66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom Ripley

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

Get in touch!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 NepalLake District Sky TrailsThe 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 1: Waterproofs - I'm Wet Through To My UndiesEpisode 2: Layering - The joy Of Moisture ManagementEpisode 33: Trail Running Shoes - Nice LugsEpisode 38: Baselayers - Tight FitEpisode 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

Get in touch!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 TrailListen ,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 AcademyIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download:Episode 1: Waterproofs - I'm Wet Through To My UndiesEpisode 2: Layering - The joy Of Moisture ManagementEpisode 3: Socks - My Feet StinkEpisode 6: Walking Boots - When Size Really MattersEpisode 38: Baselayers - Tight Fit

Get in touch!Part 14 and the final podlet of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season.Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy is joined by Ourea Event Director Shane Ohly.Shane is the man leading the team behind the legendary KMF Terrex 10k and the new KMF The North Face 50k Ultra and gives a peek of what goes on behind the scenes at these really popular events that go ahead - whatever the weather!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 AcademyLearn more about Ourea EventsIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download:Episode 39: Endurance Sport Nutrition - Will It Stay Down?Episode 38: Baselayers - Tight FitEpisode 56: Terrex and PrimaloftEpisode 33: Trail Running Shoes

Get in touch!Part 13 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season.Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Kerry Page from Community Action Nepal.Founded by mountaineer, the late Doug Scott as a means of giving back to the communities that had given him so much, CAN works with local people and the Government to build, maintain and run health posts, porter shelters and schools in remote regions of Nepal. Their sister company Community Action Treks offers tailor made trekking trips with all profits going to the charity.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 AcademyCommunity Action NepalCommunity Action TreksIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download:Episode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Big HistoryEpisode 23: Kit Lists: Trekking To Everest BasecampEpisode 36: Trekking In Nepal

Get in touch!Part 12 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season.Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Adventure Athlete and Montane Ambassador Jenny Tough.If you have ever wondered about how kit is tested - take a listen to Jenny describing how she took her Montane Trailblazer pack and ran mountain chains in 6 continents. Solo.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 AcademyLearn more about JennyJenny's videos and filmsJenny's review of the Montane Trailblazer 30 BackpackIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download:Episode 39: Endurance Sport Nutrition - Will It Stay Down?Episode 38: Baselayers - Tight FitEpisode 32: Spares and RepairsEpisode 12: Insulation - Snug As A bugEpisode 10: Rucsacks - What's In Your Pack?Episode 5: Gloves - Mittens vs Fingers

Get in touch!Part 11 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season.Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Mountaineer and Deuter Athlete Tamara Lunger.After summitting her first 8000m peak at the age of 23, Tamara went on to become the second Italian woman to summit K2 without oxygen. Tamara's passion for the mountains extends to her equipment - testing Deuter rucsacks in the worlds harshest environments.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 AcademyLearn more about TamaraIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download:Episode 10: Rucsacks - What's In Your Pack?

Get in touch!Part 10 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 Athlete.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