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Outdoor Gear Chat68: Sports Watches - Time For Tech with SuuntoGet 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...2025-05-2353 minOutdoor Gear Chat67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955Get 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...2025-05-0753 minOutdoor Gear Chat66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom RipleyGet 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...2025-04-3045 minOutdoor Gear Chat65: Kit Lists - Lake District Sky Trails with Charlie SprosonGet 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...2025-04-2357 minOutdoor Gear Chat64: Kit Lists - Cape Wrath TrailGet 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...2025-04-1631 min
Buried Bylines68. Indiana Cold Cases: The Murders of Keyla Weddel and Sheri HerrThis week we're examining two Indiana cold cases that happened within a year of each other. In both cases a young woman was murdered and police seem to know who committed the crime but don't have enough evidence to go to court. However, one case received a ton of local media attention, while the other hasn't been mentioned since 1995. Get ready to park yourself at speculation station because we have A LOT TO SAY. Stick around for a mini update on Delphi and our uncensored thoughts on Casey Anthony's TikTok page. SOURCES:...2025-03-1852 minOutdoor Gear Chat63: 10k & New 50k Ultra @ KMF 2024Get 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...2025-01-0610 minOutdoor Gear Chat62: Community Action Nepal @ KMF 2024Get 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...2025-01-0609 minOutdoor Gear Chat60: Deuter Athlete Tamara Lunger @ KMF 2024Get 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...2024-12-3015 minOutdoor Gear Chat61: Montane Ambassador Jenny Tough @ KMF 2024Get 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...2024-12-3014 minOutdoor Gear Chat58: Grangers Proofings and Aftercare @ KMF 2024Get 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...2024-12-2313 minOutdoor Gear Chat59: La Sportiva Athlete Billy Ridal @ KMF 2024Get 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...2024-12-2315 minOutdoor Gear Chat56: Terrex and Primaloft @ KMF 2024Get 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 Nepal2024-12-1614 minOutdoor Gear Chat57: Osprey Packs @ KMF 2024Get 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 NepalKendal Mountain Festival | Share the AdventureThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown...2024-12-1610 minOutdoor Gear Chat54: Glenmore Lodge @ KMF 2024Get 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...2024-12-0911 minOutdoor Gear Chat55: Berghaus Adapts @ KMF 2024Get in touch!Part 6 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 Season.Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Alice Sainsbury, Product Designer for Berghaus Adapts.This is a fascinating insight into Berghaus' drive to create adaptive outdoor clothing for adventurers with additional needs where we discuss garments adjusted for limb length, additions to aid moving limbs and design features allowing for catheters.Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action Nepal Kendal Mountain Festival | Share...2024-12-0913 minOutdoor Gear Chat52: Gloves with Mountain Equipment @ KMF 2024Get in touch!Part 3 of our Kendal Mountain festival 2024 Season.Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Malcolm Rudge, Product Design Manager at Mountain Equipment.If you have ever wondered how a glove is made, how many pieces are in a glove, how they are waterproof and why certain gloves work with a smart phone and others don't then you will find all your answers here!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: https://www.canepal...2024-12-0313 minOutdoor Gear Chat53: Gore-Tex Brand @ KMF 2024Get in touch!Part 4 of our Kendal Mountain festival 2024 Season.Recorded live out and about at the festival, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Catriona Shearer, UK Account Marketing Manager and PR Specialist for W.L.Gore Ltd.We chat about fabrics, testing and how Gore-Tex is changing to reduce it's impact on the environment.Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: https://www.canepal.org.uk/Kendal Mountain Festival | Share the AdventureThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown...2024-12-0314 minOutdoor Gear Chat51: Careers, Motherhood and Mountains @ KMF 2024Get in touch!Part 2 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 seasonRecorded in front of a live audience at Kendal Mountain Festival, Cathy chats with KMF CEO Jacqui Scott about their unique journeys into and through the Outdoor industry, how they have balanced motherhood through their careers and how they are helping those just starting out.Fair warning: there is a little bit of language, a lot of crazy stories and plenty of laughter but if you are expecting advice on how to be a perfect mother - this may not be the best...2024-11-2557 minOutdoor Gear Chat50: Balance with Rab @ KMF 2024Get in touch!Part 1 of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2024 seasonCathy talks with Jon Frederick, Group Marketing Director for Equip (Global) about their key brand Rab.Recorded in front of a live Audience this fascinating episode gives a real insight into how your favourite outdoor garments journey from concept to reality. This years festival theme is "Balance" and this podcast looks not just at how we, as users, offset or compare the value of one garment over another but also at how production has evolved to balance growth with sustainability, how we are...2024-11-2548 minOutdoor Gear Chat47: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 1Get in touch!There are big changes happening in the world of waterproofs . They're a long time coming and are great news for the environment BUT we will all need to learn how to use and maintain the new technologies. In this first of three special podcasts, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Debbie Read, Head of Corporate Communications and CSR at Equip Outdoor Technologies to discuss why chemicals that have been used in waterproof garments for years are being phased out and how this will effect performance. As technical garment users, we al...2024-09-2741 minOutdoor Gear Chat48: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 2Get in touch!There are big changes happening in the world of waterproofs . They're a long time coming and are great news for the environment BUT we will all need to learn how to use and maintain the new technologies. In this second of three special podcasts, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Laura Howe, Fabric Technologist at Mountain Equipment, to discuss how new waterproof fabrics are chosen, tested and built in to technical garment design.As technical garment users, we all need to better understand why these changes are needed, how they w...2024-09-2738 minOutdoor Gear Chat49: New Waterproof Fabrics - What You Need To Know Part 3Get in touch!There are big changes happening in the world of waterproofs . They're a long time coming and are great news for the environment BUT we will all need to learn how to use and maintain the new technologies. In this final part of three "waterproof special" podcasts, Cathy and Wayne are joined by Tim Francis Regional Trainer and Account Manager for Grangers International, to discuss why new waterproof fabrics will need to be washed and re-proofed more frequently than older garments and how you can do this simply and easily at home.2024-09-2738 minOutdoor Gear Chat46: Kit Lists - Sea Kayaking & Climbing in Greenland with Olly SandersGet in touch!Planning an expedition to Greenland?Cathy and Wayne are joined by Olly Sanders to chat about how to prepare, what kit to pack, why climbing style may be dictated by your kayak, the effect of comms and tech on expeditions and why wellies are always on his kit list.There are top tips on how to travel with minimal impact, information and funding advice for those planning their own adventures all interspersed with how to pack your boat, where to strap your gun and the very real discovery that Polar...2024-04-0351 minOutdoor Gear Chat45: Artilect - A New Brand Of Outdoor ClothingGet in touch!Ever wondered what's involved in starting a new outdoor clothing brand?Cathy and Wayne are joined by Artilect Co-Founder Trent Bush to chat about the incredible amount of passion, science, skill and global logistics involved in getting a product from concept to shelf.Based in Boulder Colorado, Artilect offer men's and women's ethically produced base layer, insulation and waterproof clothing packed full of innovative technologies and centered around the outdoor user. This is a fascinating behind- the-scenes insight into the passion, knowledge and expertise poured into technical outdoor garments.2024-03-2743 minOutdoor Gear Chat44: Helmets - Keep A Lid On It with Neil Gresham and Emma Powell PetzlGet in touch!This week Cathy and Wayne talk about head protection with Petzl sponsored athletes and climbing giants: Emma Powell and Neil Gresham.Whether you are trad, sport, winter climbing or dry tooling we delve into why you might choose to wear a helmet when you climb, different construction types, testing, safety, how to check your helmet, how to tell when your helmet should be retired and why recycling them is so difficult. Packed full of technical geekery, anecdotes and possibly a little too much information from Cathy, this an essential listen for climbers...2024-03-2036 minOutdoor Gear Chat43: Kit Lists - The Mountain Goat CircuitGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne talk about the NEW Mountain Goat Circuit/ Cylchdaith Yr Afr Fynydd, a spectacular 50km loop in Snowdonia along the skyline from the Joe Brown's Capel Curig shop to Llanberis and back.Joined by Rab Global Sales Operations Manager Chris Vanderhoven, they discuss how the idea came about, the route, the terrain and there are lots of tips on what kit you'll need depending if you run, fastpack or backpack what is sure to become an iconic round of it's own right. The odds are good you'll see one of...2024-03-1438 minOutdoor Gear Chat42: Kit Lists - Jungle Trekking and the El Rio FoundationGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne are joined live from Colombia by Ben Davies and Felix Sullivan from the El Rio Hostel in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains.This very special episode talks not just about the kit needed for the nearby trek to the Lost City but also the unique relationship between The Climbers Shop and the El Rio Foundation. Listen to how buying great kit from us helps fund vital work with children in post conflict Colombia - and how you can help kids learn simply by visiting the...2024-03-0633 minOutdoor Gear Chat41: How To Keep Warm With Dr Down Matt FullerGet in touch!Join Cathy and Wayne with Dr Matt Fuller, for a fascinating insight into down and it's amazing ability to keep us warm!Matt has a PhD in Feather and Down Structure and is Product Engineer at Mountain Equipment.This episode is a real journey, explaining how ethically sourced down ends up in your jacket, sleeping bag, or suit from source. Learn how down is almost structurally perfect, how it works, it's longevity, why insulated legwear and skirts rock, what "clumping" is and what to do if you've got it.If you h...2024-02-2844 minOutdoor Gear ChatEpisode 41: How To Keep Warm With Dr DownJoin Cathy and Wayne with Dr Matt Fuller, for a fascinating insight into down and it's amazing ability to keep us warm!Matt has a PhD in Feather and Down Structure and is Product Engineer at Mountain Equipment.This episode is a real journey, explaining how ethically sourced down ends up in your jacket, sleeping bag, or suit from source. Learn how down is almost structurally perfect, how it works, it's longevity, why insulated legwear and skirts rock, what "clumping" is and what to do if you've got it. If you have ever wondered about the d...2024-02-2745 minOutdoor Gear Chat40: Cooking In The Fells For Mental Health with FellfoodieGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne are joined by outdoor cook and all round smashing bloke Harrison Ward to talk about getting out in the fells to cook.Perhaps better known by his Instagram handle @Fellfoodie, Harrison shares his own version of haute cuisine among his native Lakeland Fells alongside his personal recovery from alcoholism and poor mental health.Harrison openly describes how combining his newly found passion for hillwalking with cooking tasty nutritious food has lead him into a new realm of positivity and ultimately, the realisation of a childhood dream.There is...2023-11-1546 minOutdoor Gear Chat39: Endurance Sport Nutrition - Will It Stay Down? with Beau Smith VoomGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne are joined by Voom Brand Manager and Team GB Triathalete Beau Smith to seriously geek out on nutrition for endurance sports.Listen and learn what energy bar ingredients mean, the difference between caffiene and guarana, what are the key causes of stomach issues (and potential solutions), why hydration is so critical alongside energy foods, how electrolyte drinks work, why B vitamins are so important, discover that Recovery Fudge is a "thing" and how plant protein is increasingly popular in race nutrition. From baby milk to hangover cures - we discuss...2023-10-2634 minOutdoor Gear Chat38: Baselayers - Tight Fit with Stu SmithGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne are joined once again by the brilliant Stuart Smith to discuss undergarments.You'll hear all about why a baselayer should be close fitting to work effectively in our climate, how they work, why some niff more than others, how to make a stinky baselayer smell better (and last longer), the