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Tina Breslin (5'2") runs us through her top techniques for gaining that little bit of extra reach on the wall - tips that are crucial for those shorter climbers, but which are no less useful for the rest of us!
FEATURE: Shorty Beta: Five Techniques for Climbers Who Can't 'Just Reach'
Tina Breslin (5'2") runs us through her top techniques for gaining that little bit of extra reach on the wall - tips that are crucial for those shorter climbers, but which are no less...
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July 17, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Tina Breslin (5'2") runs us through her top techniques for gaining that little bit of extra reach on the wall - tips that are crucial for those shorter climbers, but which are no less useful for the rest of us!
Ankle injuries are common in the hills, but would you know how to deal with one? Learn to assess the difference between a sprain and a fracture, and what to do about them, with Cory Jones of First Aid Training Co-operative.
First Aid Skills: Ankle Injuries in the Mountains
Ankle injuries are common in the hills, but would you know how to deal with one? Learn to assess the difference between a sprain and a fracture, and what to do about them, with Cory Jones of First...
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July 15, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Ankle injuries are common in the hills, but would you know how to deal with one? Learn to assess the difference between a sprain and a fracture, and what to do about them, with Cory Jones of First Aid Training Co-operative.
Simon Lee recounts a gripping encounter with the sea off the coast of Gogarth:
ESSAY: Out of My Depth
I'm hesitant to share this, but here we go. It's an account of a harrowing day at Gogarth I had last month with Simon King, which charts a sequence of mishaps which kept narrowing our...
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July 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Simon Lee recounts a gripping encounter with the sea off the coast of Gogarth:
German climber Yannick Flohé has made the world's first flash of a Font 8C/V15 boulder problem with an ascent of Dave Graham's Foundation's Edge in Fionnay, Switzerland:
NEWSFLASH: Yannick Flohé makes world's first Font 8C/V15 flash
German climber Yannick Flohé has made the world's first flash of a Font 8C/V15 boulder problem with an ascent of Dave Graham's Foundation's Edge in Fionnay, Switzerland.
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July 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
German climber Yannick Flohé has made the world's first flash of a Font 8C/V15 boulder problem with an ascent of Dave Graham's Foundation's Edge in Fionnay, Switzerland:
Over the course of one and a half days, Siebe Vanhee has made the first rope solo ascent of the 450 metre Voie Petit (8b) at Mont Blanc du Tacul in the French Alps.
NEWS: First Rope Solo Ascent of Voie Petit, 8b multipitch, for Siebe Vanhee
Over the course of one and a half days, Siebe Vanhee has made the first rope solo ascent of the 450 metre Voie Petit (8b) at Mont Blanc du Tacul in the French Alps.
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July 8, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Over the course of one and a half days, Siebe Vanhee has made the first rope solo ascent of the 450 metre Voie Petit (8b) at Mont Blanc du Tacul in the French Alps.
The BMC want your input! As they look ahead to the next chapter of the organisation, they are asking for your support in developing the strategy for 2025-2030. Please watch their proposed strategy overview and take the survey.
PRESS RELEASE: Have your Say: 2025 - 2030 BMC Strategy Consultation
We want your input! As we look ahead to the next chapter of the BMC, we are asking for your support in developing the strategy for 2025-2030. Please watch our proposed strategy overview and take our.....
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July 3, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The BMC want your input! As they look ahead to the next chapter of the organisation, they are asking for your support in developing the strategy for 2025-2030. Please watch their proposed strategy overview and take the survey.
Eliot Stephens, author of the new guidebook Swiss Select - Ticino's Best Bouldering, gives us a rundown of the very best boulders in the home of Swiss bouldering, Ticino:
DESTINATION GUIDE: Ticino's Best Bouldering
Eliot Stephens, author of the new guidebook Swiss Select - Ticino's Best Bouldering, gives us a rundown of the very best boulders in the home of Swiss bouldering, Ticino.
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July 3, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Eliot Stephens, author of the new guidebook Swiss Select - Ticino's Best Bouldering, gives us a rundown of the very best boulders in the home of Swiss bouldering, Ticino:
Kimbrough Moore, author of multiple climbing guides and professor of philosophy at San Francisco State University explores the meaning of the climbing grade, and advocates for the adoption of a more malleable - and therefore more specific - alternative, the slash grade.
ESSAY: On Slash Grades
Kimbrough Moore, author of multiple climbing guides and professor of philosophy at San Francisco State University explores the meaning of the climbing grade, and advocates for the adoption of a more.....
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July 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Kimbrough Moore, author of multiple climbing guides and professor of philosophy at San Francisco State University explores the meaning of the climbing grade, and advocates for the adoption of a more malleable - and therefore more specific - alternative, the slash grade.
At the beginning of June, after a month and half of 'excessive' training load, Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau linked together ascents of Mount Watkins, The Nose on El Capitan, and Half Dome in 23 hours, 36 minutes, and 40 seconds.
