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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 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

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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 Nepal

Lake District Sky Trails
The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK
The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy

If you found this interesting then don't forget to download:
Episode 1: Waterproofs - I'm Wet Through To My Undies
Episode 2: Layering - The joy Of Moisture Management
Episode 33: Trail Running Shoes - Nice Lugs
Episode 38: Baselayers - Tight Fit

Episode 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

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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 Trail

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

If you found this interesting then don't forget to download:
Episode 1: Waterproofs - I'm Wet Through To My Undies
Episode 2: Layering - The joy Of Moisture Management
Episode 3: Socks - My Feet Stink
Episode 6: Walking Boots - When Size Really Matters

Episode 38: Baselayers - Tight Fit

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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 Nepal

Kendal Mountain Festival | Share the Adventure

The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK
The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy
Community Action Nepal
Community Action Treks


If you found this interesting then don't forget to download:
Episode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Big History
Episode 23: Kit Lists: Trekking To Everest Basecamp
Episode 36: Trekking In Nepal

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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 Nepal

Kendal Mountain Festival | Share the Adventure

The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK
The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy
Learn more about Ourea Events


If you found this interesting then don't forget to download:
Episode 39: Endurance Sport Nutrition - Will It Stay Down?
Episode 38: Baselayers - Tight Fit
Episode 56: Terrex and Primaloft
Episode 33: Trail Running Shoes

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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 Nepal

Kendal Mountain Festival | Share the Adventure

The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK
The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy
Learn more about Jenny
Jenny's videos and films
Jenny's review of the Montane Trailblazer 30 Backpack


If you found this interesting then don't forget to download:
Episode 39: Endurance Sport Nutrition - Will It Stay Down?
Episode 38: Baselayers - Tight Fit
Episode 32: Spares and Repairs
Episode 12: Insulation - Snug As A bug
Episode 10: Rucsacks - What's In Your Pack?
Episode 5: Gloves - Mittens vs Fingers