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| 94: Iconic Climbs - Cenotaph Corner E1 5c | 23 juin 2026 | 00:43:37 | |
Our special guest on this episode is artist and climber Phil Gibson who celebrated 50 years since his first ascent of this iconic climb by creating a unique 90 degree artwork. Phil has added over 250 crag drawings to over 20 guidebooks since the early 70's, wrote a thesis on the evolution of climbing gear and chats about the gear he used on his first ascent vs his later ascent in the 90's. This immersive podcast melds the many layers that make up an artwork, the experience of a climb and the unique memories we make in our wonderful sport. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal Win! "The Corner" by Phil Gibson Blog - Cenotaph Corner 70 Years To learn more about this weeks topic click through to: You may also enjoy listening to: Episode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga Epsiode 37: Ropes with Edelrid Episode 20: Carabiners with DMM's Chris Rowlands Episode 13: Joe Brown & The Climbers Shop Big History Episode 7: Trad Climbing with BMG Libby Peter | |||
| 93: Elite Ultra Running with Stephanie Case | 10 juin 2026 | 00:45:48 | |
Cathy and Wayne are joined by another stellar guest just bursting with stories, energy and a job lot of grit! You may have come across Stephanie Case when global headlines showed an image of her breast feeding her 6 month old daughter during an ultra-marathon. We chat about race tech, training data, documentaries, THAT photo and why placing third at the 2021 Tor des Glaciers was such an emotional experience. If you are needing inspiration to get out and run an ultra - this is for you! Happy 90th birthday Suunto and thank you for making this podcast possible. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to: Free to Run Watch Free to Run Film More about Stephanie Case Previous Episodes you might like: Episode 68: Time For Tech with Suunto Episode 77: Sarah Perry @KMF 2025 | |||
| 92: 60 Years of Innovation with Berghaus | 01 juin 2026 | 00:38:36 | |
To celebrate the 60th Anniversaries of both Berghaus and the Joe Brown shops, Cathy chats with Head of Product Innovation Rosie O'Sullivan. Rosie gives a first hand insight into the passion and creativity that goes into every product way before production and a very long time before it arrives in the shops. From engineers to problem solving to sitting down with their test team and broader outdoor community, Berghaus remains at the forefront of innovation across it's vast range of clothing and products designed for all. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Get involved with the Berghaus Test Team Episode 76: Berghaus Adapts @ KMF 2025 Episode 75: Sir Chris Bonington @ KMF 2025 Episode 71: Everest 50 with Mick Fowler Episode 69: Everest 50 with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul Braithwaite Episode 55: Berghaus Adapts @KMF 2024 | |||
| 91: Unleashed! Adventure Kit For Dogs | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:40:18 | |
Joined by an audience of one snoozing Springer Spaniel, Cathy & Wayne chat about adventure kit for dogs with Fell Dog founder Carolyn Harker. From stink proof collars to personal lead preference, waterproof jackets to silent harness clips we delve into a vast array of topics so you can make the best choices for your adventure dog to enjoy the hills. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal | |||
| 90: Stick It To 'Em - Poles for Walking, Trekking and Running | 15 avr. 2026 | 00:33:39 | |
Ever wondered if walking poles are worth the investment? Why trekking poles are handy for more than just physical support? Or if running poles can make much of a difference to your race time? Join Cathy and Wayne as they dive into the construction, adjustability, grip type and length of poles including top tips of how to fit and use them for the best performance. This podcast covers the physical and mental benefits of using poles and how to decide which style may be the best for you. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal | |||
| 89: Get Your Head Down - Sleeping Mats | 08 avr. 2026 | 00:27:59 | |
Get all the knowledge you need for a great nights sleep out under the stars as Cathy & Wayne chat about the ins and outs of sleeping mats. Learn about different types of mat, insulation ratings, why shape is important, why thicker isn't always warmer and discover why a "schnozzel" is a very important piece of kit. Packed full of fun facts and plenty of fun and laughter, this podcast will have you sleeping like a baby. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal | |||