difference between natural and man made fibres and what is good merino vs bad merino. There are tales a-plenty (including vanishing underwear) but beware - you may never be able to eat a Polo mint again!L...2023-10-1740 minOutdoor Gear Chat37: Ropes - All Tied Up with Alex Smurthwaite EdelridGet in touch!Are you baffled by the number of different ropes available? Cathy and Wayne talk with Edelrid UK Representative Alex Smurthwaite and discover how not all ropes are equal......Learn the difference between single/half/twin and triple ropes, why there are so many diameters, how a dry treatment keeps out more than just water, why colour is important, how to wash your rope, what the Bluesign logo means and why a "glorified angle grinder" is part of the Edelrid testing process!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please...2023-10-1036 minOutdoor Gear Chat36: Kit Lists - Trekking In Nepal with Community Action NepalGet in touch!If trekking in Nepal is on your bucket list then join Cathy and Wayne as they chat with Denise Prior at Community Action Treks. She has 20 years experience and along with Nicola Terry from parent charity Community Action Nepal, explains not just the importance of packing the right kit but also how to travel and trek while having a positive impact on the country you are travelling in.Both Community Action Nepal and Community action Treks were originally set up by mountaineer Doug Scott - who summited Everest in 1975 alongside Dougal Haston making...2023-10-0236 minOutdoor Gear Chat35: Wayne Singleton - Swimming The Cumbrian CoastlineGet in touch!In September 2023 Outdoor Gear Chat Co-Host Wayne Singleton stepped into the water at Bowness-on-Solway on the North Cumbria coast to "celebrate" an upcoming birthday. Some say he'd taken a wrong turn as originally, he'd started out planning to swim the English Channel. When he couldn't find a pilot he decided on a different type of swim challenge, one no-one had ever tried before - to swim the entire coastline of his home County of Cumbria.With no idea what to expect, no idea if three years of training was enough, 10 days off from...2023-09-2648 minOutdoor Gear Chat34: Women's Technical Clothing Fit and Function with Suzanna CruikshankGet in touch!Cathy & Wayne are joined by Author, Walking Leader and Outdoor Swimming Instructor Suzanna Cruikshank to talk about women's technical clothing for sizes beyond the norm.This fascinating insight into clothing fit follows on from our extremely successful online symposium held back in 2021. Listen as we discuss what is available, the difficulties of finding technical equipment for larger body shapes, why technical shops can be intimidating, colour, features and dodgy swim models. But what is being done about it?Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider...2023-02-2241 minOutdoor Gear Chat33: Trail Running Shoes - Nice Lugs! with Chris WortonGet in touch!In this episode Cathy and Wayne are joined by The Climbers Shop Manager and Spine Race veteran Chris Worton to talk about the wonderful world of trail shoes.Why are there so many different types? How is a trail running shoe different from a road running shoe? Can the right shoes make you feel less tired? How can you make shoes last longer? What is the difference between pronation and supination? What is meant by drop? gait? neutral shoes? This episode is packed with facts and information about shoes, socks, gaiters, microspikes...2023-02-1532 minOutdoor Gear Chat32: Spares and Repairs - A Stitch In Time with Snowdonia Gear RepairsGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne are joined by engineer, sewer and outdoor equipment and clothing repair specialist; Rosanna Watson from Snowdonia Gear Repairs to delve into how to make your gear last longer.Learn about tapes, sealants, zips, seams and all the little replacement gizmo's available to make your own repairs as well as the wealth of fixes that can be done to clothing, sleeping bags, rucsacks and tents so they can be used and kept out of landfill for as long as possible. Packed full of tips, Rosanna also explains how she can...2023-02-0842 minOutdoor Gear Chat31: Adaptive Outdoor Kit with Paul PritchardGet in touch!Ever wondered how to zip up a jacket when you only have the use of one hand? Or how to get in and out of a tent when half your body is paralysed?Cathy and Wayne are joined by the inimitable Paul Pritchard who re-defines "disabilty" with his continual adventures and expeditions after suffering a severe brain injury during a climbing accident.This podcast is a fascinating insight into adapting and using outdoor equipment for