A year and a half of design and testing, four prototypes and numerous high-altitude climbs, to build a pack fit for a multiple mountaineering world record holder. In the latest episode of the Osprey Podcast we spoke to the legend himself, Nimsdai Purjal, about his involvement in the Mutant Nimsdai 90 creation process, his must-haves for the pack and how life has changed since the release of his epic Netflix documentary, 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on...

In this episode, we talk to Dr Greg Potter, of Resilient Nutrition, discussing some of the key considerations when maximising your sleep and nutrition. We take a look at why sleep is so important and how you can introduce a few relatively simple things to improve your sleep dramatically, including how to help tackle night shifts and the problem with the sleep schedule that our schooling pushes on young people. We also dive in to nutrition, tackling a few myths and learning some general rules...

In this episode, we sit down with Pro Adventure Photographer, Dan Milner and learn about what it means to be the photographer on the expedition; when you're there to document the adventure but every time you pick up the camera, you may risk jeopardising the mission. We explore Dan's approach to photographing in extreme environments, some of the key things to keep in mind, the importance of being adaptive and the realities of telling stories when you don't yet know the outcome. Wrapping up the...

In this episode we speak with explorer, presenter, creative and Osprey ambassador, Sofia Jin. Sofia champions women in the outdoors and loves exploration in all its forms. We explore Sofia's experiences as an Asian woman in the outdoors, her personal journey with PTSD and what inspires her. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, we talk to renowned author, The Natural Navigator, Tristan Gooley. Tristan takes us on a journey into the topic of his new book, The Secret World of Weather, looking at how to read the weather that surrounds us every day. Tristan teaches us how we can use the small clues that are presented to us on a daily basis, in order to make conclusions about what the weather might do next, what direction we're facing and more. Tristan later demonstrates the depth of his knowledge as he...

Dr. Michele Ufer - Motivation & Goals    In this week’s episode, we chat to sports psychologist and extreme endurance athlete, Dr. Michele Ufer.    Michele reveals the psychology behind effective goal setting and how to find and keep motivated. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode, we chat to Osprey adventurers, Jonathan Pain and Fergus Crawley. With a passion for raising awareness and funds for men’s mental health, Jonathan and Fergus spoke with us about their challenge in November last year, Project Vertical. The challenge saw them ascend the UK's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, 22 times in 11 days for Movember, with a focus on mental health to encourage men not to suffer in silence. We also hear about how they trained for the challenge and their...

In our latest podcast episode we sit down with Tom Entwistle, Vice President of Product and Sales EMEA at Osprey Europe to reveal what life at Osprey is really like and what drives us. As well as discussing the future of pack technologies, sustainability and how enjoying the outdoors is more important than ever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s episode, we chat to hemp farmer and renowned Music Video, TV and Film director, Steve Barron. Steve talks us through the benefits of farming hemp and its many applications throughout various industries as a sustainable, organic fibre. He also teaches us about its tumultuous past and why it has been held back from mass production until, potentially, the near future. We also hear about Steve’s personal history as a highly acclaimed Music Video, TV and Film director, having worked...

In this week’s episode, we chat to Superhuman Mountaineer and extreme adventurer, Nims Purja MBE. As a child, born without even a pair of flip flops to his name, Nims tells us about his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a record breaking mountaineer through Project Possible, where he climbed 14 of the world’s highest peaks in under 7 months. We also hear about his time in the Ghurkas and how Nims became the first ever Ghurka to pass selection for the elite UK Special Forces, the...

In this week’s episode, we chat to barefoot runner, author, story-teller and accomplished adventurer, Anna McNuff. As the child of 2 Olympians, Anna tells us about her experiences battling her own expectations, finding her own path and seeking fulfilment through the challenge of adventure. We hear from the "Barefoot Britain" athlete about how to go from running in shoes, to running without them and all the trials that come with that transition. Plus, Anna takes us through the benefits of...