| 88: JB Big Tick with Emma Twyford | 01 avr. 2026 | 00:45:24 | |
Cathy chats about the Joe Brown 60th Anniversary Big Tick Summer Climbing Challenge with one of the UK's hardest climbers - Emma Twyford. The first woman in the UK to climb E10 and Sport 9a, she boulders 7c+ and loves getting out on the crags of her adopted home of North Wales. Emma shares her favourite routes on the list, talks kit, long term climbing partnerships and shares her thoughts on climbing psychology. Part route list and part kit list this chat wanders down memory lane and explores much more than just holds and belays. Thank you to Scarpa for making this podcasts possible. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal Get involved with the Joe Brown Big Tick Episode 44: Helmets with Gemma Powell & Neil Gresham Episode 37: Ropes with Edlerid Episode 20: Carabiners with DMM Episode 7: Trad Climbing Gear with BMG Libby Peter | |||
| 87: Kendal Mountain Festival 2025 Roundup | 04 févr. 2026 | 00:11:00 | |
After an incredible Kendal Mountain Festival 2025 Cathy and Wayne chat through the incredible range of guests on another fantastic Kendal podcast season. Kendal Mountain Festival delivered yet again on a packed programme spread over four days - with more than 200 live ticketed sessions including 300+ speakers on stage, 150+ films, 10+ parties, and 60+ activities attracting more than 25,000 visitors. The festival kicks off a year of tours around the UK so you too can get involved in the incredible stories of people venturing into our stunning planet. You can link to the Kendal Mountain Player anytime to watch a wealth of collated films and talks from winners across the years. | |||
| 86: Alex Staniforth @KMF 2025 | 04 févr. 2026 | 00:16:20 | |
Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of "Hope", Wayne and Cathy chat with "Adversity Adventurer" Alex Staniforth. Record-breaking adventurer, inspirational speaker, author and coach, Alex has already overcome more than many will in a lifetime. Before the age of 19, he survived the two most significant disasters in Mount Everest history in two consecutive years, whilst his biggest mountains have been even closer to home: epilepsy, bullying, mental ill health and a lifelong stammer. Founder of one of Kendal Charity partners: Mind Over Mountains, Alex chats about his most recent challenge the first and fastest person to climb all 446 mountains in England & Wales by human power in just 45 days. Listen to the kit he used, the logistics he overcame and how the charity works to restore mental well-being through nature. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to:
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| 85: Sally Orange @KMF2025 | 28 janv. 2026 | 00:24:20 | |
Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of "Hope", Cathy and Wayne chat with endurance runner and adventure athlete Sally Orange MBE. Listen to learn why Sally holds the Guinness World Record for the first (and possibly only) person to run a marathon on every continent dressed as a piece of fruit, how she had to re-think her clothing while running the Everest Marathon with a cancer diagnosis and why running to her chemotherapy appointments was so important. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal
Episode 71: Everest 50 - Mick Fowler Episode 31: Adaptive Outdoor Kit with Paul Pritchard | |||
| 84: Professor Rachel Carr and Sonam Rinzin @KMF2025 | 21 janv. 2026 | 00:22:58 | |
Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of "Hope", Cathy and Wayne chat with Professor Rachel Carr and Sonam Rinzin about their vital fieldwork helping protect people in the Bhutan Himalaya. Rachel and Sonam specialize in the threat of Glacial Lake Collapse, an increasing issue due to climate change and spend weeks in remote, glacial regions on fieldwork. Listen to their descriptions of how they use their kit in the unique environments they work in and the broader positive impact of the work they do. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal
Episode 60: Deuter Athlete Tamara Lunger @KMF 2024 Episode 46: Kit Lists - New Routes in Greenland Episode 41: How To Keep Warm With Dr Down | |||
| 83: Nigel Vardy @KMF2025 | 14 janv. 2026 | 00:14:23 | |
