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| 75: Sir Chris Bonington @KMF 2025 | 21 Nov 2025 | 00:13:25 | |
Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of hope, Cathy catches up with the legend that is Sir Chris Bonington to chat about his incredible year celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Everest The Hard Way, what it has meant to him and the team members and how the legacy of that 1975 expedition is positively impacting the people of Nepal. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal Buy: Everest The Hard Way - the story of the 1975 SW Face Expedition Buy: More books by Chris Bonington Buy: Mountain Guru, The Life of Doug Scott by Catherine Moorehead
Episode 73: Everest 50 - Commercial Expeditions with Di Gilbert Episode 72: Everest 50 - Fast & Light with Tom Livingston Episode 71: Everest 50 - Remote Expeditions With Mick Fowler Episode 70: Everest 50 - Gear Innovation with Mike Parsons Episode 69: Everest 50 - 1975 SW Face Expedition with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite Episode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24 Episode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Big History | |||
| 74: Kendal Mountain Festival 2025 Intro | 21 Nov 2025 | 00:07:11 | |
It's Kendal Mountain Festival time! Cathy and Wayne have been invited back for a second year and have pulled together an incredible guest list to chat about outdoor kit, clothing and the festival theme of "Hope". This intro gives a hint of the climbers, mountaineers, adventurers and runners they will be catching up with at Basecamp, The Brewery and Kendal Climbing Wall. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal Kendal Mountain Festival Podcasts 2024 | |||
| 65: Kit Lists - Lake District Sky Trails with Charlie Sproson | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:57:34 | |
Cathy and Wayne are joined by Lake District Sky Trails creator and Race Director Charlie Sproson. Listen in to learn about the evolution of Sky Running, what courses and events entail, the kit and skills required and why comfy shoes are a necessity. Charlie gives a fantastic insight into all aspects of the sport as well as drilling down into kit lists and why training is key to coping with those times when things don't always go to plan. Shoes, poles, race vests and bivvy bags - we cover them all! Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal Lake District Sky Trails If you found this interesting then don't forget to download: Episode 39: Endurance Nutrition - Will It Stay Down? We also have a number of episodes chatting about kit lists for other key running events including the Lakeland 50/100 and The Spine Race, which you can check out here | |||
| 64: Kit Lists - Cape Wrath Trail with Cathy Casey | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:31:36 | |
Wayne chats with Cathy about her wander along the UK's most remote long distance path; The Cape Wrath Trail. After a 15 year search for two friends willing to trek 220 miles through Scotlands wilderness, Cathy chats about their fantastic 12 day trip involving camps, bivvies, bothies, hostels, river crossings and a LOT of bellowing stags. Listen to tips on planning, training, logisitics, spreadsheets, blister management, cooking, packing and clothing as well as middle age, dodgy knees and falling over. And laughter. Lots of laughter. You can see some of the incredible pictures from the trip here: Blog: Cape Wrath Trail Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal If you found this interesting then don't forget to download: Episode 38: Baselayers - Tight Fit | |||
| 62: Community Action Nepal @ KMF 2024 | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:09:59 | |
Part 13 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. | |||
| 63: 10k & New 50k Ultra @ KMF 2024 | 06 Jan 2025 | 00:10:16 | |
Part 14 and the final podlet of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. | |||
| 61: Montane Ambassador Jenny Tough @ KMF 2024 | 30 Dec 2024 | 00:14:21 | |
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| 60: Deuter Athlete Tamara Lunger @ KMF 2024 | 30 Dec 2024 | 00:15:46 | |
Part 11 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. | |||
| 59: La Sportiva Athlete Billy Ridal @ KMF 2024 | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:15:29 | |
Part 10 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. Listen, learn, and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal | |||
| 58: Grangers Proofings and Aftercare @ KMF 2024 | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:13:22 | |
Part 9 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. | |||
| 57: Osprey Packs @ KMF 2024 | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:10:34 | |
Part 8 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. | |||
| 56: Terrex and Primaloft @ KMF 2024 | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:14:42 | |
Part 7 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. | |||
| 73: Everest 50 - Commercial Expeditions Kit List with Di Gilbert | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:47:02 | |
The fifth of an extra special 5 part series celebrating 50 years since Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to stand on the summit of Everest, Cathy & Wayne are joined by Scarpa sponsored athlete Di Gilbert. The first British woman to lead an expedition to the top of Mount Everest from the North side, Di has climbed all 7 Summits and worked 4 Antarctic seasons, gaining a phenomenal amount of knowledge about climbing and working in extreme, remote and challenging environments. Di gives us an insight into todays commercial expeditions chatting about essential kit and climbing from a women’s perspective. Listen in for tips on the best expedition footwear, why crampon choice is important, foot health, top snacks, packing strategies, why Scotland is the best training ground in the world and discover Di's most treasured item of expedition equipment - it may not be what you expect! Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal Scarpa Team Member: Di Gilbert Thank you to Scarpa for making this episode possible.