high altitude traverses, desert crossings, rock climbs and navigating that most extreme of environments...2023-02-0142 minOutdoor Gear Chat30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks with Jon GuptaGet in touch!Cathy & Wayne are joined by Rab athlete Jon Gupta who has a wealth of experience climbing and guiding the worlds highest peaks - so many, in fact, just listening to the intro is exhausting!Kick back and join in the mirth as this chat offers a rare insight into life at high altitude and how little bits of kit and experience can make all the difference to being successful on a major expedition. Vital tips such as why you should never put your down suit on for the first time at 7000m...2023-01-2541 minOutdoor Gear Chat29: Hats - The Importance Of Head ProtectionGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne are back to talk about the humble hat and the many headwear items designed to protect your head from the cold, the heat, the sun and vicious biting mcbeasties.What fabrics work well, what features should you look out for, why is a hat so important, does a hat define who you are, when would you want to wear one under a hood, why did Wayne look like a member of the French Foreign Legion while running the Marathon des Sables and does Cathy really have a collection of fascinators?2023-01-1836 minOutdoor Gear Chat28: Mountain Boots - Good 'n' Stiff with Glyn Padgett ScarpaGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne are joined by Scarpa UK Core Sales Director Glyn Padgett to discuss what sets mountain boots apart from regular walking boots.Learn the difference between B1, B2 & B3, why stiffness is critical when using boots with crampons, why size matters (even more than usual), why you shouldn't get the hump with gaiter zips, why it's not just materials that make a boot vegan friendly, amazing aftercare and the bizarre link between the boots on your feet and a famous Irish dry stout. All this and some serious tittering over lubricants!2022-10-2735 minOutdoor Gear Chat27: Water Purifiers - That's Quite A Thirst with Dr Will DuffinGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne are joined once again by World Extreme Medicine Joint Medical Director Dr Will Duffin as they tackle the murky world of water purification and how to keep healthy in the wilderness.Learn the difference between filtration and purification, understand the different types available and why there are so many, how to choose your water source, why it's not just drinking water that needs to be pure, why you should consider carrying a form of filtration to use in the UK and how you can get clean water to drink without...2022-10-2637 minOutdoor Gear Chat26: Kit Lists - Expeditions with Andy CaveGet in touch!Climber, Alpinist, Himalayan Mountaineer, International Mountain Guide, and Award Winning Author Andy Cave joins Cathy and Wayne to talk about life before Gore-Tex, ye olde plastic boots, fibre glass ice axes, layering, sweat management, why feathers are fab, glove choices, harness culture (yes, it is a thing!), why paying extra for a dry treated rope is well worth it and just when is it okay to use modern ultralight running kit in the mountains. Learn about layering in action, what to think about when buying kit and, in what is possibly THE most...2022-10-1940 minOutdoor Gear Chat25: Kit Lists - Snowdon, Scafell Pike & Ben NevisGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne delve into what to pack when tackling the three peaks at any time of year.What's in Cathy's rucsack? What should be on your feet? Why carry layers? Should you train? Why is the material of your socks surprisingly critical? and what is the optimum size packed lunch? (Answer: sizeable)This Outdoor Gear Chat outlines all of those little kit decisions that can make all the difference to having a GREAT day on the hill.Don't forget to listen to our previous podcasts to get all the extra...2022-10-1739 minOutdoor Gear Chat24: Kit Lists - Polar Travel with Catrin ThomasGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne are joined by British Antarctic Field Operative Catrin Thomas who gives a fascinating insight into managing clothing systems in the harsh polar environment.Catrin was awarded the UK Polar Medal in 2019 and describes her wealth of experience in keeping warm and dry among the many climates of the Antarctic continent - a lot of which is surprisingly similar to Scottish winter!Learn how a mix of synthetic and natural fibres works best, why you can never have too many socks, how to keep your gloves warm when they're not...2022-10-1238 minOutdoor Gear Chat23: Kit Lists - Everest Basecamp Trek with Paul PooleGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne are joined by Everest Basecamp Trek Leader Paul Poole to chat about what conditions to expect and what kit to pack to enjoy this iconic trek.Paul has been travelling to the Khumbu region for 20 years and shares a host of top tips on the best time to travel, how to cope with altitude, pack size, what to wear on your feet, how many jackets are needed to star gaze comfortably and how you can save yourself from a world of discomfort just by looking after your wrists (!)