GORE-TEX BRAND BOTHY STAGE 2024

Welcome to the GORE-TEX Brand Bothy Stage, kindly presented by GORE-TEX Brand.

The GORE-TEX Brand Bothy Stage hosts brand athletes, explorers andadventurers. Fun conversations with super stars hosted by ourpresenters Becki Vale, Rachael Crewesmith and George Lonsdale!

Free to attend, no booking required. Times and talks subject to change – updates will be on display at Basecamp Info Desk.

Friday 22 November

9:45 Ted SimpsonHuman / Nature - Impactful Storytelling from the Wild EdgesPresented by BlundstoneTed Simpson, director of the 2023 People's Choice winning film, The Eagle With The Sunlit Eye, shares his perspectives on navigating complex environmental issues through film, and crafting stories with emotion in the great outdoors.

10.30 Rich SutcliffeIt’s More Than Trees - The Story Behind the BrandPresented by Passenger ClothingPassenger’s founder shares the fascinating story behind the brand, what inspires his meaningful escapism, and the company’s journey to planting over 1.4million trees and counting…

11.15 Outdoor Recreation ArchiveNot Another Dry Talk: 35 Years of the GORE-TEX Products GuaranteePresented by GORE-TEX BrandSince 1989, the famous black diamond has swung from every GORE-TEX Product, promising to keep you dry whatever the circumstances. Join us to celebrate with top brand speakers and outdoor community leaders, taking us through the archives, stories, and products that stand out on the brand’s epic timeline. 

12.00 Warren SmithMaster the Slopes: A Ski Technique WorkshopPresented by Helly HansenJoin renowned ski expert Warren Smith for an immersive masterclass designed to elevate your skiing technique, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast. 

13.00 Josh Reid & Juliet ElliottFilmmaking on the MovePresented by RestrapThis 30-minute session explores the essentials of filming while bike touring. Learn practical tips for capturing the journey, from equipment selection and simple on-the-road editing techniques to striking the balance between filming with adventure. 

13.45 Tamara LungerFinding My BalancePresented by deuterTamara’s fascination with the world’s highest mountains began at 14, leading her to summit her first 8,000-meter peak at 23. A tragic event on K2, however, shifted her path, forcing her to create a new balance in her life.

14.30 Emma Holgate & Pauline SandersonFootstepsPresented by RabJugal, Nepal, explored on ski and foot by four women—Sarah, Emma, Lucy, and Pauline—following in the footsteps of the first all-female expedition to the Himalaya in 1955. This 2024 journey saw them skiing glaciers, scouting routes, and inspiring future adventurers.

15.15 Tamara Lunger & Jesse DuftonScreening: The Blind Ascent with live Q&APresented by GORE-TEX BrandUnited by climbing and experiences of difficult crossroads in their lives, The Blind Ascent tracks record-setting athletes Tamara Lunger and Jesse Dufton as they ascend Norway’s frozen Gausta Falls. Part of GORE-TEX Brand’s new series Breaking Trails, this episode follows pairs of inspiring individuals as they forge paths and form connections in the outdoors.

16.15 Eben Muse & Mark VaughanAccess LandPresented by BMCJoin us for an inspiring discussion and screening of Access Land, a short film from the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) that highlights the crucial role of nature in our lives and the ongoing campaign for greater public access to outdoor spaces. This event explores the BMC’s advocacy for a right to roam, reconnecting people with nature and ensuring these spaces are accessible for all.

17.00 Emily Williams & Roxanna BarryMaking CapsizedPresented by OspreySo, how did we end up dragging a canoe across a bog on Lewis? Join Every Body Outdoors co-founder Emily Williams and Director Roxanna Barry for behind the scenes tales from the making of their film Capsized. Find out what it feels like to put yourself on the screen to be the representation you want to see, and film a canoe adventure when you’ve never been in a canoe before!