Episode 72: Everest 50 - Fast & Light with Tom Livingston Episode 71: Everest 50 - Remote Expeditions With Mick Fowler Episode 70: Everest 50 - Gear Innovation with Mike Parsons Episode 69: Everest 50 - 1975 SW Face Expedition with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite Episode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom Ripley Episode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24 Episode 41: How To Keep Warm With Dr Matt Fuller Episode 34: Womens Technical Clothing Fit & Function Episode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks With Jon Gupta Episode 28: Mountain Boots with Scarpa Episode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions With Andy Cave The video of this podcast is available on You Tube | |||
| 55: Berghaus Adapts @ KMF 2024 | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:13:38 | |
Part 6 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season.
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| 54: Glenmore Lodge @ KMF 2024 | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:11:07 | |
Part 5 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. | |||
| 53: Gore-Tex Brand @ KMF 2024 | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:14:09 | |
Part 4 of our Kendal Mountain festival 2024 Season. | |||
| 52: Gloves with Mountain Equipment @ KMF 2024 | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:13:32 | |
Part 3 of our Kendal Mountain festival 2024 Season. | |||
| 51: Motherhood, Mountains and Careers @ KMF 2024 | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:57:42 | |
Part 2 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 season | |||
| 50: Balance with Rab @ KMF 2024 | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:48:02 | |
Part 1 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 season | |||
| 49: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 3 | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:38:43 | |
There are big changes happening in the world of waterproofs . They're a long time coming and are great news for the environment BUT we will all need to learn how to use and maintain the new technologies. In this final part of three "waterproof special" podcasts, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Tim Francis Regional Trainer and Account Manager for Grangers International, to discuss why new waterproof fabrics will need to be washed and re-proofed more frequently than older garments and how you can do this simply and easily at home. As technical garment users, we all need to better understand why these changes are needed, how they will impact our time in the hills and why we will need to wash and re-proof our waterproof garments more regularly. There is a world of science in your waterproof jacket - we're here to help you understand it. | |||
| 48: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 2 | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:38:14 | |
There are big changes happening in the world of waterproofs . They're a long time coming and are great news for the environment BUT we will all need to learn how to use and maintain the new technologies. In this second of three special podcasts, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Laura Howe, Fabric Technologist at Mountain Equipment, to discuss how new waterproof fabrics are chosen, tested and built in to technical garment design. As technical garment users, we all need to better understand why these changes are needed, how they will impact our time in the hills and why we will need to wash and re-proof our waterproof garments more regularly. There is a world of science in your waterproof jacket - we're here to help you understand it. | |||
| 47: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 1 | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:41:08 | |
There are big changes happening in the world of waterproofs . They're a long time coming and are great news for the environment BUT we will all need to learn how to use and maintain the new technologies. In this first of three special podcasts, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Debbie Read, Head of Corporate Communications and CSR at Equip Outdoor Technologies to discuss why chemicals that have been used in waterproof garments for years are being phased out and how this will effect performance. As technical garment users, we all need to better understand why these changes are needed, how they will impact our time in the hills and why we will need to wash and re-proof our waterproof garments more regularly. There is a world of science in your waterproof jacket - we're here to help you understand it. | |||
| 46: Kit Lists - Sea Kayaking & Climbing in Greenland with Olly Sanders | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:51:37 | |
Planning an expedition to Greenland? | |||
| 72: Everest 50 - Fast & Light with Tom Livingstone | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:48:01 | |
The fourth of an extra special 5 part series celebrating 50 years since Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to stand on the summit of Everest, Cathy & Wayne are joined by Mountain Equipment sponsored athlete Tom Livingstone. Tom is known for his trad, winter and alpine climbing - the bigger and badder, the better! His Fast & Light approach sets him apart with Sir Chris Bonington describing him as: ‘one of the finest climbers in the world, always using the purest techniques.’ Listen in as Tom talks about minimalism and the self-belief that get’s him to the top and back. Tom covers a vast array of knowledge including minimalist kit vs bulk, why a piece of kit finds it's place in his sack, what attracts him to new areas, funding and why he favours a double sleeping bag. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal Thank you to Mountain Equipment for making this episode possible.
