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Climbing Kangchenjunga 8586m

We chat with climber and mountaineer Jon Gupta about what it’s like to climb Kangchenjunga 70 years after Joe Brown became one of the first Britons to climb above 8000m in the Himalaya.

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La Sportiva Factory Visit

The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown team went on a visit to La Sportiva in the Italian Dolomites to see how their rock climbing, mountaineering and running footwear is made and review the full range of La Sportiva technical outdoor clothing.

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Kendal Mountain Festival

Our podcast season at Kendal Film Festival meant Outdoor Gear Chat was joined by special guests from across the outdoor industry including brand specialists, product designers, gear testers, brand ambassadors, sponsored athletes, national centres and charities. We even got to record live in The Barrel House! Listen to our podcasts for information on outdoor clothing and equipment design, passion, science, expertise, ultra runners, mountaineers, rock climbers and a little peek into what goes on behind the scenes at your favourite brands.

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Waterproof Fabrics Are Changing - Here’s What You Need To Know….

There are big changes happening in the world of waterproof clothing. 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 so we can enjoy hill waling, backpacking, trail running, hiking, climbing and mountaineering.

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New Slate Guide

New rock climbing and bouldering guide book to the Llanberis slate quarries. Written by Joe Brown staff team member Neil Harrison.

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