.justgiving.com/team/andyayrespinechallenger In this special ‘mid-month’ podcast we are going to look ahead to the Spine Challenger Race, which starts on Saturday 17th June. As many of you may know Andy completed 95ish miles of this event last year, he is back again to ‘finish what he started last year’, and I will be also participating in this event. ...

All new Garmin watches (Epix Pro (Gen 2) and Fenix 7 PRO), getting our hands on the Motorola Defy and Coros watches In this month’s podcast – Garmin Epix Pro (gen 2) and Fenix 7 pro launched yesterday Garmin GPSMAP 67 and eTrex SE – what have we learnt to date? Motorola Defy – Satellite link Coros watches Andy’s top tips Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) and Fenix 7 PRO – launched yesterday Epix Pro (Gen 2) is now x 3 sizes – 42 mm (same as Fenix S version) – 10 days battery life 47 mm (same as c...

The all-new Garmin GPSMAP 67, 67i and eTrex SE In this month’s podcast – We look at the all-new Garmin GPSMAP 67 and 67i We then also look at the all-new Garmin eTrex SE An update on the Motorola Defy, the ‘budget’ satellite communicator Andy’s top tips The Garmin GPSMAP 67 and 67i Replacement for 66sr and 66s has been discontinued (but we still have some stock of 66s unit). Big changes are battery life, multi-band / dual frequency now avail on inReach model, USB-C connection. 67 – upto...

The all-new Motorola Defy, a true ‘budget’ satellite communicator. In this month’s podcast The all-new Motorola Defy, a true ‘budget’ satellite communicator The multiband problems many of you have been experiencing and the fix The Outdoor Show at the Birmingham NEC, get yourself a ticket, and find GPS Training there. Andy’s top tips The all-new Motorola Defy, a true ‘budget’ satellite communicator Last week this was launched and it certainly will be a ‘disrupter’ in this ever-evolving mar...

Accuracy, iPhone SOS, updated videos and Andy’s top tips How accurate is an Outdoor GPS unit/ GPS watch and what settings can you adjust to make it better and also what other factors affect accuracy? New videos in the GPS Training online resource – what new videos have we added and a special discount code Apple iPhone 14 SOS facility, initial thoughts? Andy’s top tips How accurate is an Outdoor GPS unit/ GPS watch and what settings can you adjust to make it better and also what other factor...

It’s our New Year edition and today we have a special guest, Toby Simms. Toby this year has walked the length of Britain, from Cape Wrath the most northwesterly tip of the British mainland to Hastings, his home, in the southeast of England. A journey of over 1,200 miles.