UKC Feature Articles
Following on from recent UKClimbing.com forum discussion, Ian Smith casts his mind back to a fixed gear issue in Pembroke that... [ full story ]
In this new mini-series 'Relocate' we take a look at different areas of Britain and what they are like to live and climb... [ full story ]
Drew Haigh gives us a person account of his recent ascent of Cry Freedom (F8b+) at Malham Cove, Yorkshire.
"The first run on... [ full story ]
The Mountain Guides qualification is seen as the toughest and top ticket in the climbing world.
Find out what it takes to pass... [ full story ]
Chamonix-based British climber Gavin Pike is just back from a very successful Alaska trip with James Clapham.
They had a... [ full story ]
Cliffhanger have teamed up with Canon and UKClimbing.com and are running a photo competition with a great prize, a Canon... [ full story ]
The Scottish Mountaineering Club's Skye guidebook is nearing completion and over the last two months the SMC in conjunction with... [ full story ]
Check out what's coming up in the July issue of Climb Magazine. Climb is available to purchase from all WHS stores and other... [ full story ]
The Mountain Instructor Award (MIA) qualifies you to take people multipitch climbing anywhere in the UK. It does not cover... [ full story ]
The Mountain Instructor Certificate (MIC) qualifies you to take people winter climbing anywhere in the UK. It does not... [ full story ]
Ueli Steck has smashed speed records with audacious ascents of the big three Alpine North faces in literally just a couple of... [ full story ]
The Winter Mountain Leader Award (Winter ML) qualifies you to take groups of people walking in mountainous areas in the UK in... [ full story ]
The International Mountain Leader Award (IML) qualifies you to take groups of people walking across mountain ranges abroad. It... [ full story ]
Rock climbing superstar Chris Sharma was recently interviewed by Kay Rush at the Trento Film Festival, Italy.
Kay touches on the... [ full story ]
Sarah Flint shares her personal view of the 'inherent sexuality of climbing'.
"I am a climbing whore. I will admit this freely... [ full story ]
Two competitions. One a poetry contest, one a video advert competition. The topic - MIDGES. The Product - The Outdoor Research... [ full story ]
The Mountain Leader Award (ML) qualifies you to take groups of people walking in mountainous areas in the UK.
It does not... [ full story ]
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UKC Feature Articles
The Single Pitch Award (SPA) qualifies you to take groups of people climbing in the UK. It does not cover large mountain crags,... [ full story ]
The Walking Group Leader Award (WGL) qualifies you to take groups of people walking in the UK. It does not cover remote or... [ full story ]
A summary of all the latest content on UKClimbing.com from the past month, including: 15 new articles, 17 product announcements... [ full story ]
The Climbing Wall Award (CWA) qualifies you to teach climbing on artificial structures and walls.
This article details the remit... [ full story ]
Gear Reviews
Independent reviews from the UKC gear testers
No more top-roping the same old routes - the rapidly rising popularity of climbing walls, both for learning and training... [ full review ]
I picked up a copy of Ian Parnell and Neil Gresham's new book Winter Climbing + at exactly the wrong part of the season, having... [ full review ]
Less is more and light is vital! Wasn't this the mantra of training guru Matt "Smythe" Smith? Well it certainly appears to have... [ full review ]
Swedish company Haglofs has its beginnings back in a Dalstugan cottage in Torsång, where in 1914 Victor Haglofs sewed the first... [ full review ]
I first read this book in the depth of winter intending to review it immediately. But as so often in life I found myself... [ full review ]
.........Sorry I'll have to send this review in by phone as I'm lost on a ledge, on an ill defined route on some vague cliff; no... [ full review ]
Latest Product News
Announcements direct from the manufacturers
The Tout a Blocs bouldering event is happening on the 29th of July to the 1st of August near Ailefroide, France. [ full story ]
The wiregate version of the proven lightweight and compact Orbit model, available in both straight and bent gate versions. [ full story ]
The Jet Cam from C.A.M.P. is a light and versatile double stem camming device suited to many situations. [ full story ]
The Agilis sunglasses are lightweight, comfortable, close fitting, and their extensive curvature not only provides the widest... [ full story ]
Men's trousers with buttons on lower leg for rolling up. 2 hip pockets, 2 Velcro closing back pockets with Wombat printed fabric... [ full story ]
Mountain Intelligence Opens Second Store At The Depot Climbing Centre, Leeds. [ full story ]
The Air Cam is a light and versatile single stem camming device suited to many situations. [ full story ]
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Latest Product News
Announcements direct from the manufacturers
The 0Hiro jacket is the latest in our line of CoLab projects, selling them cheaper in return for your good comments.. or bad....... [ full story ]
The Beacon is a busy climbing centre in North Wales, and is currently looking for a suitable person for the full time post of... [ full story ]
Evolv Rockboot Demo - Saturday 27th June, The Depot Climbing Centre, Leeds [ full story ]
Do you like Jazz??? Come and have a party this July in Keele Hall, Stoke on Trent. Live Jazz music with Rachel Rimmer, Jazz... [ full story ]
A giant landing space from Metolius to protect the biggest of falls. [ full story ]
The Smart is Tendon's entry-model single rope.
It has a remarkably high specification for such a competitively priced rope.... [ full story ]
At just 233g, the Air is the world's lightest and most breathable fully specified climbing harness. [ full story ]
Marmot's brand new rugged softshell pant which is highly suited to a wide range of mountaineering activities. The Cortina pant... [ full story ]
The top of the line waterproof compression sack from Outdoor Research with a dedicated, breathable, back system and much more! [ full story ]
This stove really deserves its name: The EtaPackLite™ is the smallest and lightest stove for two out of Primus'award winning... [ full story ]
The Plas y Brenin administration team has a job vacancy for a full time receptionist/administrator. Initially the role will... [ full story ]
Functions as a waterproof storage sack for sleeping bags and clothing. Converts to an ultralight, 36L summit sack. [ full story ]
The Dry Peak Bagger is a waterproof backpack/drybag that can be used for any situation where you want to keep something dry from... [ full story ]
SteriPEN the only portable water purifier to use UV light to destroy waterborne microbes has launched two new accessories.
A... [ full story ]
The countdown for Sheffield City Council's Cliffhanger festival is well under way. Last week BMC President Rab Carrington... [ full story ]
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