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The Mountain People Podcast

作者: Rab Equipment

最近更新: 2023/10/9

The Mountain People Podcast delivers the most inspirational stories from our athletes, key industry ...

Recent Episodes

Heather Weidner: Pro Climbing Parenthood

Professional climbing, new motherhood, and personal hardship.Colorado based Rab athlete Heather Weidner shares the journey and philosophy behind her elite level sport and trad climbing achievements, and the meaning behind the routes she climbs.A former ballet dancer and veterinary surgeon, Heather recently became a mother. In this podcast episode, she discusses the challenges and joys of climbing throughout pregnancy, and her approach to getting back on the wall after birth.

2023/10/9

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Natt Williams: Riding the Route Less Travelled

Balancing bikepacking expeditions to remote wilderness with corporate and family life.Rab ambassador Nat Williams shares the highs and lows of biking in remote regions, from traversing Iceland on two-wheels to the 1900KM Silk Road Mountain Race through Kyrgyzstan.What are the unique challenges of cycling at altitude? How do you prepare for the rugged terrain and harsh weather conditions? What are Natt’s top tips for planning journeys through some of the world’s most challenging cycling terrain?And, how do you balance all of this with ‘a proper grown-up job in London’ and a young family?

2023/10/2

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Karen Darke: Ability is a State of Mind

Managing the mindset for adventure after a life-changing climbing accident.Paralysed in a climbing accident as a young woman, Karen Darke explores the mindset needed to approach extreme adventure, and shares her mantra that ‘ability is a state of mind’.Karen’s curious and creative nature has led her to live a life full of thrills, from traversing Greenland on skis, climbing El Cap, Himalayan hand biking, and even competing in two Paralympic Games.Studious and inquisitive, Karen continues to inspire others and challenge the status quo through her books, talks, and workshops.

2023/9/25

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Erik Weihenmayer and Felipe Tapia Nordenflycht: El Valle del Silencio

After avoiding Patagonia for 20 years, blind adventurer, Erik Weihenmayer recounts his inaugural trip to El Valle de Silencio with his friend, Chilean climber and photographer, Felipe Tapia Nordenflycht.Although from Chile, Felipe has never had the opportunity to visit the climbers' paradise that sits in his home country. They discuss their aim to make Erik the first blind person to stand atop Torre Norte, and to fulfill a lifelong dream of Felipe's.

2023/9/17

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Kev Shields: The Adaptive Approach To New Routing

How do you seek out quality new routes? And, how to adapt your beta and approach to accommodate disability? Born with limb difference in one hand, Scottish new route pioneer Kev Shields discusses how a sense of community and trust in those around him help him achieve his climbing goals, as he embarks on a quest to send his first E8 trad route. In this episode, Kev shares how he has learnt to work with the unique challenges of his disability in climbing and training, and explores the positive impact of climbing on his mental health, self-respect, and sense of purpose.

2023/9/11

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Jo Newton: From Trauma to Triumph

After losing her lower leg in an avalanche in the Alps, Jo Newton shares her journey through trauma to the international paraclimbing competition stage.A story so powerful it compels you to listen, Jo’s responses to trauma pay testament to the best of the human spirit, courage, friendship and determination.A single mum and Engineering Director working on cutting-edge plastics recycling solutions, Jo's company, Reventas, are unwavering in their support for her paraclimbing career.Grab a cuppa, sit back. This is Jo’s remarkable story.

2023/9/4

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Vedangi Kulkarni: Around the World in 159 Days

What does it take to become the youngest woman to cycle around the world? Setting out at just 19 years old, Rab athlete Vedangi Kulkarni became the youngest woman to cycle the 29,000km across 15 countries around the globe. Vedangi discovered her passion for bikes on a Brighton to London cycle during her university studies. In fact, she loved the experience so much that she carried on to northern Scotland. On route, she read a book about cycling solo around the world, that sparked her next adventure. Host Andy Cave caught up with Vedangi part way through her recent mission in Ladakh.

2023/8/28

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Material Facts: Taking Responsibility for Change

Environmental education: it’s our responsibility. In this special edition of The Mountain People Podcast, Debbie Read, our Head of Corporate Communications and CSR, talks with Science Presenter Huw James about why industries should be leading the charge on environmental education and passing on their knowledge to consumers.

2023/8/24

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Material Facts: High Performance, Lower Impact

Can high-performance outdoor gear ever be completely sustainable?In this special edition episode of The Mountain People Podcast, Science Presenter Huw James and Rab Design Director Tim Fish delve into the challenges and limitations we face when creating more sustainable gear.

2023/8/23

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Material Facts: Sourcing More Sustainable Gear

How to source more sustainable outdoor gear: challenges and informed choices.In this special edition episode of The Mountain People Podcast, Science Presenter Huw James joins host Andy Cave to discuss the challenges of buying sustainable gear, understanding what makes it sustainable, and how we can help our customers make informed choices.