In this week’s episode, we chat to British Downhill and Enduro World Champion mountain biker, wife and mum of one, Tracy Moseley. Growing up on a dairy farm in Malvern, Tracy tells us how her childhood love of mountain biking has evolved to span a 20 year professional MTB career. With 15 World Enduro wins, 3 World Enduro championships and 2 World Cup Downhill Championships under her belt, not to mention biking trips to the Himalayas and the Andes, the Trek team coach has no plans to slow down...

In this episode we chat to Christof Nettekoven, German expedition climber, alpinist explorer and devourer of cultural variety around the world. Christof has led expeditions to 5 first ascents in the past 5 years alone. Apart from unclimbed peaks, the pristine culture of mountain tribes along the way fascinate him the most. His documentary “Afghanistan´s Secret Peaks/Das andere Afghanistan” about Afghan nomads has been shown at several recent film festivals. Christof tells us about his recent...

In this episode, survival specialist, expedition leader, adventurer and author Megan Hine chats to us about her life and career, behind and in front of the camera. From her childhood day’s mountain climbing with her geologist father to her journeys through the Amazon meeting undiscovered people and cultures, we find out how Megan’s life has been shaped by her adventures. From her first forays into mountaineering, survival and bushcraft instruction she has been fascinated by the way the human...

This week we chat to Roman Rohrmoser, a professional freeride skier and mountain biker who is world-renowned for his passion for snow. Skiing from just two years old, Roman is most at home in the mountains. In his childhood, Roman competed in national and international alpine competitions. Now a professional free rider he prefers off-piste powder to neatly groomed pistes.  Roman tells us all about his adventures on and off the slopes including a couple of perilous trips which led to some...

This week we are chatting to former Olympic, European and Commonwealth cycling champion, British jockey and all-round daredevil, Victoria Pendleton CBE.   Dreaming of becoming a Vet as a child, Victoria’s journey into track cycling was somewhat organic. Her childhood love of sport combined with her father’s enthusiasm for family cycling trips, leading her to become one of the best female track cyclists Great Britain has ever seen. We discuss with her how she became a champion, what it was...

Jay tells us how he’s finding his new found TV fame, why he feels the TV hit SAS Who Dares Wins holds a valuable message for the younger generation about perseverance, and the benefits of taking yourself outside of your comfort zone. Speaking of taking yourself outside of your comfort zone, Jay shares with us his plans for an upcoming UK endurance challenge in aid of charity, for mental health and wellbeing. This epic feat of endurance will include cycling the length of the UK, swimming the...

In this episode we chat to former Royal Marines commando, ex-Special Forces operator and star of TV’s ‘SAS Who Dares Wins’ and ‘Inside the Real Narcos’. Jason has faced some of the toughest and most dangerous situations imaginable, he’s battled enemies on the battle field and in his own mind. We speak to him about canoes, cartels and coping with fear. Following a successful career in the Special Forces Jason is no stranger to extreme situations. In his Netflix TV documentary series ‘Inside...

In this episode we chat to Anne Wangler, German-born freeride skier. Anne has been skiing since the age of two when her parents strapped skis on her and pushed her downhill. From that moment Anne realised that skiing made her happy, this love for ski developed throughout her childhood with ski racing, at 16 she stopped ski racing and started experimenting with ski jumping before finding her try passion for freeride skiing following a trip to Japan. Anne talks to us about what motivates her...

Former Royal Marines Commando and extreme TV adventurer, Aldo Kane, talks to us about his experiences of working and filming in extreme conditions including during the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. When faced with challenging conditions how does he cope both physically and mentally? We also explore Aldo's period in complete isolation and sensory deprivation during filming for BBC Horizon series. Isolation can have an extreme impact on our bodies and circadian rhythms, Aldo tells us the...

Welcome to the Osprey Podcast. We'll be chatting to a whole host of our inspirational Outdoor Ambassadors and Athletes including Aldo Kane, Jason Fox and Anne Wangler to name just a few. We’ll be exploring the issues which motivate them and delving into their latest adventures. So if you’re keen to learn some lessons from those who take life and adventure to the absolute limits…stay tuned to the Osprey Podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy