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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


The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK
The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy

Joe Brown Outdoor Academy

If you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:

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

Episode 14: James Gibson First Winter Wainwright Round

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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


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The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy

The Alpine Club

The Mount Everest Foundation

Kangchenjunga 70

If you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:

36. Kit Lists - Trekking In Nepal

30. Kit Lists - Climbing an 8000m Peak with Jon Gupta

26. Kit Lists - Expeditions with Andy Cave

23. Kit Lists - Everest Basecamp Trek with Paul Poole

22. Sunglasses - Eye Eye! with Barnabe Grison, Julbo

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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


The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK
The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy
British Mountain Guides


If you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:
2. Layering - The Art Of Moisture Management

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