17:45 Ammara Abid & Fiona EnglishWomen Hikers - the Outdoors is for EveryonePresented by adidas TERREXAmmara Abid and Fiona English will discuss how we can get more women involved in the outdoors and ask questions about what simple barriers are currently getting in the way of the outdoors being for everyone.

Saturday 23 November

09.45 Ian Sansbury, Dan Beaumont, Stephen Hall, & Giles ThurstonMind Over Mountains: The Healing Power of Nature for Mental HealthJoin us for valuable insights into how nature, outdoor challenges, and community-based activities can foster positive mental well-being. Drawing from the experiences of Mind Over Mountains and The Big Rounds, this panel will focus on practical ways individuals can use nature to support mental health, combat isolation, and reduce the distractions of modern life.

10.30 Hetty KingstonMotherhood on Two Wheels: Tackling a Bikepacking Race with TwinsPresented by RabHetty explores how motherhood has shaped her approach to sport, work, and adventure, sharing her experience of taking her one-year-old twins on their first ultra bikepacking race, Dead Ends & Cake. From towing a trailer uphill to carrying her bike on her back, it was an unforgettable adventure full of challenges.

11.15 Stu WoodmanNatural Energy: Foraging for FuelPresented by GORE-TEX BrandFree food alert! Swing by to meet, greet, and eat with Stu Woodman, professional forager and wild chef from the depths of Cornwall, as he serves up some all-natural expedition-enhancing energy bites, all sourced from our wild spaces, in his trusty GORE-TEX Gear.

12.00 Lise WortleyWomen with Altitude: Following History's Forgotten Female AdventurersPresented by PassengerJoin adventurer and Passenger ambassador, Lise Wortley aka Woman with Altitude, as she retraces the steps of female explorers lost to the history books. Stories of faded names, first ascents, and new-found escapism.

12.45 Matt StaniekSaving WindermerePresented by PatagoniaHear from the Save Windermere campaign about how they have taken on the multi-billion-pound water company, United Utilities, which is illegally dumping sewage into England’s largest lake. Learn more about the problems Windermere is facing, and how we can make the lake a shining light for freshwater conservation in the UK.

13.30 Lonnie Dupre, Andrea Paulson, & Chris HumphrisHow the Right Insulation Enables Your AdventuresPresented by PrimaLoftJoin accomplished arctic explorer Lonnie Dupre, PrimaLoft head of innovation Andrea Paulson, and PrimaLoft head of global sales and dedicated outdoor adventurer Chris Humphris for a discussion on how the right gear enables you to pursue your passions in any conditions.

14.15 Henry SchniewindSafety is Freedom: Have More Fun, Be Safer Off-Piste and Ski TouringPresented by ORTOVOXHenry Schniewind, founder of Henry's Avalanche Talk (HAT) aims to educate skiers and snowboarders so the risks are no more than everyday activities like driving a car. Henry will focus on observation, checklists, teamwork, and managing human factors, rather than snow science. Safety is freedom!

15.15 Leo HouldingA Year of Family AdventuresPresented by BerghausEver wondered what a yearlong adventure with your family would be like? Join Leo Houlding to talk all things travel, ‘van schooling’ and exploration, with stories on how Leo, Jessica, Freya and Jackson are navigating life off road, and the priceless experiences that come along with it. From Norway and Yosemite to Hawaii to Kyrgyzstan it’s not one to be missed!

16.15 Josh Wade, Ben Mounsey, & James PooleHomegrownPresented by The North Face and sportsshoes.comKendalian Josh Wade spends most of his time training in the Lake District and has several top 10 national and international ultra race finishes to his name. Discover Josh’s phenomenal journey from local fell runner to international ultra runner when he talks onstage with running legend/seriously good fell runner Ben Mounsey from sportsshoes.com and The North Face Explorer, photographer, filmmaker and ultra-runner James Poole.

17:00 Jackie PaasoPremiere Screening: The Reasons We Ride with Live Jackie Paaso Q&APresented by GORE-TEX BrandThe Reasons We Ride, from the GORE-TEX Brand Breaking Trails series, follows big-mountain legend Jackie Paaso as she takes 22-year-old skier Manon Loschi from the Alps to the beautiful, brutal wilds of Sweden’s Jämtland County. As they face new challenges, both athletes ask themselves: “Why do we do this?”.