Recorded live at Kendal Mountain Festival 2025, Cathy and Wayne catch up with global mountaineer and adventurer Nigel Vardy aka "Mr Frostbite" to chat about life after his fateful ascent of Mt McKinley/Denali in 1999. While surviving -60 degree temperatures, Nigel lost his nose, toes and fingers aged just 30. His film "Frostbitten" tells the story of what was the highest and most daring helicopter rescue ever accomplished, his recovery and subsequent return to the mountain and his incredible team of rescuers 25 years later. Warning: Dark humour from the outset! Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal
Episode 76: Ed Jackson & Alice Sainsbury@KMF 2025 Episode 55: Berghaus Adapts @KMF 2024 Episode 41: How To Keep Warm with Dr Down Episode 31: Adaptive Outdoor Equipment with Paul Pritchard | |||
| 82: Robbie Phillips @KMF 2025 | 07 janv. 2026 | 00:16:49 | |
Ever wondered how one of the hardest climbers in the UK chooses his rock boots? Recorded live at Kendal Mountain Festival, Cathy & Wayne catch up with Scarpa Athlete, professional climber, coach, You Tuber and Speaker Robbie Phillips delving into key rock boot fitting tips for all types of climbing. Through his career, Robbie has moved from comp climbing for Team GB through all disciplines including bouldering, sport climbing, trad climbing, winter climbing, and big walling. His lust for adventure and travel has taken him across the globe where he has climbed pretty much every type of rock type in every style. If you want rock boot advice from the modern master then this episode is for you! Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal
Episode 66: Kit Lists for Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom Ripley Episode 44: Helmets with Neil Gresham and Emma Powell Episode 37: Ropes with Edelrid Episode 28: Mountain Boots with Scarpa Episode 20: Carabiners with Chris Rowlands, DMM Episode 9: Rock boots - Trust The Rubber Episode 7: Choosing a Trad Climbing Rack with BMG Libby Peter | |||
| 81: Caitlin Connor @KMF 2025 | 31 déc. 2025 | 00:15:35 | |
Recorded live at Kendal Mountain Festival, Cathy and Wayne chat with Scottish Climber, Mountaineer and Dry Tooler Caitlin Connor. Sponsored by Rab, Caitlin describes the gear and training she uses in this niche sport to compete on the World stage. Starting out as an indoor competition climber Caitlin transitioned into the outdoor arena enjoying both summer trad climbing and winter mountaineering. Now, she's a member of the GB climbing team and has her eye firmly set on the 2030 Winter Olympics. If you want to learn what's involved in getting there - listen in and brace yourself! Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal
Episode 50: Balance with Rab @ KMF 2024 Episode 44: Helmets with Neil Gresham and Emma Powell Episode 28: Mountain Boots with Scarpa Episode 15: Ice Axes with BMG Adrian Nelhams | |||
| 80: Jesse Dufton @KMF2025 | 24 déc. 2025 | 00:13:31 | |
Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of "Hope", Cathy and Wayne chat with Climber Jesse Dufton who offers a fascinating insight into rock climbing without sight. The first blind person to climb the Old Man of Hoy, Montane sponsored athlete Jesse describes how his wife describes the rock in front of him which he then interprets with his fingers to place gear and build belays. Listen to how their unique relationship has lead to new routes and climbing all over the world. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal
Episode 44: Helmets with Neil Gresham and Emma Powell Episode 37: Ropes with Alex Smurthwaite, Edelrid Episode 31: Adaptive Outdoor Kit with Paul Pritchard Episode 20: Carabiners with Chris Rowlands, DMM Episode 9: Rock boots - Trust The Rubber Episode 7: Trad Climbing Gear with BMG Libby Peter | |||
| 79: Hannah Mitchell & Sam Jagger @KMF 2025 | 17 déc. 2025 | 00:13:11 | |
Going through a rough time? Find a mate and take yourselves off to climb a 4000m peak in Tajikistan! That's exactly what Hannah Mitchell and Sam Jagger did earlier this year and they tell Cathy & Wayne all about it in this laughter packed episode. Recorded live at Kendal Mountain Festival as part of this years theme of "Hope", Hannah and Sam chat about their un-supported trek into the remote Fann mountains before tackling their mountain and share how their rucksacks went with them every step of the way through joy, tears and friendship. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal
Episode 71: Remote expeditions with Mick Fowler Episode 60: Deuter Athlete Tamara Lunger | |||
| 78: Plas Y Brenin @KMF 2025 | 10 déc. 2025 | 00:16:04 | |
