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THE TICKLIST: Max Milne Flashes The Ace (Font 8B)

In this week's Ticklist, Rob talks us through Max Milne's flash of The Ace (8B/V13), Solly Kemball Dorey's ascent of Isles of Wonder Sit Start (Font 8C+), and David Fitzgerald's ascent of Big Z (Font 8C+).

Six Key Pieces of Historic Mountain Clothing

The authors of a forthcoming book on British outdoor clothing (Kickstarting now!) pick out six key pieces of...

Top UK Summer Bouldering Destinations

Tom Newberry shares some ideas for cooler summer bouldering spots around the UK...  As the Northern Axis tilts closer to the sun, the days are long and warm and sunny weather ensues. The summer season usually brings about a low point in television...

Adventures For Kids - A Gritstone Bouldering Guide for Children and their Parents

Keen indoor boulderers but new to the outdoors, the Burton family headed to Stanage with a guide aimed at kids and their parents. How would they take to real rock..?

Skills Expert Tips - How to Choose the Right Running Challenge For You

The term 'running challenge' might suggest battles of extreme endurance, but a challenge is really anything that stretches you personally, says Keri Wallace, author of a new guide to 100 of the best runs in the UK. Which is the...

Interview Aidan Roberts on climbing Arrival of the Birds and Spots of Time

Just under a month ago, we reported on Aidan Roberts having made two ascents at the very top end. These boulders were known - in their working stages - as The Helvellyn Project, and The Midnight Project. 

Resistance Climbing - Existence is Resistance

Because it's Mallory, and he's still There


Gear Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Platypus Quickdraw Filter

Dan Bailey field-tests his second compact water filter in two months. Why is he particularly taken with this design...?

Boreal Satori - an all round performer

We last reviewed the Satori back in 2019, and whilst the model featured here shares the name, and still sits at the top of Boreal's performance climbing collection, it feels like a big step up from its predecessor in every other way.

Montane Men's Resolve XT Jacket

Whether you're belaying at a blustery crag, hiking at high altitude, or sitting in the pub garden on a chilly evening, there are few pieces of outdoor gear as indispensable as a good down jacket. The Resolve XT is at home in all of the above scenarios, and...


Open Comp Win a Montane Sirocco Lite Jacket

The Montane Sirocco Lite's wind resistant, 100% recycled FEATHERLITE AIR covers the core is coated with a PFC-free DWR to handle passing showers. Then, Montane's own insulation, designed for 4-way stretch, keeps you warm without overheating.  F...

Open Comp Win a Cocoon Ultralight Hammock Set

Cocoon are renowned for their beautifully crafted textile products for travellers - this is your chance to win a full ultralight Hammock set-up worth £589 !

Open Comp Win 1 of 3 Rockfax Digital Subscriptions with Summit Financial Services

Get ready for a Summer of climbing with Summit Financial Services who have partnered with Rockfax to give away 3 x Rockfax Digital 6 month subscriptions.


Gear News & Press Releases

These are announcements direct from Manufacturers & Brands

Friends in High Places - Photo Book

A book combining photos and stories, celebrating trad and adventure climbing. Across the UK, Europe and Africa, tales and quotes from known wads to dark horses give an insight into some of the world's most beautiful climbs.

Climbers for Palestine climb 366km, and raise over $85,000 in global climb-a-thon

Bouldering upgrade starts at EICA:Ratho after sportscotland investment

Arc'teryx Alpine Academy returns to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc - July 4 – July 7, 2024 

MPOWERD Luci Site Lights – Innovative "Stake" Lights.


Centre Manager - Depot Manchester (Trafford Park)

Are you ready to lead and inspire in the heart of the UK's indoor climbing scene? Join us at Depot Manchester as our Centre Manager and take your...

Social Media Content Creator

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Mile End Climbing Wall for a Social Media Content Creator.

Front of House Manager

We are recruiting for a Front of House Manager with strong people management skills and a customer-focused outlook to join our team, based across two sites in Milton Keynes.

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