Outdoor Gear Chat

Cathy Casey and Wayne Singleton

Join Cathy and Wayne as they chat about the pro's (and the con's) of technical outdoor clothing and equipment.Outdoor Gear Chat takes a lighthearted peek inside the wonderful world of fabrics, garments, footwear and equipment helping you to understand some of the science behind how to stay dry, how to stay comfortable and how to choose the best outdoor kit for you.

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Nov 21, 2025 · 13 min
75: Sir Chris Bonington @KMF 2025
Get in touch! Recorded as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival season of hope, Cathy catches up with the legend that is Sir Chris Bonington to chat about his incredible year celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Everest The Hard Way, what it has meant to him and the team members and how the legacy of that 1975 expedition is positively impacting the people of Nepal. 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 Kendal Mountain Festival Buy: Everest The Hard Way - the story of the 1975 SW Face Expedition Buy: More books by Chris Bonington Buy: Mountain Guru, The Life of Doug Scott by Catherine Moorehead If you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes: Episode 73: Everest 50 - Commercial Expeditions with Di Gilbert Episode 72: Everest 50 - Fast & Light with Tom Livingston Episode 71: Everest 50 - Remote Expeditions With Mick Fowler Episode 70: Everest 50 - Gear Innovation with Mike Parsons Episode 69: Everest 50 - 1975 SW Face Expedition with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite Episode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24 Episode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Big History
Aug 27, 2025 · 47 min
73: Everest 50 - Commercial Expeditions Kit List with Di Gilbert
Get in touch! The fifth of an extra special 5 part series celebrating 50 years since Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to stand on the summit of Everest, Cathy & Wayne are joined by Scarpa sponsored athlete Di Gilbert. The first British woman to lead an expedition to the top of Mount Everest from the North side, Di has climbed all 7 Summits and worked 4 Antarctic seasons, gaining a phenomenal amount of knowledge about climbing and working in extreme, remote and challenging environments. Di gives us an insight into todays commercial expeditions chatting about essential kit and climbing from a women’s perspective. Listen in for tips on the best expedition footwear, why crampon choice is important, foot health, top snacks, packing strategies, why Scotland is the best training ground in the world and discover Di's most treasured item of expedition equipment - it may not be what you expect! 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 Scarpa Team Member: Di Gilbert Di Gilbert, website Thank you to Scarpa for making this episode possible. If you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes: Episode 72: Everest 50 - Fast & Light with Tom Livingston Episode 71: Everest 50 - Remote Expeditions With Mick Fowler Episode 70: Everest 50 - Gear Innovation with Mike Parsons Episode 69: Everest 50 - 1975 SW Face Expedition with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite Episode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom Ripley Episode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24 Episode 41: How To Keep Warm With Dr Matt Fuller Episode 34: Womens Technical Clothing Fit & Function Episode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks With Jon Gupta Episode 28: Mountain Boots with Scarpa Episode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions With Andy Cave The video of this podcast is available on You Tube
Aug 20, 2025 · 48 min
72: Everest 50 - Fast & Light with Tom Livingstone
Get in touch! The fourth of an extra special 5 part series celebrating 50 years since Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to stand on the summit of Everest, Cathy & Wayne are joined by Mountain Equipment sponsored athlete Tom Livingstone. Tom is known for his trad, winter and alpine climbing - the bigger and badder, the better! His Fast & Light approach sets him apart with Sir Chris Bonington describing him as: ‘one of the finest climbers in the world, always using the purest techniques.’ Listen in as Tom talks about minimalism and the self-belief that get’s him to the top and back. Tom covers a vast array of knowledge including minimalist kit vs bulk, why a piece of kit finds it's place in his sack, what attracts him to new areas, funding and why he favours a double sleeping bag. 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 Thank you to Mountain Equipment for making this episode possible. If you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes: Episode 71: Everest 50 - Remote Expeditions With Mick Fowler Episode 70: Everest 50 - Gear Innovation with Mike Parsons Episode 69: Everest 50 - 1975 SW Face Expedition with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite Episode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom Ripley Episode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24 Episode 52: Gloves with Mountain Equipment @KMF24 Episode 48: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To know Part 2 Episode 41: How To Keep Warm With Dr Matt Fuller Episode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks With Jon Gupta Episode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions With Andy Cave Episode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Big History The video of this podcast is available on You Tube
Aug 13, 2025 · 41 min
71: Everest 50 - Remote Expeditions with Mick Fowler
Get in touch! The third of an extra special 5 part series celebrating 50 years since Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to stand on the summit of Everest, Cathy & Wayne are joined by special guest Mick Fowler. Voted the Mountaineer’s Mountaineer by a poll of his peers in 1989, Mick is a three times Piolet D’or winner who is the master of small, extreme expeditions. From tales of climbing in flares and crampons to brushes with the law, be prepared for your jaw to drop as he describes using clothing (most of the time) and equipment at the cutting edge of technical climbing for the last 50 years. Among stories of horrendous bivouacks and nail biting climbs Mick also shares his top tips for contact lens users and how to manage Reynauds Syndrome. A self proclaimed Pioneering Pensioner, he describes working with his long term sponsor Berghaus to create bespoke clothing for the additional needs of his body post cancer surgery. Don't miss this fascinating episode with one of the countries favourite (retired) tax inspectors. 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 Buy: On Thin Ice by Mick Fowler Buy: No Easy Way by Mick Fowler Thank you to Berghaus for making this episode possible. If you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes: Episode 70: Everest 50 with Mike Parsons Episode 69: Everest 50 with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite Episode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom Ripley Episode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24 Episode 55: Berghaus Adapts @KMF24 Episode 31: Adaptive Outdoor Kit with Paul Pritchard Episode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks With Jon Gupta Episode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions With Andy Cave Episode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Big History The video of this podcast is available on You Tube
