75: Sir Chris Bonington @KMF 2025

Get in touch!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 NepalThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyJoe Brown Outdoor AcademyKendal Mountain Festival Podcasts 2024

Get in touch!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 NepalThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyJoe Brown Outdoor AcademyBuy: Everest The Hard Way - the story of the 1975 SW Face ExpeditionBuy: More books by Chris BoningtonBuy: Mountain Guru, The Life of Doug Scott by Catherine MooreheadIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:Episode 73: Everest 50 - Commercial Expeditions with Di GilbertEpisode 72: Everest 50 - Fast & Light with Tom LivingstonEpisode 71: Everest 50 - Remote Expeditions With Mick FowlerEpisode 70: Everest 50 - Gear Innovation with Mike ParsonsEpisode 69: Everest 50 - 1975 SW Face Expedition with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' BraithwaiteEpisode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24Episode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Big History

Get in touch!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 NepalThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyJoe Brown Outdoor AcademyScarpa Team Member: Di GilbertDi Gilbert, websiteThank you to Scarpa for making this episode possible.If you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:Episode 72: Everest 50 - Fast & Light with Tom LivingstonEpisode 71: Everest 50 - Remote Expeditions With Mick FowlerEpisode 70: Everest 50 - Gear Innovation with Mike ParsonsEpisode 69: Everest 50 - 1975 SW Face Expedition with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' BraithwaiteEpisode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom RipleyEpisode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24Episode 41: How To Keep Warm With Dr Matt FullerEpisode 34: Womens Technical Clothing Fit & FunctionEpisode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks With Jon GuptaEpisode 28: Mountain Boots with ScarpaEpisode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions With

Get in touch!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 NepalThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyJoe Brown Outdoor AcademyThank you to Mountain Equipment for making this episode possible.If you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:Episode 71: Everest 50 - Remote Expeditions With Mick FowlerEpisode 70: Everest 50 - Gear Innovation with Mike ParsonsEpisode 69: Everest 50 - 1975 SW Face Expedition with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' BraithwaiteEpisode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom RipleyEpisode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24Episode 52: Gloves with Mountain Equipment @KMF24Episode 48: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To know Part 2Episode 41: How To Keep Warm With Dr Matt FullerEpisode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks With Jon GuptaEpisode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions With Andy CaveEpisode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Big HistoryThe video of this podcast is available on You Tube

Get in touch!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 NepalThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyJoe Brown Outdoor AcademyBuy: On Thin Ice by Mick FowlerBuy: No Easy Way by Mick FowlerThank you to Berghaus for making this episode possible.If you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:Episode 70: Everest 50 with Mike ParsonsEpisode 69: Everest 50 with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' BraithwaiteEpisode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom RipleyEpisode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24Episode 55: Berghaus Adapts @KMF24Episode 31: Adaptive Outdoor Kit with Paul PritchardEpisode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks With Jon GuptaEpisode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions With Andy CaveEpisode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Big HistoryThe video of this podcast is available on You Tube

Get in touch!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 NepalThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyJoe Brown Outdoor AcademyIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:Episode 69: Everest 50 with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' BraithwaiteEpisode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom RipleyEpisode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24Episode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks With Jon GuptaEpisode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions With Andy CaveEpisode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Big HistoryEpisode 10: Rucsacks - What's in Your Sack?The video of this podcast is available on You Tube

Get in touch!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 NepalThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyJoe Brown Outdoor AcademyBuy: Everest The Hard Way - the story of the 1975 SW Face ExpeditionBuy: More books by Chris BoningtonBuy: Mountain Guru, The Life of Doug Scott by Catherine MooreheadIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:Episode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom RipleyEpisode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24Episode 41: How To Keep Warm With Doctor Down Matt FullerEpisode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks With Jon GuptaEpisode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions With Andy CaveEpisode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Big HistoryThe video of this podcast is available on You Tube

Get in touch!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 NepalThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyJoe Brown Outdoor AcademyIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:Episode 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom RipleyEpisode 64: Kit Lists - Cape Wrath Trail with Cathy CaseyEpisode 46: Kit Lists - Sea Kayaking and Climbing in Greenland with Olly SandersEpisode 39: Sports Nutrition - Will It Stay Down? with VoomEpisode 35: Swimming The Cumbrian Coastline with Wayne SingletonEpisode 14: James Gibson First Winter Wainwright Round

Get in touch!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 NepalThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyThe Alpine ClubThe Mount Everest FoundationKangchenjunga 70If you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:36. Kit Lists - Trekking In Nepal30. Kit Lists - Climbing an 8000m Peak with Jon Gupta26. Kit Lists - Expeditions with Andy Cave23. Kit Lists - Everest Basecamp Trek with Paul Poole22. Sunglasses - Eye Eye! with Barnabe Grison, Julbo

Get in touch!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 NepalThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyBritish Mountain GuidesIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:2. Layering - The Art Of Moisture Management7. Trad Climbing Gear - Nice Rack! with BMG Libby Peter15. Ice Axes - Take Your Pick with BMG Adrian Nelhams22. Sunglasses - Eye Eye! with Julbo28. Mountain Boots - Good 'n' Stiff with Scarpa37. Ropes - All Tied Up with Edelrid41. How To Keep Warm with Dr Down