82: Robbie Phillips @KMF 2025

Get in touch!Ever wondered how one of the hardest climbers in the UK chooses his rock boots?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 NepalThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyJoe Brown Outdoor AcademyMore about Robbie PhillipsIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:Episode 66: Kit Lists for Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom RipleyEpisode 44: Helmets with Neil Gresham and Emma PowellEpisode 37: Ropes with EdelridEpisode 28: Mountain Boots with ScarpaEpisode 20: Carabiners with Chris Rowlands, DMMEpisode 9: Rock boots - Trust The RubberEpisode 7: Choosing a Trad Climbing Rack with BMG Libby Peter

Get in touch!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 NepalThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyJoe Brown Outdoor AcademyMore about Caitlin ConnorIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:Episode 50: Balance with Rab @ KMF 2024Episode 44: Helmets with Neil Gresham and Emma PowellEpisode 28: Mountain Boots with ScarpaEpisode 15: Ice Axes with BMG Adrian Nelhams

Get in touch!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 NepalThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyJoe Brown Outdoor AcademyMore about Jesse DuftonIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:Episode 44: Helmets with Neil Gresham and Emma PowellEpisode 37: Ropes with Alex Smurthwaite, EdelridEpisode 31: Adaptive Outdoor Kit with Paul PritchardEpisode 20: Carabiners with Chris Rowlands, DMMEpisode 9: Rock boots - Trust The RubberEpisode 7: Trad Climbing Gear with BMG Libby Peter

Get in touch!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.Supported by Deuter, Hannah and Sam trekked un-supported 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 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 71: Remote expeditions with Mick FowlerEpisode 60: Deuter Athlete Tamara LungerEpisode 26: Kit Lists for Expeditions with Andy CaveEpisode 10: Rucksacks - What's in Your Pack?

Get in touch!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. 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 AcademyPlas Y Brenin - Book A CourseIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:Episode 52: Gloves with Mountain Equipment @KMF 2024Episode 50: Everest Fast & Light with Tom LivingstoneEpisode 48: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 2Episode 41: How To Keep Warm with Dr Down Matt Fuller

Get in touch!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 NepalThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyJoe Brown Outdoor AcademyMore about Sarah's world record breaking runIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:Episode 68: Time For Tech with SuuntoEpisode 33: Nice Lugs - Trail Running shoes with Chris Worton

Get in touch!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 MountainsThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyJoe Brown Outdoor AcademyEd JacksonIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:Episode 71: Everest 50 - Remote Expeditions With Mick FowlerEpisode 55: Berghaus Adapts @KMF 2024Episode 31: Adaptive Outdoor Kit with Paul PritchardYou can listen to Ed's podcast series here:It's Good To Walk

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