In this final episode of Season 1, April and Laura take their boots off and reflect on everything the year has held — the grit, the growth, the quiet wins, and the moments that changed us.

We talk through the journey of Strap Yer Boots, celebrate April’s achievements on the hills and her incredible Ironman accomplishment, and relive one of the most unforgettable moments of the year: Laura’s engagement on Table Mountain.

Most of all, this episode is about gratitude. Thank you to every guest who shared their stories so openly, and to everyone who listened, supported, encouraged, and believed in us along the way. This community means everything to us.

Don't forget to strap yer boots.. we don't want you to fall over..

Catch ya next time.

A&L

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Today’s guest is a mountaineer driven by life above sea level. From Mont Blanc and Island Peak to 4,000-metre Alpine giants like Gran Paradiso, Castor, Pollux, and the Breithorn, his journey spans the Alps to the Himalayas. A defining 2024 expedition on Ama Dablam shaped a mindset of resilience, proving that progress isn’t just about summits—it’s about showing up and pushing on. From Errigal and Carrauntoohil to the wild cliffs of Croaghaun, his love for the mountains starts at home and reaches the world’s highest places.

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Born in a small village in Annascaul, Co. Kerry, Tom Crean never sought fame — yet he became one of the greatest explorers Ireland has ever produced.

In this episode of Strap Yer Boots, we tell the full story of a man whose courage was tested at the coldest edges of the world. From leaving home as a teenager to joining the Royal Navy, to surviving some of the most dangerous Antarctic expeditions in history alongside Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott, Tom Crean endured unimaginable cold, hunger, and hardship — and never once turned back.

He marched across endless ice fields, survived shipwrecks, and completed one of the greatest solo rescue walks ever recorded, saving lives when hope was gone. And when it was all over, he returned quietly to Ireland, never telling his story unless asked.

This is an episode about resilience, loyalty, and quiet heroism.
About what it means to keep going when everything is stacked against you.
And about an Irish man who proved that extraordinary strength doesn’t need applause.

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