Aug 6, 2025 · 45 min
70: Everest 50 - Gear Innovation with Mike Parsons
Get in touch! The second of an extra special 5 part series celebrating 50 years since Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to stand on the summit of Everest, Cathy & Wayne are joined by Mike Parsons, the original owner of Karrimor and OMM. Running the family business Karrimor, Mike was one of the key equipment sponsors for the groundbreaking Everest 1975 expedition and describes how working with the team to create bespoke equipment shaped the products demanded by customers as participation in outdoor activities rocketed. 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 69: Everest 50 with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite Episode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom Ripley Episode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24 Episode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks With Jon Gupta Episode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions With Andy Cave Episode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Big History Episode 10: Rucsacks - What's in Your Sack? The video of this podcast is available on You Tube
Jul 30, 2025 · 48 min
69: Everest 50 - 1975 Expedition with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite
Get in touch! The first of an extra special 5 part series, Cathy & Wayne are joined by two members of the 1975 Everest South West Face expedition which saw Doug Scott and Dougal Haston endure the highest bivvy ever survived to become the first two Britons to stand on the summit of the worlds highest mountain. Expedition leader, Sir Chris Bonington and key member of the climbing team Paul ‘Tut’ Braithwaite describe the responsibility, sense of adventure, logistics, equipment, camaraderie and conditions they encountered climbing the worlds highest mountain via a new route. This is a unique and captivating insight into an audacious and record breaking ascent told by the people who were there. 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 Buy: Everest The Hard Way - the story of the 1975 SW Face Expedition Buy: More books by Chris Bonington Buy: Mountain Guru, The Life of Doug Scott by Catherine Moorehead If you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes: Episode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom Ripley Episode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24 Episode 41: How To Keep Warm With Doctor Down Matt Fuller Episode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks With Jon Gupta Episode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions With Andy Cave Episode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Big History The video of this podcast is available on You Tube
May 23, 2025 · 53 min
68: Sports Watches - Time For Tech with Suunto
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 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
May 7, 2025 · 53 min
67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955
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 Nepal The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK 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
Apr 30, 2025 · 45 min
66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom Ripley
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 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
Apr 23, 2025 · 57 min
65: Kit Lists - Lake District Sky Trails with Charlie Sproson
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 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
Apr 16, 2025 · 31 min
64: Kit Lists - Cape Wrath Trail with Cathy Casey
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 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
Jan 6, 2025 · 10 min
63: 10k & New 50k Ultra @ KMF 2024
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 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
Jan 6, 2025 · 9 min
62: Community Action Nepal @ KMF 2024
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 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
Dec 30, 2024 · 15 min
60: Deuter Athlete Tamara Lunger @ KMF 2024
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 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 Tamara If you found this interesting then don't forget to download: Episode 10: Rucsacks - What's In Your Pack?
Dec 30, 2024 · 14 min
61: Montane Ambassador Jenny Tough @ KMF 2024
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 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
Dec 23, 2024 · 13 min
58: Grangers Proofings and Aftercare @ KMF 2024
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 Nepal Kendal Mountain Festival | Share the Adventure 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 49: All You Need To Know About New Waterproof Fabrics Part 3 Episode 48: All You Need To Know About New Waterproof Fabrics Part 2 Episode 47: All You Need To Know About New Waterproof Fabrics Part 1 Episode 2: Layering - The Joy Of Moisture Management Episode 1: Waterproofs - I'm Wet Through To My Undies
Dec 23, 2024 · 15 min
59: La Sportiva Athlete Billy Ridal @ KMF 2024
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 Nepal Kendal Mountain Festival | Share the Adventure The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy Film Trailer - Nose Job If you found this interesting then don't forget to download: Episode 7: Trad Climbing Gear - Nice-Rack Episode 9: Rock Boots - Trust The Rubber Episode 20: Carabiners - I Need A Screw
Dec 16, 2024 · 14 min
56: Terrex and Primaloft @ KMF 2024
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 Nepal Kendal Mountain Festival | Share the Adventure The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy Addidas Terrex Xperior Jacket If you found this interesting then don't forget to download: Episode 12: Insulated Jackets - Snug As A Bug Episode 2: Layering - The Art of Moisture management
Dec 16, 2024 · 10 min
57: Osprey Packs @ KMF 2024
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 Nepal Kendal Mountain Festival | Share the Adventure The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy Osprey If you found this interesting then don't forget to download: Episode 10: Rucsacks - What's In Your Pack?
Dec 9, 2024 · 11 min
54: Glenmore Lodge @ KMF 2024
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 Nepal Kendal Mountain Festival | Share the Adventure The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UK The Joe Brown Outdoor Academy Glenmore Lodge If you found this interesting then don't forget to download: Expeditions With Andy Cave First Aid - I've Got An Ouchie Ice Axes - Take Your Pick Lighting - Beam Me Up