...2022-10-1039 minOutdoor Gear Chat22: Sunglasses & Goggles - Eye Eye! with Barnabé Grison JulboGet in touch!Be prepared for a world of eye protection knowledge as Cathy and Wayne are joined by Barnabé Grison, International Area Manager for French outdoor eyewear specialists Julbo.From the history of the first glacier glasses to modern manufacturing techniques to fitting tips there really is all you need to know in this podcast to help you buy the right glasses for the activities you do. Learn why fully polarised glasses may not be a good thing on snow, why manufacturers are legally obliged to tell you how much light can penetrate your glasses a...2022-08-0236 minOutdoor Gear Chat21: First Aid - I've Got An Ouchie with Dr Will DuffinGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne are joined by Dr Will Duffin, Joint Medical Director at World Extreme Medicine to chat about why carrying a first aid kit is a REALLY good thing to do when you are out and about in the great outdoors. Among the usual suspects (plasters, paracetamol etc) there are plenty of other things to consider including sanitary towels, duck tape, Buffs and walking poles. Learn what THE most important piece of first aid equipment is, why you should never take Ibroprufen during an endurance event, what applications of a tampon to...2022-07-2734 minOutdoor Gear Chat20: Carabiners - I Need A Screw with Chris Rowlands DMMGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne are joined by the Czar of Carabiners: Chris Rowlands from DMM Climbing in Wales. If you have ever wondered why Carabiners come in so many different shapes and sizes, if you were looking for the answer to why you shouldn't use WD-40 to maintain your crabs, if you are unsure whether Carabiners should begin with a "C" or a "K" or perhaps considered why there might be a requirement for an Aluminium cookbook.........then clip in, lean back and enjoy.To learn more about this weeks topic click through:2022-07-1837 minOutdoor Gear Chat19: Tents - Erections Of All SizesGet in touch!There's innuendo aplenty as Cathy and Wayne talk about tents, poles, fly sheets and pegs, pegs, pegs. Listen in for tips on getting it up in bad weather, what constitutes as fondling with your erection and of course - bell ends. Expect tales of getting wet, how to deal with condensation, pesky moles and even flying tents among such astonishing trivia as why the colour of your tent can be really rather important.Want to know more about choosing the right tent for you - read here:Buyers Guide To...2022-07-1238 minOutdoor Gear Chat18: Kit Lists - Lakeland 50/100Get in touch!"Lakeland Legends" Cathy & Wayne are veterans of a number of Lakeland 50's but why has neither of them stepped up to the Lakeland 100 start line?Sponsored by Montane, this podcast describes the high's and low's of their respective 50 mile trots around the Lakeland fells, their favourite kit and top training tips. Amid all of the technical info you can also learn why one of them called their Mum, the concerning question of whether being given watermelon by a semi-naked man in the dead of night was, in fact, a reality and just how...2022-04-2639 minOutdoor Gear Chat17: Kit Lists - Ambleside Trail 25 & 50k with Scott UmplebyGet in touch!Cathy & Wayne are joined by Scott Umpleby from The Brathay Trust, event organisers of the fantastic Ambleside Trail 25 & 50k races.Join them as they discuss how this event began, how a full Lakeland breakfast and a frittata were highlights the first year and what delectable comestibles will be on offer this year....Offering not just breathtaking views, great trails and incredible checkpoints The Ambleside Trail 25 & 50k events also raise vital funds for the work Brathay do with young people in Cumbria and Yorkshire, improving their life chances and mental health.There i...2022-04-2529 minOutdoor Gear Chat16: Kit Lists - The Spine Race with Debbie Martin-ConsaniGet in touch!Cathy & Wayne are joined by Montane Sponsored Athlete Debbie Martin-Consani, first woman to cross the finish line of The Spine Race 2022.Debbie