NEWS: Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau on completing the Yosemite Triple Crown
'Every pitch was practically choreographed. We climbed about fifty pitches each, and we knew exactly where each cam, nut, and existential crisis would go' - Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau...
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July 2, 2025 at 10:27 AM
At the beginning of June, after a month and half of 'excessive' training load, Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau linked together ascents of Mount Watkins, The Nose on El Capitan, and Half Dome in 23 hours, 36 minutes, and 40 seconds.
Erin McNeice and Toby Roberts both podium in Lead in Innsbruck:
NEWS: Erin McNeice and Toby Roberts both podium in Lead in Innsbruck
With the Boulder World Cup coming to a close in Innsbruck, it was the turn of Lead climbing to take centre stage.
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July 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Erin McNeice and Toby Roberts both podium in Lead in Innsbruck:
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help shape the future of our climbing-focused digital applications. This fully remote role gives you the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK while making a meaningful impact on the climbing community.
JOBS: Senior Software Engineer - Rockfax
About UKClimbing Ltd: We're the team behind UKClimbing, UKHillwalking, Rockfax Digital and Rockfax guidebooks. We are an employee owned company...
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May 30, 2025 at 8:19 AM
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help shape the future of our climbing-focused digital applications. This fully remote role gives you the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK while making a meaningful impact on the climbing community.
Scarpa's Instinct collection has become an absolute all-time classic. The Instinc VS-R LV now adds a fifth shoe to this collection. We were curious to see whether or not the fifth addition brought something new, because let's face it, four similar models already seemed a lot.
REVIEW: Scarpa Instinct VS-R LV
Offering great all-around performance across a range of disciplines, with the crucial distinction of a narrower and lower volume fit, the fifth model in Scarpa's classic Instinct range easily...
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May 29, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Scarpa's Instinct collection has become an absolute all-time classic. The Instinc VS-R LV now adds a fifth shoe to this collection. We were curious to see whether or not the fifth addition brought something new, because let's face it, four similar models already seemed a lot.
Jernej Kruder has made the second ascent of Pete Whittaker's Jøssingfjord trad route Crown Royale, 9a.
NEWS: Jernej Kruder makes first repeat of Crown Royale, 9a (trad)
Jernej Kruder has made the second ascent of Pete Whittaker's Jøssingfjord trad route Crown Royale, 9a.
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May 28, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Jernej Kruder has made the second ascent of Pete Whittaker's Jøssingfjord trad route Crown Royale, 9a.
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‘Raven Crag’ a short story from my Banff shortlisted collection ‘Dreams of Lost Buttresses’ has just been published over on @ukclimbing.com
A story of a woman who begins climbing after befriending a raven high up a mountain in the Lake District.
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A story of a woman who begins climbing after befriending a raven high up a mountain in the Lake District.
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May 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
‘Raven Crag’ a short story from my Banff shortlisted collection ‘Dreams of Lost Buttresses’ has just been published over on @ukclimbing.com
A story of a woman who begins climbing after befriending a raven high up a mountain in the Lake District.
www.ukclimbing.com/articles/lit...
A story of a woman who begins climbing after befriending a raven high up a mountain in the Lake District.
www.ukclimbing.com/articles/lit...
Lee Sungsu has made the fifth ascent of Burden of Dreams (f9A), two days after invalidating his own ascent due to his t-shirt brushing the pads when pulling up for the first move.
NEWS: Lee Sungsu climbs Burden of Dreams, 9A, twice
Lee Sungsu has made the fifth ascent of Burden of Dreams (f9A), two days after invalidating his own ascent due to his t-shirt brushing the pads when pulling up for the first move.
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May 23, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Lee Sungsu has made the fifth ascent of Burden of Dreams (f9A), two days after invalidating his own ascent due to his t-shirt brushing the pads when pulling up for the first move.
Six months after Babsi Zangerl made the historic first flash ascent of El Capitan, William Moss has made the second flash ascent of El Capitan, also of Freerider, 5.13a, but this time in just a single day.
NEWS: William Moss flashes El Capitan in a day
Six months after Babsi Zangerl made the historic first flash ascent of El Capitan, William Moss has made the second flash ascent of El Capitan, also of Freerider, 5.13a, but this time in just a...
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May 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Six months after Babsi Zangerl made the historic first flash ascent of El Capitan, William Moss has made the second flash ascent of El Capitan, also of Freerider, 5.13a, but this time in just a single day.
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If you’re one of those people who sees another article by me and thinks ‘great, another climbing article’, then I have good news: this one’s a running article! 🏃
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FEATURE: More Than a Font Rest Day: Trois Pignons and the 25 Bosses
Eben Muse had low hopes for his spring trip to Fontainebleau, thanks to a troublesome finger injury. So while his friends got excited for their bouldering projects, he looked to his trusty fallback...