Recorded live at Kendal Mountain Festival 2025, Cathy and Wayne chat with Climber and Mountaineer Dave Evans about gearing up for Scottish winter mountaineering adventures. Head of Climbing and Mountaineering at Plas Y Brenin, the National Outdoor Centre; Dave knows a thing or two about how to prepare for vertical fun in some of the worlds foulest weather and talks through how the National Centre's long term relationship with one of the countries most established outdoor manufacturer's; Mountain Equipment, creates clothing and equipment offering consistent protection in all conditions. If you are hoping to gear up your adventures and head out in the Scottish Winter hills this is for you! Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal
Episode 52: Gloves with Mountain Equipment @KMF 2024 Episode 50: Everest Fast & Light with Tom Livingstone Episode 48: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 2 Episode 41: How To Keep Warm with Dr Down Matt Fuller | |||
| 77: Sarah Perry @KMF 2025 | 03 déc. 2025 | 00:13:30 | |
Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of "Hope", Cathy and Wayne chat with new Women's World Record holder Sarah Perry about her incredible run at the Backyard Ultra in Tenessee. Listen to the worlds toughest Maths teacher describe how she kept running every hour, on the hour for 4 days non-stop and how she uses her Suunto Vertical 2 to help her compete, train and rest. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal More about Sarah's world record breaking run
Episode 68: Time For Tech with Suunto Episode 33: Nice Lugs - Trail Running shoes with Chris Worton | |||
| 76: Ed Jackson & Alice Sainsbury @KMF 2025 | 26 nov. 2025 | 00:10:36 | |
Cathy and Wayne catch up with Berghaus Athlete Ed Jackson to chat about his success as the first disabled person to complete a first ascent of a Himalayan mountain. Ed is joined by Alice Sainsbury to share their experience of the Berghaus Adapts program creating bespoke clothing to help everyone of all abilities access the outdoors and how the charity Millimeters 2 Mountains, which Ed runs with his wife Lois, is using the power of community to help individuals re-define their limitations. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Millimeters 2 Mountains
Episode 71: Everest 50 - Remote Expeditions With Mick Fowler Episode 55: Berghaus Adapts @KMF 2024 Episode 31: Adaptive Outdoor Kit with Paul Pritchard You can listen to Ed's podcast series here: | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 73: Everest 50 - Commercial Expeditions Kit List with Di Gilbert | 27 août 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 | |||
| 72: Everest 50 - Fast & Light with Tom Livingstone | 20 août 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 | |||
| 71: Everest 50 - Remote Expeditions with Mick Fowler | 13 août 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 | |||
| 70: Everest 50 - Gear Innovation with Mike Parsons | 06 août 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 | |||
| 69: Everest 50 - 1975 Expedition with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite | 30 juil. 2025 | 00:48:19 | |
The first of an extra special 5 part series, Cathy & Wayne are joined by two members of the 1975 Everest South West Face expedition which saw Doug Scott and Dougal Haston endure the highest bivvy ever survived to become the first two Britons to stand on the summit of the worlds highest mountain. Expedition leader, Sir Chris Bonington and key member of the climbing team Paul ‘Tut’ Braithwaite describe the responsibility, sense of adventure, logistics, equipment, camaraderie and conditions they encountered climbing the worlds highest mountain via a new route. This is a unique and captivating insight into an audacious and record breaking ascent told by the people who were there. 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 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 Doctor Down 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 | |||
| 68: Sports Watches - Time For Tech with Suunto | 23 mai 2025 | 00:53:26 | |
Venture into the world of sports watches and wearable tech with Cathy and Wayne as they chat with Suunto UK Marketing Manager Dan Southam. Wayne is a tech geek, Cathy is most definitely not so this is an ideal listen for anyone who already embraces their wrist computer to anyone thinking about using a back up to their trusted map and compass. Find out how easy they are to use, which training apps are available to pair with, what a "mermaid" function is, the many ways you can style your watch for every social occasion and much, much more! Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal
