82: Robbie Phillips @KMF 2025

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Ever wondered how one of the hardest climbers in the UK chooses his rock boots?

Recorded live at Kendal Mountain Festival, Cathy & Wayne catch up with Scarpa Athlete, professional climber, coach, You Tuber and Speaker Robbie Phillips delving into key rock boot fitting tips for all types of climbing. Through his career, Robbie has moved from comp climbing for Team GB through all disciplines including bouldering, sport climbing, trad climbing, winter climbing, and big walling. His lust for adventure and travel has taken him across the globe where he has climbed pretty much every type of rock type in every style.

If you want rock boot advice from the modern master then this episode is for you!

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If you found this interesting then don't forget to download our earlier episodes:

Episode 66: Kit Lists for Alpine Climbing with BMG Tom Ripley

Episode 44: Helmets with Neil Gresham and Emma Powell

Episode 37: Ropes with Edelrid

Episode 28: Mountain Boots with Scarpa

Episode 20: Carabiners with Chris Rowlands, DMM

Episode 9: Rock boots - Trust The Rubber

Episode 7: Choosing a Trad Climbing Rack with BMG Libby Peter