discusses the highs and lows of completing all 268 miles of The Pennine Way in January; the darkness, the bogginess and how much she enjoyed herself as she carried enough equipment to keep herself alive throughout her non-stop 108 hour challenge.Sponsored by Montane, this podcast ties in with a fantastic competition to win a Montane Spine Jacket from Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop. There's a lot of love for the...2022-03-0735 minOutdoor Gear Chat15: Ice Axes - Take Your Pick with BMG Adrian NelhamsGet in touch!Wayne and Cathy are joined by British Mountain Guide Adrian Nelhams who shares his gargantuan knowledge and experience of ice axes. Together they cover why you might need to carry one, when you definitely need one and talk about why an ice axe is only part of your winter safety kit. Covering everything from walking axes to technical tools they also discuss the big question: to leash or not to leash? And why exactly does going leashless involve still using a leash?? All will be revealed........including what Adrian keeps close to his chest.2022-02-2837 minOutdoor Gear Chat14: James Gibson - First Winter Wainwright RoundGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne are joined with new Lake District legend and part time Ambleside staff team member James Gibson as he talks about being the first person ever to complete a continuous round of 214 Wainwrights in the winter of 2021. James had wanted full winter conditions - and he definitely got them, with Storm Barra making an appearance too. Listen to his accounts of snow, blizzards, jaw dropping sunrises, fantastic camaraderie and how he is coping with his new found fame. There's even a bit of talk about kit!You can read a "...2022-02-0738 minOutdoor Gear Chat13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop - The Big HistoryGet in touch!Wayne quizzes Cathy on the amazing history surrounding the two shops and learns how they were interlinked from the very start - way before Cathy and her husband Paul became the owners of both. Listen to stories of climbing and fell running royalty, why the shops are pivotal in their local outdoor communities and how Cathy explained to the climbing legend; Mr Joe Brown her ideas for a unique competition involving his nether regions!You can read the full Big History here: The Big History — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co...2022-02-0740 minOutdoor Gear Chat12: Insulated Jackets - Snug As A BugGet in touch!Join Cathy and Wayne as they chat about the wonderful world of insulated clothing. Learn the difference between feather and down, why "fill power" is a good thing to know and understand why most insulated jackets aren't waterproof. There's laughter, there's techy stuff, there's the word "poofiness", there's an explanation of why you need tennis balls to wash a down jacket and perhaps most impressively, another of Cathy's podcast visualisations!Links:Buyers Guide to Insulated Clothing — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Clothing — The Joe Brown Outd...2022-02-0236 minOutdoor Gear Chat11: Lighting - Beam Me UpGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of headtorches: learning about lumens, marveling at "intelligent" lighting, discovering what exactly an IP rating is along with the revelation of what type of inflatable impresses Cathy!!! If you have a pony tail, wear a helmet or are fed up with getting blinded by your tent mate then this is the podcast for you!Incidentally - SOS in morse code is ... --- ...Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton...2022-01-2834 minOutdoor Gear Chat10: Rucksacks - What's in your sack?Get in touch!Join Cathy and Wayne as they talk about rucksacks and load carrying. Learn the importance of your squishy bits when it comes to measuring backsize, why most rucksacks aren't waterproof, why you might want to consider a "rucksack filing system" and how, when it comes to what you put on your back; big may not always be better! Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising for Brathay Trust (justgiving.com)To learn more about this weeks topic click...2021-10-0641 minOutdoor Gear Chat9: Rock Boots - Trust The RubberGet in touch!Wayne's getting into his climbing and wondering if he needs to buy rock boots. This week's talk with Cathy journeys through rubber, precision placements, flat toes, squished toes, slip lasts, leather and why tear inducingly tight climbing shoes might not always be a good thing. Good footwork, however, most definitely is!