Outdoor Gear Chat

Get in touch!Part 9 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season.Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Billy Ridal, La Sportiva Sponsored Athelete.Listen in awe as Billy describes how he retired from indoor competition climbing and took a trip out to Yosemite with his friend and climbing partner Alex Waterhouse to become the first Brits to make a free ascent of the world famous Nose on El Capitan, Yosemite. The route was first climbed by Lynn Hill in 1993 and has subsequently only received eight ascents in 30 years. Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action NepalKendal Mountain Festival | Share the AdventureThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyFilm Trailer - Nose JobIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download:Episode 7: Trad Climbing Gear - Nice-RackEpisode 9: Rock Boots - Trust The RubberEpisode 20: Carabiners - I Need A Screw

Get in touch!Part 9 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season.Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Tim Francis, Regional Trainer and Account Manager for Grangers International.We chat about the new changes in waterproof fabrics, why and how we need to look after them differently - including why you may wish to tumble dry or even iron your waterproof garments! Grangers have been offering a wealth of cleaning and proofing products since the 1930's and are very proud to be the official partner of the RNLI.Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action NepalKendal Mountain Festival | Share the AdventureThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download:Episode 49: All You Need To Know About New Waterproof Fabrics Part 3Episode 48: All You Need To Know About New Waterproof Fabrics Part 2Episode 47: All You Need To Know About New Waterproof Fabrics Part 1Episode 2: Layering - The Joy Of Moisture ManagementEpisode 1: Waterproofs - I'm Wet Through To My Undies

Get in touch!Part 8 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season.Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Matt Haigh, Key Account Manager for Osprey.Osprey celebrate their 50th Anniversary this year and in this episode we chat about the history of a company that specialises in Rucsacks and load carrying systems.Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action NepalKendal Mountain Festival | Share the AdventureThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyOspreyIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download:Episode 10: Rucsacks - What's In Your Pack?

Get in touch!Part 7 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season.Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Lucy Speakman, Director of Addidas, Terrex and 5:10 and Andrea Paulson, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Technology at Primaloft.Primaloft is an industry leader in synthetic insulation and in this episode you'll hear about the passion that goes into every stage of creating the award winning Terrex Xperior jacket.Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action NepalKendal Mountain Festival | Share the AdventureThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyAddidas Terrex Xperior JacketIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download:Episode 12: Insulated Jackets - Snug As A BugEpisode 2: Layering - The Art of Moisture management

Get in touch!Part 6 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season.Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Alice Sainsbury, Product Designer for Berghaus Adapts.This is a fascinating insight into Berghaus' drive to create adaptive outdoor clothing for adventurers with additional needs where we discuss garments adjusted for limb length, additions to aid moving limbs and design features allowing for catheters.Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal Kendal Mountain Festival | Share the AdventureThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyBerghaus Adapt and Ed JacksonIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download:Episode 31 - Adaptive Outdoor Kit With Paul Pritchard

Get in touch!Part 5 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season.Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Isla McCay, Communications Officer for Glenmore Lodge, the National Outdoor Training Centre.Glenmore Lodge has consistently delivered world class training in a wealth of outdoor activities for 70 years from it's stunning base nestled at the base of the Cairngorm Mountains. Isla explains how courses are continually evolving and how your course may not be in Scotland......Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action NepalKendal Mountain Festival | Share the AdventureThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyGlenmore LodgeIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download:Expeditions With Andy CaveFirst Aid - I've Got An OuchieIce Axes - Take Your PickLighting - Beam Me Up

Get in touch!Part 4 of our Kendal Mountain festival 2024 Season.Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Catriona Shearer, UK Account Marketing Manager and PR Specialist for W.L.Gore Ltd.We chat about fabrics, testing and how Gore-Tex is changing to reduce it's impact on the environment.Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: https://www.canepal.org.uk/Kendal Mountain Festival | Share the AdventureThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyGore-Tex Virtual Lab TourIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download:Episode 49: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 3Episode 48: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 2Episode 47: New Waterproof Fabrics - What you Need To know Part 1Episode 1: Waterproofs - I'm wet through to my undies

Get in touch!Part 3 of our Kendal Mountain festival 2024 Season.Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Malcolm Rudge, Product Design Manager at Mountain Equipment.If you have ever wondered how a glove is made, how many pieces are in a glove, how they are waterproof and why certain gloves work with a smart phone and others don't then you will find all your answers here!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: https://www.canepal.org.uk/Kendal Mountain Festival | Share the AdventureThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download:Episode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop - The Big HistoryEpisode 5: Mittens vs Fingers

Get in touch!Part 2 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 seasonRecorded in front of a live audience at Kendal Mountain Festival, Cathy chats with KMF CEO Jacqui Scott about their unique journeys into and through the Outdoor industry, how they have balanced motherhood through their careers and how they are helping those just starting out.Fair warning: there is a little bit of language, a lot of crazy stories and plenty of laughter but if you are expecting advice on how to be a perfect mother - this may not be the best place to find it!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay TrustKendal Mountain Festival | Share the AdventureThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download:Episode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop - The Big History

Get in touch!Part 1 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 seasonCathy talks with Jon Frederick, Group Marketing Director for Equip (Global) about their key brand Rab.Recorded in front of a live Audience this fascinating episode gives a real insight into how your favourite outdoor garments journey from concept to reality. This years festival theme is "Balance" and this podcast looks not just at how we, as users, offset or compare the value of one garment over another but also at how production has evolved to balance growth with sustainability, how we are all responsible for how we buy our kit, how product is tested and how, since the very beginning, Rab's partnerships are key to building the best clothing and equipment possible.Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: COMMUNITY ACTION NEPALSee our full Rab range: The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK (climbers-shop.com)Free kit advice: The Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyRab® Official Site. High performance outdoor clothing, down jackets, GORE-TEX, sleeping bags and packs. | Rab® UKKendal Mountain Festival | Share the AdventureIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download:Episode 47: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 1Episode 43: Kit Lists - The Mountain Goat CircuitEpisode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks with Jon GuptaEpisode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions with Andy CaveEpisode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop - The Big History