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News Shauna Coxsey climbs The Boss, 8B+

Shauna Coxsey becomes the first woman to climb 8B+ on British soil

Fri Night Vid Le Toit de Ben - Quebec 1958

Review Mammut Trion 28 pack

Competition Win a LifeStraw Solo and Purifier Water Filter

Competition Win a set of Gregory Alpaca Gear Organisers

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Video Nils Favre develops new Chironico bouldering area

With the sun coming out and dry rock showing its face for the first time in what seems like a lifetime, here's a video to get you inspired to get out there and get back on that old project, or maybe find one that's yet to be climbed.

30 Apr

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New Route on South Face of Alaska's Mt. Dickey by Tom Livingstone and Gašper Pintar

Tom Livingstone and Slovenian partner Gašper Pintar have made a first ascent on the south face of Mt. Dickey (2909m) in Alaska's Ruth Gorge over four days, naming the line 'The Great Wal...

30 Apr

Interview Mat Wright climbs Rhapsody, E11

Mat Wright has made the seventh ascent of Dave MacLeod's iconic route at Dumbarton Rock, Rhapsody.

24 30 Apr

BMC Publishes New GB Climbing Performance Department Proposals

The British Mountaineering Council has published a series of papers outlining new proposals for the oversight of GB Climbing, following management issues related to the internal business unit last year and a member-led proposal to...

4 29 Apr

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The Gregory Alpinisto LT 38 - A Minimalist All-Rounder

Rob talks us through Gregory's Alpinisto LT 38 - a minimalist approach pack, or streamlined ascent pack which is built for the Alps but could definitely be used as a cragging pack elsewhere.

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Destination Guide Climbing in the Peak District by Public Transport

Polly Harmer shares the best crags that are easily accessed by public transport from Sheffield...

39 1 May

London's First Ever Mountain Marathon

If you're raising money for a charity that helps introduce young people from the city to the mountains, what better way to do it than bringing a mountain to the city? Mike Coppock took the novelty costume to new heights at this year's London Marathon - and even...

4 1 May

Who would have won Tokyo 2020 under the Paris 2024 scoring system?

In exactly one hundred days, sport climbing will once-again grace the Olympic Games, and the search for the next Olympic sport climbing champions will begin.

10 27 Apr

The UK's Best Bouldering — Top Peak District Problems Below 7A

Outdoor bouldering can be one of the most rewarding and easily accessible ways to get out on rock. In this new series, we take a tour through different regions of the UK exploring the best boulder problems in the 4s, 5s and...

27 24 Apr

Skills Top Tips for Learning to Sport Climb Outdoors

If you're enjoying lead climbing indoors and want to transfer your skills to rock, sport climbing can be a fantastic means of experiencing some scenic outdoor spots in the UK and beyond. While the basics are the same, sport climbing on rock...

20 22 Apr

Interview Albert Ok - The Speed Climbing Coach with a Global Athlete Team

Classic UK Routes: Commando Ridge, Bosigran

Opinion Perspectives on the Old Man of Hoy Clean-up

Interview Exmoor Coast Traverse - England's Best Kept Mountaineering Secret

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Alpine Bouldering Indoor Sport Trad Training Winter

Trekmates Ankle Gaiters

Love them or not, gaiters have their uses. But whether you're spring hillwalking or running in the rain, you don't always need calf-length cover. These ankle gaiters from Trekmates won't set pulses racing, says Dan Bailey, but they do the job a...

23 Apr

La Sportiva Miura VS - If it ain't broke...

The Miura VS has been a much-loved favourite for over 15 years, says Tim Hill, and in a world of soft climbing shoes the good news is that the recent update has not watered down what this model does best - supportive edging performance.

31 17 Apr

Montane Fury Lite Hoody

It's just a fleece, says John McKenna, but a nice one. The Fury Lite is well suited to both walking and climbing, and its midweight thickness makes it useful year-round.

12 Apr

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Latest Competitions

Open Comp Win a set of Gregory Alpaca Gear Organisers

Gregory are offering the chance to win a 45L Gear Box, 30L Tote and 70L Gear Basket. You can organise everything from your kit room at home, your car and at camp.

3 4 May

Open Comp Win a LifeStraw Solo and Purifier Water Filter

Here's your chance to win a LifeStraw SOLO and Purifier Water Filter

2 May

Open Comp Win a Berghaus GORE-TEX summer climbing jacket worth £400

There may be sunshine ahead, but a waterproof jacket is an essential item all year round. The Berghaus MTN Guide Alpine Pro Jacket is lightweight and durable, and built for climbing, whether in the UK or farther afield.

29 Apr

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The Art of Climbing – Out Now

Capturing the beauty, theatre and emotions of a climb in a single shuttered moment, 'The Art of Climbing' is a dramatic collection of photographs by Australian rock climber and photographer, Simon Carter

6 18 Apr

Cocoon's Innovative Travel Towels

Cocoon's innovative fabric materials combined with clever design help travellers, climbers and adventurer's journey in comfort and travel as lightly and efficiently as possible.

16 Apr

Berghaus Freeflow - a new dimension for ventilated packs

Berghaus has launched a new generation of Freeflow daysacks, using 3D technology to deliver innovation in packs. The 2024 Freeflow system has been engineered to deliver genuine evolution in frame design, suspending the pack away from the back...

13 Mar

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