2023/8/22

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Hetty Kingston: Riding the Path through Pregnancy

Navigating identity, the importance of community, and new motherhood in the outdoors. Having recently become a new mother to twins, Rab athlete Hetty Kingston shares her journey of gravel biking throughout pregnancy.Hetty gives insight into her lived experiences of pregnancy in the outdoors, and debunks the myths and conflicting advice she encountered along the way.

2023/8/14

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Climbing Life Kenya: The Transformative Power of Skill Sharing

Discover the transformative power of skill sharing at Climbing Life Kenya, in collaboration with the Global Climbing Initiative.In this episode, Rab athlete and coach Marcus Garcia, Liz Ndindi and Dani Dobrot join host Andy Cave as they reflect on their journey of growth, empowerment, safety and inclusivity as they guide an emerging climbing community on the road to self-discovery.

2023/8/6

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Glenmore Lodge: Surviving and Thriving in the Scottish Winter Mountains

From the essential skills and mindset needed to stay safe whilst moving through the mountains, from winter walking, to tackling treacherous climbs on ice and mixed terrain, Glenmore Lodge Chief Instructor, Heather Morning, and Mountain Guide Stu McAleese, are unrivalled in their experience of Scottish winter. Situated in the Cairngorms National Park, Glenmore Lodge has provided to mountain skills training, and opportunities to gain qualifications, for over seventy years.

2023/3/13

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Jacopo Buffachi: Preparation and Mindset of the Backcountry Skier

Sharp decision making, thorough preparation, and understanding conditions and risks. Born and raised beneath Monte Bianco, Rab and Lowe Alpine’s Head of Design, Jacopo Buffachi, discusses the mindset and preparation needed to stay safe and make the most of backcountry ski touring. What are common hazards early season versus later in the year? What is the standard avalanche safety kit to carry before skiing off piste? And, how does his experience as a mountain guide and mountain rescue team member influence the gear he helps create?

2023/3/6

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Greg Boswell and Guy Robertson: Ephemeral

Season after season, Rab athlete Greg Boswell and Guy Robertson push the boundaries of the possible, making bold first ascents, often ground up, with little prior knowledge of what lies ahead. We ask them about the secret to finding good conditions, falling off, and balancing a climbing obsession with a regular job and family life. And, what went into filming Ephemeral, the Scottish winter climbing film shot by Al Lee?

2023/2/27

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Julian Carr: Mastering the Mindset

We chat to ski freeride legend Julian Carr about tackling huge cliff drops, his mental preparation and how to say ‘no’, even with a large film crew in tow. Having appeared in multiple Warren Miller ski movies, Julian is a true professional, savouring every moment of being a full-time skier.

2023/2/20

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Boris Langenstein: Himalayan Ski Exploration

In this episode, Chamonix-based mountain guide, Boris Langenstein discusses the challenges of high-altitude skiing, with a big pack and little chance of rescue. This is true exploration where partnership and acceptance of risk are essential. How do you make good decisions when tired at such altitudes? What happens when one person is not strong enough to continue?

2023/2/12

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Jon Gupta: High Altitude Life

Meticulous planning, physical and mental strain, and strong emotions: Rab athlete Jon Gupta talks us through the make-up of high-altitude mountaineering expeditions in the Himalayas. So, what kit is needed? What’s the secret of getting people to bond? How integral are Sherpas to a team’s success? And, how much does a trip like this cost?

2023/2/6

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Bronwyn Hodgins & Jacob Cook: Greenland Sea to Summit

Based out of Squamish, Canada, Rab athletes Bronwyn Hodgins and Jacob Cook are no strangers to ambitious journeys across vast landscapes in search of adventurous first ascents. Having recently completed a 65-day human powered expedition along the coast of Greenland, the duo share insight into how they plan these impressive missions, how they secure their success, and the moments that make it all worthwhile.

2023/1/30

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Faiçal Bourkiba and Jeff Mercier: Land of the Cold Sun

Hailing from a land with little culture of alpinism, Rab athlete Faiçal Bourkiba discusses his dreams of developing winter climbing possibilities in Morocco, and the challenges of sourcing equipment from local markets. Full of alpine aspiration, Faiçal teamed up with fellow Rab athlete Jeff Mercier to bring two different worlds together for a first ascent in the remote Atlas Mountains of Morocco in winter. Documented in the film ‘Land of the Cold Sun’, this story takes us beyond the superficial, to ponder what alpinism truly means.

2023/1/23

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Krister Kopala: The White Giant

From groundbreaking first descents, to gnarly backcountry touring missions, Rab athlete and extreme snowboarder, Krister Kopala finds inspiration in exploring the mountain ranges of Northern Norway. Krister talks of cutting edge descents (including his latest film 'The White Giant'), and his journey from the speed of freeride snowboard to more nuanced technical steep snowboarding where the consequences of one mistake can be fatal. As well as the continual learning and challenge of finding the courage to turn back when conditions seem uncertain.

