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Joined by an audience of one snoozing Springer Spaniel, Cathy & Wayne chat about adventure kit for dogs with Fell Dog founder Carolyn Harker.

From stink proof collars to personal lead preference, waterproof jackets to silent harness clips we delve into a vast array of topics so you can make the best choices for your adventure dog to enjoy the hills.

Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal

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Ever wondered if walking poles are worth the investment? Why trekking poles are handy for more than just physical support? Or if running poles can make much of a difference to your race time?

Join Cathy and Wayne as they dive into the construction, adjustability, grip type and length of poles including top tips of how to fit and use them for the best performance. This podcast covers the physical and mental benefits of using poles and how to decide which style may be the best for you.

Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal

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Episode 65: Kit List - Lake District Sky Trails

Episode 36: Kit List - Trekking In Nepal

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Get all the knowledge you need for a great nights sleep out under the stars as Cathy & Wayne chat about the ins and outs of sleeping mats.

Learn about different types of mat, insulation ratings, why shape is important, why thicker isn't always warmer and discover why a "schnozzel" is a very important piece of kit. Packed full of fun facts and plenty of fun and laughter, this podcast will have you sleeping like a baby.

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Episode 41: How To Keep Warm

Episode 4: Sleeping Bags

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Cathy chats about the Joe Brown 60th Anniversary Big Tick Summer Climbing Challenge with one of the UK's hardest climbers - Emma Twyford.

The first woman in the UK to climb E10 and Sport 9a, she boulders 7c+ and loves getting out on the crags of her adopted home of North Wales. Emma shares her favourite routes on the list, talks kit, long term climbing partnerships and shares her thoughts on climbing psychology.

Part route list and part kit list this chat wanders down memory lane and explores much more than just holds and belays.

Thank you to Scarpa for making this podcasts possible.

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Episode 44: Helmets with Gemma Powell & Neil Gresham

Episode 37: Ropes with Edlerid

Episode 20: Carabiners with DMM

Episode 9: Rock boots

Episode 7: Trad Climbing Gear with BMG Libby Peter

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After an incredible Kendal Mountain Festival 2025 Cathy and Wayne chat through the incredible range of guests on another fantastic Kendal podcast season.

Kendal Mountain Festival delivered yet again on a packed programme spread over four days - with more than 200 live ticketed sessions including 300+ speakers on stage, 150+ films, 10+ parties, and 60+ activities attracting more than 25,000 visitors.

The festival kicks off a year of tours around the UK so you too can get involved in the incredible stories of people venturing into our stunning planet. You can link to the Kendal Mountain Player anytime to watch a wealth of collated films and talks from winners across the years.

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Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of "Hope", Wayne and Cathy chat with "Adversity Adventurer" Alex Staniforth.

Record-breaking adventurer, inspirational speaker, author and coach, Alex has already overcome more than many will in a lifetime. Before the age of 19, he survived the two most significant disasters in Mount Everest history in two consecutive years, whilst his biggest mountains have been even closer to home: epilepsy, bullying, mental ill health and a lifelong stammer.

Founder of one of Kendal Charity partners: Mind Over Mountains, Alex chats about his most recent challenge the first and fastest person to climb all 446 mountains in England & Wales by human power in just 45 days. Listen to the kit he used, the logistics he overcame and how the charity works to restore mental well-being through nature.

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If you found this interesting then don't forget to download the full KMF 2025 season:

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Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of "Hope", Cathy and Wayne chat with endurance runner and adventure athlete Sally Orange MBE.

Listen to learn why Sally holds the Guinness World Record for the first (and possibly only) person to run a marathon on every continent dressed as a piece of fruit, how she had to re-think her clothing while running the Everest Marathon with a cancer diagnosis and why running to her chemotherapy appointments was so important.

Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal


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Everyones Everest

Kendal Mountain Festival

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

Episode 71: Everest 50 - Mick Fowler

Episode 31: Adaptive Outdoor Kit with Paul Pritchard

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Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of "Hope", Cathy and Wayne chat with Professor Rachel Carr and Sonam Rinzin about their vital fieldwork helping protect people in the Bhutan Himalaya.

Rachel and Sonam specialize in the threat of Glacial Lake Collapse, an increasing issue due to climate change and spend weeks in remote, glacial regions on fieldwork. Listen to their descriptions of how they use their kit in the unique environments they work in and the broader positive impact of the work they do.

Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal


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Mount Everest Foundation

Kendal Mountain Festival

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

Episode 60: Deuter Athlete Tamara Lunger @KMF 2024

Episode 46: Kit Lists - New Routes in Greenland

Episode 41: How To Keep Warm With Dr Down

Episode 26: Kit List - Expeditions

Episode 22: Eye Protection