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.

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.

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.