2023/1/16

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Roeland Van Oss: Climbing4Climate

Chamonix-based Dutch mountain guide, Roeland Van Oss, set out to climb all 4000m peaks in the Alps in a summer, without using any powered transport to travel between them. In a year where the effects of climate change were felt across Europe more than ever, Roeland wanted to set an example of how we can all do small things to impact change. Just a few weeks into Roeland’s challenge tragic news broke of a colossal Glacier collapse on the Marmolada, in the Dolomites. By foot and by bike, Roeland ticked off all 82 peaks in just over 10 weeks.

2022/11/28

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Marie Uri: Climbing is for Everyone

When Marie Uri first got in to climbing, there were very few women who looked like her, neither her size nor her colour. Marie has type 2 diabetes, is neurodiverse and describes herself as being ‘a generous body type person’. Raised in Guadeloupe before moving to the suburbs of Paris to finish her schooling, Marie’s passion for languages ultimately brought her to London, where she joined the Marylebone Mountaineering Club. She was so engrossed in learning how to climb that it did not occur to her to question whether climbing was for her. Instead, she just indulged herself in the places, the movement, the people. Marie is simply in love with trad climbing and now mentors other women at the start of their journeys.

2022/9/5

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Michelle Nevill: A Key to Authenticity

London-based, proud Mum Chelle Nevill has struggled with her mental health over the years. It wasn’t until she discovered climbing, when she really started to make lasting progress. Chelle was diagnosed with depression in 2009 and says, “I have always done my best to try and be strong and overcome my own obstacles, but it wasn't until I found climbing that I started to really make progress that was lasting and didn't feel like a mask for my issues, but more of a tool-box that gave me what I needed to better understand myself.” We chat about Womens Trad festival and her dream of one day climbing a Yosemite big wall.

2022/8/29

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Rachael Crewesmith: Have Fun and be the Best You Can be

Rachael Crewesmith works as an instructor, coach and mentor across a variety of mountain sports. Whether its winter climbing on Ben Nevis, mountain biking across Nepal or trad climbing on a sea cliff, Rachael loves it all and is passionate about sharing her knowledge and skill. She combines her technical knowledge with a strong background in coaching, including coaching climbing for the BMC, and is also a key part of the Women’s Trad festival. Rachael talks about her work and is uniquely placed to share insights on dealing with a fear of heights, a fear of falling, being bold and generally getting the best from yourself.

2022/8/22

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Angus Kille: Turning Dreams into Reality

Angus has climbed hard free routes on El Capitan, he climbed the infamous E9 Indian face on Cloggy as a youth, and recently set his sights on climbing a 9a sport route in Spain. Suffice to say, Angus Kille knows a thing or two about ‘being bold’. He talks about setting ambitious goals and making them a reality. How he handles the pressure on the climb and off it, and more specifically how he manages deep-seated fear of falling or the thought of it. He also answers questions such as ‘how do you prepare for a 9a’ and ‘what’s it like trying the same 9a big project as your partner’, in his case Hazel Findlay?

2022/8/15

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Jerry Moffatt: Master of the Mind

Jerry Moffatt is a living legend. He was one of the best climbers through the 1980s and 90s. Jerry excelled in all disciplines of rock climbing consistently pushing standards to new heights around the world - in bouldering, trad climbing, redpointing, flashing and on-sighting. But it wasn’t all plain sailing. Jerry battled with injuries and initially struggled to realise his best form in competitions. He shares the strategies he used to start winning. Jerry, like many people, believe the mind is the most important muscle, he’s even written a book on the subject – Mastermind, Mental Training for Climbers.

2022/8/8

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Bronwyn Hodgins: Preparation is Key

Rab athlete Bronwyn Hodgins shares her mental approach to preparing for Golden Gate 5:13a, a desperate 30 plus pitch free route on El Capitan, Yosemite. As a guide, mentor and elite rock climber based in Squamish BC Canada, Bronwyn shares insights into the workshops she runs to help people overcome the fear of falling. Bronwyn also regales stories of her recent adventures in South America, big walls in Mexico, and new free ascents in Cochomo, Chile. She rarely sits still. We also ask her what she does on rest days? I mean does she even need rest days?

2022/8/1

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Professor Lew Hardy: The Psychology of Elite Performance

A candid chat with Professor Lew Hardy, who trained as a British mountain guide but went on to help set up the Institute for the Psychology of Elite Performance at Bangor University. He worked on research projects with Royal Marines, England’s cricket team, Olympians and countless other groups. Lew shares insights into what drives high achievers and how we might realise our potential. We chat about self-belief, resilience, what can help us make good decisions even under pressure and why some folk can seemingly handle risk better than others.

2022/7/25

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Tom Randall & Pete Whittaker: The Great Rift

Rab athlete, Tom Randall, has travelled the world in search of the quirkiest crack climbs that nature has to offer. Faced with the prospect of a year without international travel, Tom and his climbing partner, Pete Whittaker, needed a project closer to home. And so ‘The Great Rift’ was born. In this exclusive interview, he explains how an almost 800m, perfectly smooth, horizontal concrete crack under a motorway bridge on the M5 caught his eye.

2022/3/25

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