Today we have a real legend on climbing. Someone who I think doesn’t get anywhere near enough recognition for all the work he has done for us all, and all the change that he has made happen, that every single climber, mountaineer and Hill Walker in Scotland has benefited from.
Yes I’m talking about Mountaineering Scotlands very own Kevin Howett.
Now Kevin after 35 years with us is hanging it up and retiring, but before we goes, he is here to give us a history lesson.
For those of you that don’t know, myself and Calum both work for Mountaineering Scotland, and they very kindly allow us to run this podcast through our positions. Mountaineering Scotland is the only recognised representative body for hill walkers, climbers, mountaineers and ski-tourers who live in Scotland or who enjoy Scotland’s mountains, and acts to represent, support and promote Scottish mountaineering. But what started as a passionate team of volunteers, Mountaineering Scotland has been going for over 50 years now. Kevin Howett was the first paid member and has been with us for 35 years.
In this interview Kevin takes us back to the beginning of his career and gives us an insight into the major work that Mountaineering Scotland has been involved in over the last 3 decades, and that he has been crucial in. Kevin gives his own personal perspective on all of the work he has been involved in and how the organisation has evolved. From access to our most beloved areas, to climbing developments both indoors and out, its incredible how much he has done.
It was hard to distill 35 years down to one podcast, so I’ve split this into two parts, the first focusing on his access, conservation and safety work, and the second part will be very climbing focused looking at his role in the development of your indoor climbing walls, the entire coaching scene and our incredible RealRock program.
So strap in and enjoy a journey through time, with Kevin Howett
Episode 40: Kevin Howett - The Northumbrian Halfwit (35 years of Mountaineering Scotland) - Part 2
Episode 38: Robbie Phillips - Part 2: ”The mountains are talking to me man!”
Episode 37: Robbie Phillips - Part 1: King of the Thumb
Episode 36: Sophia and David - The Battle of the Killer Birds
Episode 35: Jamie Lowther - E1>E7 ”Runouts are interesting”
Episode 34: Duncan McCallum - Bolts, EICA Ratho, and now... The Ledge
Episode 33.5 : Lanah Dunsmuir - The Professional Downclimber Part 2
Episode 33: Lanah Dunsmuir - The Professional Downclimber
Episode 32: The Controversial Panel Show with Rebekah Drummond and Robbie Phillips
Episode 31: Kirsty Pallas - ”I’m immune to Hot Aches”
Episode 30: Jamie White - Climb Free
Episode 29: IFSC World Cup Scottish Athletes - Before and after with 6 next generation legends
Episode 28: Kev Shields - The Croc Lover
Episode 27: Karishma Rogerson - From the Seychelles to the topics of Prestwick
Episode 26: Matt Meyerhoff - So I built a climbing wall.. by myself!
Episode 25: Rebekah Drummond - Skye Wall and poopy ropes
Episode 24: Dan Arnold - The Trig Master
Episode 23: Iona Rendall - Ionas Adventures
Episode 22: ScotRock Stars Live Interview - Molly Hughes - Hamish Frost - Iona Rendal
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