Episode 71: Everest 50 - Remote Expeditions With Mick Fowler Episode 70: Everest 50 - Gear Innovation with Mike Parsons Episode 69: Everest 50 - 1975 SW Face Expedition with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite Episode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom Ripley Episode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24 Episode 52: Gloves with Mountain Equipment @KMF24 Episode 48: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To know Part 2 Episode 41: How To Keep Warm With Dr Matt Fuller Episode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks With Jon Gupta Episode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions With Andy Cave Episode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Big History The video of this podcast is available on You Tube | |||
| 45: Artilect - A New Brand Of Outdoor Clothing | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:43:03 | |
Ever wondered what's involved in starting a new outdoor clothing brand? | |||
| 44: Helmets - Keep A Lid On It with Neil Gresham and Emma Powell Petzl | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:36:01 | |
This week Cathy and Wayne talk about head protection with Petzl sponsored athletes and climbing giants: Emma Powell and Neil Gresham. | |||
| 43: Kit Lists - The Mountain Goat Circuit | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:38:34 | |
Cathy and Wayne talk about the NEW Mountain Goat Circuit/ Cylchdaith Yr Afr Fynydd, a spectacular 50km loop in Snowdonia along the skyline from the Joe Brown's Capel Curig shop to Llanberis and back. | |||
| 42: Kit Lists - Jungle Trekking and the El Rio Foundation | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:33:12 | |
Cathy and Wayne are joined live from Colombia by Ben Davies and Felix Sullivan from the El Rio Hostel in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains. | |||
| 41: How To Keep Warm With Dr Down Matt Fuller | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:44:59 | |
Join Cathy and Wayne with Dr Matt Fuller, for a fascinating insight into down and it's amazing ability to keep us warm! | |||
| 40: Cooking In The Fells For Mental Health with Fellfoodie | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:46:45 | |
Cathy and Wayne are joined by outdoor cook and all round smashing bloke Harrison Ward to talk about getting out in the fells to cook. | |||
| 39: Endurance Sport Nutrition - Will It Stay Down? with Beau Smith Voom | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:34:20 | |
Cathy and Wayne are joined by Voom Brand Manager and Team GB Triathalete Beau Smith to seriously geek out on nutrition for endurance sports. | |||
| 38: Baselayers - Tight Fit with Stu Smith | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:40:04 | |
Cathy and Wayne are joined once again by the brilliant Stuart Smith to discuss undergarments. | |||
| 37: Ropes - All Tied Up with Alex Smurthwaite Edelrid | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:36:52 | |
Are you baffled by the number of different ropes available? Cathy and Wayne talk with Edelrid UK Representative Alex Smurthwaite and discover how not all ropes are equal...... | |||
| 36: Kit Lists - Trekking In Nepal with Community Action Nepal | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:36:37 | |
If trekking in Nepal is on your bucket list then join Cathy and Wayne as they chat with Denise Prior at Community Action Treks. She has 20 years experience and along with Nicola Terry from parent charity Community Action Nepal, explains not just the importance of packing the right kit but also how to travel and trek while having a positive impact on the country you are travelling in. | |||
| 71: Everest 50 - Remote Expeditions with Mick Fowler | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:41:04 | |
The third of an extra special 5 part series celebrating 50 years since Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to stand on the summit of Everest, Cathy & Wayne are joined by special guest Mick Fowler. Voted the Mountaineer’s Mountaineer by a poll of his peers in 1989, Mick is a three times Piolet D’or winner who is the master of small, extreme expeditions. From tales of climbing in flares and crampons to brushes with the law, be prepared for your jaw to drop as he describes using clothing (most of the time) and equipment at the cutting edge of technical climbing for the last 50 years. Among stories of horrendous bivouacks and nail biting climbs Mick also shares his top tips for contact lens users and how to manage Reynauds Syndrome. A self proclaimed Pioneering Pensioner, he describes working with his long term sponsor Berghaus to create bespoke clothing for the additional needs of his body post cancer surgery. Don't miss this fascinating episode with one of the countries favourite (retired) tax inspectors. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal Buy: On Thin Ice by Mick Fowler Buy: No Easy Way by Mick Fowler Thank you to Berghaus for making this episode possible.
