69: Everest 50 - 1975 Expedition with Sir Chris Bonington and Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite

Get in touch!The first of an extra special 5 part series, Cathy & Wayne are joined by two members of the 1975 Everest South West Face expedition which saw Doug Scott and Dougal Haston endure the highest bivvy ever survived to become the first two Britons to stand on the summit of the worlds highest mountain.Expedition leader, Sir Chris Bonington and key member of the climbing team Paul ‘Tut’ Braithwaite describe the responsibility, sense of adventure, logistics, equipment, camaraderie and conditions they encountered climbing the worlds highest mountain via a new route. This is a unique and captivating insight into an audacious and record breaking ascent told by the people who were there.Listen ,learn and if you are able, please consider donating to our chosen charity: Community Action NepalThe Climbers Shop and Joe Brown Shops | Outdoor Clothing & Equipment UKThe Joe Brown Outdoor AcademyJoe Brown Outdoor AcademyBuy: Everest The Hard Way - the story of the 1975 SW Face ExpeditionBuy: More books by Chris BoningtonBuy: Mountain Guru, The Life of Doug Scott by Catherine MooreheadIf you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:Episode 67: Joe Brown and Kangchenjunga 1955 Episode 66: Kit Lists - Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom RipleyEpisode 62: Community Action Nepal @KMF24Episode 41: How To Keep Warm With Doctor Down Matt FullerEpisode 30: Kit Lists - 8000m Peaks With Jon GuptaEpisode 26: Kit Lists - Expeditions With Andy CaveEpisode 13: Joe Browns and The Climbers Shop Big HistoryThe video of this podcast is available on You Tube