“Mountaineering, climbing - whatever name you want to give it - is probably the most honest thing there is”Sometimes… there’s room for one more episode. Even though Mountain Air is currently on a summer break between the end of series 3 and the eventual arrival of series 4, a timely interview opportunity came along that proved impossible to turn down.The recently released book “Walking Out of the Dark: How I Learned to Love Life Again” comes from first-time author Kelvyn James. A searingly honest piece of writing, it recounts profound tragedies and long-endured traumas but ultimately describes “a life-affirming journey through mountains, memory and meaning”.In this conversation, Kelvyn describes the origin of the book, and discusses why healing, mental health and the outdoors are so profoundly connected.* Learn more about Kelvyn here: https://mountainservices.co.uk/If you’d like to buy a copy of the book - profits from which go directly to the charity Wellness Walks - you can do so via the Wellness Walks website or on Amazon via the links below.* https://wellnesswalks.org.uk/product/walking-out-of-the-dark-signed-hardback/* https://www.amazon.co.uk/Walking-out-Dark-learned-again/dp/1068519436Listen, enjoy, tell your friends.[episode recorded on 16/06/25]