Episode 70: Everest 50 with Mike Parsons Episode 69: Everest 50 with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite Episode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom Ripley Episode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24 Episode 55: Berghaus Adapts @KMF24 Episode 31: Adaptive Outdoor Kit with Paul Pritchard Episode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks With Jon Gupta Episode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions With Andy Cave Episode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Big History The video of this podcast is available on You Tube | |||
| 35: Wayne Singleton - Swimming The Cumbrian Coastline | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:48:06 | |
In September 2023 Outdoor Gear Chat Co-Host Wayne Singleton stepped into the water at Bowness-on-Solway on the North Cumbria coast to "celebrate" an upcoming birthday. Some say he'd taken a wrong turn as originally, he'd started out planning to swim the English Channel. When he couldn't find a pilot he decided on a different type of swim challenge, one no-one had ever tried before - to swim the entire coastline of his home County of Cumbria. | |||
| 34: Women's Technical Clothing Fit and Function with Suzanna Cruikshank | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:41:06 | |
Cathy & Wayne are joined by Author, Walking Leader and Outdoor Swimming Instructor Suzanna Cruikshank to talk about women's technical clothing for sizes beyond the norm. | |||
| 33: Trail Running Shoes - Nice Lugs! with Chris Worton | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:32:39 | |
In this episode Cathy and Wayne are joined by The Climbers Shop Manager and Spine Race veteran Chris Worton to talk about the wonderful world of trail shoes. | |||
| 32: Spares and Repairs - A Stitch In Time with Snowdonia Gear Repairs | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:42:39 | |
Cathy and Wayne are joined by engineer, sewer and outdoor equipment and clothing repair specialist; Rosanna Watson from Snowdonia Gear Repairs to delve into how to make your gear last longer. | |||
| 31: Adaptive Outdoor Kit with Paul Pritchard | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:42:50 | |
Ever wondered how to zip up a jacket when you only have the use of one hand? Or how to get in and out of a tent when half your body is paralysed? | |||
| 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks with Jon Gupta | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:41:09 | |
Cathy & Wayne are joined by Rab athlete Jon Gupta who has a wealth of experience climbing and guiding the worlds highest peaks - so many, in fact, just listening to the intro is exhausting! | |||
| 29: Hats - The Importance Of Head Protection | 18 Jan 2023 | 00:36:52 | |
Cathy and Wayne are back to talk about the humble hat and the many headwear items designed to protect your head from the cold, the heat, the sun and vicious biting mcbeasties. | |||
| 28: Mountain Boots - Good 'n' Stiff with Glyn Padgett Scarpa | 27 Oct 2022 | 00:35:28 | |
Cathy and Wayne are joined by Scarpa UK Core Sales Director Glyn Padgett to discuss what sets mountain boots apart from regular walking boots. Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal | |||
| 27: Water Purifiers - That's Quite A Thirst with Dr Will Duffin | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:37:47 | |
Cathy and Wayne are joined once again by World Extreme Medicine Joint Medical Director Dr Will Duffin as they tackle the murky world of water purification and how to keep healthy in the wilderness. | |||
| 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions with Andy Cave | 19 Oct 2022 | 00:40:42 | |
Climber, Alpinist, Himalayan Mountaineer, International Mountain Guide, and Award Winning Author Andy Cave joins Cathy and Wayne to talk about life before Gore-Tex, ye olde plastic boots, fibre glass ice axes, layering, sweat management, why feathers are fab, glove choices, harness culture (yes, it is a thing!), why paying extra for a dry treated rope is well worth it and just when is it okay to use modern ultralight running kit in the mountains. | |||
| 70: Everest 50 - Gear Innovation with Mike Parsons | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:45:51 | |
The second of an extra special 5 part series celebrating 50 years since Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to stand on the summit of Everest, Cathy & Wayne are joined by Mike Parsons, the original owner of Karrimor and OMM. Running the family business Karrimor, Mike was one of the key equipment sponsors for the groundbreaking Everest 1975 expedition and describes how working with the team to create bespoke equipment shaped the products demanded by customers as participation in outdoor activities rocketed. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal
Episode 69: Everest 50 with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite Episode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom Ripley Episode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24 Episode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks With Jon Gupta Episode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions With Andy Cave Episode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Big History Episode 10: Rucsacks - What's in Your Sack? The video of this podcast is available on You Tube | |||
| 25: Kit Lists - Snowdon, Scafell Pike & Ben Nevis | 17 Oct 2022 | 00:39:22 | |
Cathy and Wayne delve into what to pack when tackling the three peaks at any time of year. | |||
| 24: Kit Lists - Polar Travel with Catrin Thomas | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:38:33 | |
Cathy and Wayne are joined by British Antarctic Field Operative Catrin Thomas who gives a fascinating insight into managing clothing systems in the harsh polar environment. | |||
| 23: Kit Lists - Everest Basecamp Trek with Paul Poole | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:39:27 | |
Cathy and Wayne are joined by Everest Basecamp Trek Leader Paul Poole to chat about what conditions to expect and what kit to pack to enjoy this iconic trek. | |||
| 22: Sunglasses & Goggles - Eye Eye! with Barnabé Grison Julbo | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:36:48 | |
Be prepared for a world of eye protection knowledge as Cathy and Wayne are joined by Barnabé Grison, International Area Manager for French outdoor eyewear specialists Julbo. | |||