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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


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The Mount Everest Foundation

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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