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May 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
If you’re one of those people who sees another article by me and thinks ‘great, another climbing article’, then I have good news: this one’s a running article! 🏃
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Will Bosi has made the first ascent of his longstanding 'Burden of Nightmares' project at Raven Tor (Miller's Dale). He has named it Realm of Tor'ment, and has proposed a grade of font 9A/V17.
NEWS: Will Bosi establishes Realm of Tor'ment, 9A
In proposing a grade of 9A, Will becomes the first person to have climbed five boulders at the grade.
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May 21, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Will Bosi has made the first ascent of his longstanding 'Burden of Nightmares' project at Raven Tor (Miller's Dale). He has named it Realm of Tor'ment, and has proposed a grade of font 9A/V17.
We're hiring! We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help shape the future of our climbing-focused digital applications. This role will appeal to anyone looking to work across our entire technology stack, including our iOS app, web tools, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.
NEWS: Senior Software Engineer - Rockfax
UKClimbing Ltd is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help build and improve our app and digital tools for climbers. This fully remote role is a great chance to have a real impact on the...
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May 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We're hiring! We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help shape the future of our climbing-focused digital applications. This role will appeal to anyone looking to work across our entire technology stack, including our iOS app, web tools, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.
Adam Ondra has made a flash ascent of Neil Gresham's Lexicon (E11 7a), at Pavey Ark, in Cumbria.
The ascent, Lexicon's sixth, is the hardest trad flash of all time, and took place with no prior inspection of the holds.
The ascent, Lexicon's sixth, is the hardest trad flash of all time, and took place with no prior inspection of the holds.
NEWS: Adam Ondra flashes Lexicon, E11 7a
The ascent is the hardest trad flash of all time, and took place with no prior inspection of the holds.
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May 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Adam Ondra has made a flash ascent of Neil Gresham's Lexicon (E11 7a), at Pavey Ark, in Cumbria.
The ascent, Lexicon's sixth, is the hardest trad flash of all time, and took place with no prior inspection of the holds.
The ascent, Lexicon's sixth, is the hardest trad flash of all time, and took place with no prior inspection of the holds.
We were lucky enough to sit down with the GOAT, Adam Ondra, and discuss his past, present and future. We touch upon his early days when he climbed 9a at age 13, his reflections on his unrepeated route Silence (9c), his emotions after his Olympic experience, and what makes him so special.
Adam Ondra Interview: What makes him the best?
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May 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
We were lucky enough to sit down with the GOAT, Adam Ondra, and discuss his past, present and future. We touch upon his early days when he climbed 9a at age 13, his reflections on his unrepeated route Silence (9c), his emotions after his Olympic experience, and what makes him so special.
The stunningly beautiful Mediterranean island of Mallorca is one of Europe's finest sport climbing holiday destinations:
DESTINATION GUIDE: Mallorca Sport Climbing - a visitor guide for first-timers
Mallorca is one of Europe's finest sport climbing holiday destinations, with a wealth of astonishing crags in the mountains and around the coast that present climbers with some of the most...
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May 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The stunningly beautiful Mediterranean island of Mallorca is one of Europe's finest sport climbing holiday destinations:
In 2010, we published this exclusive excerpt from Ron Fawcett and Ed Douglas' new book Rock Athlete. In this excerpt, Ron - one of Britain's most influential climbers - talks openly about his soloing exploits at Tremadog, on the Yorkshire Gritstone, and on the main cliff of Gogarth.
FEATURE: REVISITED: Ron Fawcett talks about Soloing
In 2010, we published this exclusive excerpt from Ron Fawcett and Ed Douglas' new book Rock Athlete. In this excerpt, Ron - one of Britain's most influential climbers - talks openly about...
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May 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
In 2010, we published this exclusive excerpt from Ron Fawcett and Ed Douglas' new book Rock Athlete. In this excerpt, Ron - one of Britain's most influential climbers - talks openly about his soloing exploits at Tremadog, on the Yorkshire Gritstone, and on the main cliff of Gogarth.
Nick Dixon has made the first ascent of The Real Cool Fool (E8 6b) at Hen Cloud in Staffordshire.
NEWS: Nick Dixon makes first ascent of The Real Cool Fool, E8 6b
I really enjoy bold ascents like this, they just feel really fun and out there, and I love the feeling of mind control that leads to dangerous leads like this. It feels enjoyable and freeing.
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May 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Nick Dixon has made the first ascent of The Real Cool Fool (E8 6b) at Hen Cloud in Staffordshire.
There's a saying in climbing: "If you ain't flying, you ain't trying". Whether you call it a flier, a whip, or a screamer, falling is as much a part of climbing as, well, climbing is.
ESSAY: Classic Routes I've Fallen Off
In sport climbing, falls are expected, a typical part of the redpointing process, and often unlikely to be anything to write home about. Falling on trad though, that's an entirely different...
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May 13, 2025 at 8:27 AM
There's a saying in climbing: "If you ain't flying, you ain't trying". Whether you call it a flier, a whip, or a screamer, falling is as much a part of climbing as, well, climbing is.