18.00 Tom KayA Founder's Journey: Building FinisterrePresented by FinisterreWhat does it take to build a purpose-led business? From starting in a flat above a surf shop in 2003, Tom Kay’s unwavering belief has driven Finisterre to pioneer responsible product creation – today, Finisterre has 11 stores, including three Repairs Workshops in Bristol, St Agnes, and their new flagship store in London.

Sunday 24 November

09.45 Jen Lowthrop, Jen Scotney, & Habeebah AhmadKomoot Hiking Rally and Multi-Day HikesPresented by komootHear all about the first ever komoot Hiking Rally and get inspired to plan your own multi-day hike. Get inspired by this year’s Hiking Rally film, and learn about our Get to the Start Line grant, with Jen Lowthrop (Peak District National Park Foundation), Jen Scotney (writer and Mountain Leader) and one of komoots grant winners, Habeebah Ahmad.

10.30 The Morning After the Night Bef-GORE: A GORE-TEX Brand ASMR Hangover CurePresented by GORE-TEX BrandBig night, was it? Pop on some headphones, take a load off, and immerse yourself in a soothing and unique GORE-TEX Brand ASMR experience that’ll bring you back to the land of the living.

11.15 Lonnie DupreAlone at the Top - Climbing Denali in the Dead of WinterPresented by PrimaLoftIn one of his most challenging expeditions, polar explorer Lonnie Dupre reached the summit of Denali, North America’s tallest peak. And he did it alone, the first person ever to accomplish this sub-arctic feat solo during the coldest and darkest time of year. Join Dupre for insight into his harrowing expedition filled with extreme challenge and triumph.

12.00 Alice Sainsbury & Ed JacksonBerghaus Adapts – Continuing to Break the BoundariesPresented by BerghausGetting out in nature is vital, but for the 16 million people living with a disability in the UK, access to the correct kit is a major barrier, which Berghaus is committed to help break down.  Learn about the steps that have already been taken to help break boundaries, build trust and deepen understanding around accessibility, narrated by leading experts from Berghaus, Alice Sainsbury, and Ed Jackson.

12.45 Tim KingtonEverest: It’s More Than Just a Game of LaddersPresented by LowaJoin Tim Kington (LOWA) as he gives a candid, unfiltered account of the highs (and lows) of Everest. Tim’s not a sponsored athlete or full-time mountain guide, he’s a mountaineer and keen photographer, perhaps like you. All of life's great achievements begin with one small spark of inspiration.

13:30 Off Piste Ski TripPresented by The North FaceOff Piste Ski Trip are flipping the narrative and making the slopes more inclusive and accessible for a new generation of skiers and snowboarders – fostering a dynamic subculture within European ski resorts that uniquely blends together winter sports, black culture and community. Join us to get involved.

14.15 GORE-TEX brand + Sportsshoes + Unsanctioned AthleticsTrail vs Road RacePresented by GORE-TEX BrandThe GORE-TEX Brand, Sportsshoes.com, and Unsanctioned Athletics bring a one-of-a-kind test-run to Kendal: a showdown between road and trail, featuring a selection of GORE-TEX Invisible Fit Footwear. The finishing line? That would be telling. But expect a live Q&A and screening of an all-new episode from GORE-TEX Brand’s Breaking Trails.

15.15 Tom Evans, John Bathgate, Katie Kookaburra and Adriana BrownleeAdventures Beyond LimitsPresented by GarminJoin Tom Evans, John Bathgate, Katie Kookaburra and Adriana Brownlee tolearn how a Satellite Communication device can make all the difference when you’re adventuring solo or off grid.

16.00 Andy BerryRelentless Forward ProgressPresented by INOV8Keeping positive, moving forward towards huge goals in 2025 – despite one race not going to plan and another cancelled in 2024.

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