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay TrustBuyers Guide to Choosing Rock Shoes — The Climbers Shop / Joe Brown Blog (theclimbersshopjoebrownblog.co.uk)Footwear — The Joe...2021-09-2833 minOutdoor Gear Chat8: Stoves - Burning Ring of Fire with Stu SmithGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne talk stoves and fetishes in this episode - just how many stoves does a person need? Joining them is special guest Stuart Smith whose experience using stoves across the globe in hot, cold and wet environments shines through with descriptions of fire rainbows, sinking stoves and little prickers. Learn the difference between integral canister systems, multi-fuel stoves, why all gas is not equal and just how reading gas canister instructions helped Stu become an accomplished linguist.Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our...2021-09-2838 minOutdoor Gear Chat7: Trad Climbing Gear - Nice Rack! with BMG Libby PeterGet in touch!Wayne's getting into trad climbing so he and Cathy are joined by British Mountain Guide, Author and DMM Ambassador Libby Peter to discuss what gear he should select for his first rack and why. Learn about why there are so many different types of nuts, cams, hex's and krabs, when you may want to use an extender, why coloured karabiners are a great idea and how Cathy unintentionally made an American climber very, very happy!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity:Young...2021-09-1530 minOutdoor Gear Chat6: Walking Boots - When Size Really MattersGet in touch!Join Cathy and Wayne for a second season of science stories and laughter. This episode explains why there are so many boots to choose from, the differences between fabric and leather, how boots should fit, why colour shouldn't matter, the importance of lacing and why the size you were expecting to buy might not be the size you walk out with. There is also mention of saveloy!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Young Minds Matter Appeal | Brathay TrustTo learn...2021-09-1540 minOutdoor Gear Chat5: Gloves - Mittens vs FingersGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of gloves: why a tight glove isn't a good thing, why a large glove isn't necessarily a good thing either (!), why you may want to layer, which gloves are easiest to get a wet hand in and out and why choosing one with a nose wipe is a really good idea. All this AND why Wayne conducted the entire podcast in rubber....!!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising...2021-06-0336 minOutdoor Gear Chat4: Sleeping Bags - Slip Into Something SilkyGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of sleeping bags: why choosing to use a sleeping bag generally gives you a better nights sleep (!), sleeping systems, how to clean a bag at home, why your choice of zip side is important, the differences between synthetic and down, how to make sense of temperature ratings and why a women's specific bag is a great idea if you are a.....woman!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising f...2021-05-2636 minOutdoor Gear Chat3: Socks - My Feet StinkGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of socks and how looking after our feet is critical to enjoying our time outdoors. Listen as they get down to the nitty gritty of footcare, foot smell, blisters, dry skin, sweat glands and trench foot. This is NOT a podcast to listen to while eating!Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising for Brathay Trust (justgiving.com)To learn more about this weeks topic click through...2021-05-1931 minOutdoor Gear Chat2: Layering - The Joy of Moisture ManagementGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of layering: why we sweat, why "wicking" is important, how layers keep us cool AND warm, why more and more clothes are being made from plastic bottles and tree fibres, nasty chafing and why, when it comes to technical underwear, going large is good. In fact there is a lot of talk about underwear. Men's and Women's. It is also highly likely that this is the first ever Podcast to coin the term "Hurty Boob Day"!Listen ,learn, laugh and if...2021-05-1237 minOutdoor Gear Chat1: Waterproofs - I'm Wet Through to My UndiesGet in touch!Cathy and Wayne take a light hearted look at the science of waterproofs: the history of waterproofs, just how wet you can be in waterproofs, why your need to wash (and tumble dry) your waterproofs much more frequently than you used to and why Wayne is planning on being wet through to his undies, on purpose......Listen ,learn, laugh and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Wayne Singleton is fundraising for Brathay Trust (justgiving.com)To learn more about this weeks topic click through to:2021-05-0439 min