Episode 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom Ripley Episode 64: Kit Lists - Cape Wrath Trail with Cathy Casey Episode 46: Kit Lists - Sea Kayaking and Climbing in Greenland with Olly Sanders Episode 39: Sports Nutrition - Will It Stay Down? with Voom Episode 35: Swimming The Cumbrian Coastline with Wayne Singleton | |||
| 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 | 07 mai 2025 | 00:53:52 | |
In this special anniversary podcast Cathy and Wayne celebrate 70 years since Joe Brown and George Band stood just below the summit of the world's third highest peak, making them the highest climbing Britons until Doug Scott and Dougal Haston summited Everest in 1975. Joined by climber, author and film maker John Porter, this is a fascinating insight into an incredible expedition that cemented friendships, promoted respect for the local people and their beliefs, challenged class distinctions of the time, applied technical rock climbing skills above 8000m and saw four members attain the summit ridge. Not bad for what was supposed to be a reconnaissance expedition! Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal
36. Kit Lists - Trekking In Nepal 30. Kit Lists - Climbing an 8000m Peak with Jon Gupta 26. Kit Lists - Expeditions with Andy Cave | |||
| 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom Ripley | 30 avr. 2025 | 00:45:02 | |
Cathy is joined by British Mountain Guide Tom Ripley to chat about the kit you need for self sufficient Alpine Climbing. In addition to what to carry in your pack Tom gives some great tips on classic routes, how to use alpine huts on a budget, top snacks for scary routes and describes what happened when he once managed to forget his harness. If you have ever wondered what IFMGA stands for, what's involved in becoming a Guide or what's a Guide's favourite snack on hard routes then this is the podcast for you! Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal 7. Trad Climbing Gear - Nice Rack! with BMG Libby Peter 15. Ice Axes - Take Your Pick with BMG Adrian Nelhams 22. Sunglasses - Eye Eye! with Julbo 28. Mountain Boots - Good 'n' Stiff with Scarpa 37. Ropes - All Tied Up with Edelrid 41. How To Keep Warm with Dr Down | |||
| 65: Kit Lists - Lake District Sky Trails with Charlie Sproson | 23 avr. 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 avr. 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 | |||
| 63: 10k & New 50k Ultra @ KMF 2024 | 06 janv. 2025 | 00:10:16 | |
Part 14 and the final podlet of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. | |||
| 62: Community Action Nepal @ KMF 2024 | 06 janv. 2025 | 00:09:59 | |
Part 13 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. | |||
| 60: Deuter Athlete Tamara Lunger @ KMF 2024 | 30 déc. 2024 | 00:15:46 | |
Part 11 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. | |||
| 61: Montane Ambassador Jenny Tough @ KMF 2024 | 30 déc. 2024 | 00:14:21 | |
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| 59: La Sportiva Athlete Billy Ridal @ KMF 2024 | 23 déc. 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 déc. 2024 | 00:13:22 | |
Part 9 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. | |||
| 57: Osprey Packs @ KMF 2024 | 16 déc. 2024 | 00:10:34 | |
Part 8 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. | |||
| 56: Terrex and Primaloft @ KMF 2024 | 16 déc. 2024 | 00:14:42 | |
Part 7 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. | |||
| 55: Berghaus Adapts @ KMF 2024 | 09 déc. 2024 | 00:13:38 | |
Part 6 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season.
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| 54: Glenmore Lodge @ KMF 2024 | 09 déc. 2024 | 00:11:07 | |
Part 5 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season. | |||
| 52: Gloves with Mountain Equipment @ KMF 2024 | 03 déc. 2024 | 00:13:32 | |
Part 3 of our Kendal Mountain festival 2024 Season. | |||
| 53: Gore-Tex Brand @ KMF 2024 | 03 déc. 2024 | 00:14:09 | |
Part 4 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 sept. 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 sept. 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 sept. 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 avr. 2024 | 00:51:37 | |
Planning an expedition to Greenland? | |||
| 45: Artilect - A New Brand Of Outdoor Clothing | 27 mars 2024 | 00:43:03 | |
Ever wondered what's involved in starting a new outdoor clothing brand? | |||