UKC Feature Articles
Another Cerro Torre controversy. What is it about that spire? If fantasies build any peak, they make Cerro Torre. It is... [ full story ]
Mountaineering Ireland (MI) hosted the first Fair Head climbing meet over the weekend of 4th - 6th June.
The meet was a... [ full story ]
In this short video American climber Steph Davis enters 'The Crack House' a super long Moab roof crack in Utah, USA.
Although... [ full story ]
Between April 22 and May 7 of 2010 Philippe Gatta and Jean-Marc Wojcik climbed the Southwest Ridge of Ama Dablam (6856 m) in... [ full story ]
In this, his second article for UKClimbing.com, Stevie Haston recounts the first ascent of Comes The Dervish, but more than that,... [ full story ]
In this UKC Feature, a follow up to 'Mountaineering Mums', Assistant Editor Sarah Stirling explores the difficulties of pursuing... [ full story ]
In the 1960s and '70s, Stoney Middleton was the epicentre of British climbing. It boasted some of the hardest routes in the... [ full story ]
A summary of all the latest content on UKClimbing.com from the past month, including: 10 new articles, 37 product announcements... [ full story ]
Destination Articles
Matt Heason takes us on a tour of Millstone in the Peak District.
"The fact that Millstone has been quarried has left it with... [ full story ]
Gritstone local and professional photographer Adam Long takes us on a quick tour of Stanage - the queen of grit.
We get route... [ full story ]
Gear Reviews
Independent reviews from the UKC gear testers
"Much anticipated" would be something of an understatement. If anyone was silly enough to have waited with bated breath, they... [ full review ]
Rock shoes can be an expensive part of a climber's wardrobe, especially for those who wear them out quickly or like to have... [ full review ]
Jack Geldard tests a set of holds from the UK based company - Planet Holds.
"The holds in general are very basic in shape, no... [ full review ]
Stef Kerek reviews this high performing, lightweight, water resistant Windstopper Soft Shell.
When it arrived it looked very... [ full review ]
For the last six years the Slovenian alpinist, photographer, and biologist Matevz Lenarcic flew solo around the Alps in his... [ full review ]
Assistant Editor Sarah ponders whether these are the ideal multi-tasking trousers for all seasons and activities... [ full review ]
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Gear Reviews
Independent reviews from the UKC gear testers
Jack Geldard takes a look at two of the English language guidebooks to the Italian Dolomites from Versante Sud. The Tre Cime by... [ full review ]
The new Vapour rock shoe is the latest in a long line of solid and dependable performance rock shoes from Scarpa. Long time... [ full review ]
Latest Product News
Announcements direct from the manufacturers
As climbers, we at Harrogate Climbing Centre are keen to make sure that the venues which are important to us and our users are... [ full story ]
A classic rope bag receives a revamp. [ full story ]
Climbing Centre Manager
Department of Physical Education and Sport, University of Warwick, Coventry.
£23,566 - £26,523... [ full story ]
The last two pieces of kit to complete Montane's 5-strong range of clothing designed to help raise £50,000 for Mountain Rescue... [ full story ]
John Dunne used to fuel his days climbing at Malham with trips to the Beck Hall Cafe famous for their plate o'cakes. There were... [ full story ]
DR Climbing Walls are looking for an artistic and motivated individual to work in the design department of this leading climbing... [ full story ]
It might seem like only five minutes since last year's Kendal Mountain Festival, but we can already reveal some early highlights... [ full story ]
This is about as light as a waterproof can get, and it's packed with impressive features that defy its scant 218 gram weight.... [ full story ]
Next weekend is the third Lakes Festival of Climbing, starting on Friday, June 25 at 4:00pm.
Location is the Duddon Valley in... [ full story ]
The biggest gig of the year for outdoor companies and shops is fast approaching and UKClimbing.com will be there in force. Alan,... [ full story ]
Job Opportunities at Reading Climbing Centre
We are one of the UK's most innovative indoor climbing centre operators. We are... [ full story ]
Skyler Weeks is an American wine taster. He's also the World Record holder in the dyno! [ full story ]
Big Stone Country is an exciting new book project aiming to bring together pictures, impressions and stories from modern extreme... [ full story ]
Clearance deals on Zero-G ropes while stocks last! From £75. [ full story ]
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Latest Product News
Announcements direct from the manufacturers
No sooner have we filled our warehouse position than Tim announces that he would like to go part time to do a masters degree and... [ full story ]
A performance-fitting, approach shoe with sticky climbing rubber for excellent grip.
The Karakoram is built for the approach.... [ full story ]
Last week saw over 200 people head down to the soon-to-be Reading Climbing Centre to see the centre plans and give us their... [ full story ]
Distinguishing features: aggressive. The velcro shoe that everyone has been waiting for. [ full story ]
The Vapour-rise Pull-on can be worn next to the skin as a single active layer, or over a base layer as an effective soft shell.... [ full story ]
Gritstone gods Johnny Dawes and John Allen were there at the launch of the new BMC Froggatt to Black Rocks guidebook last night.... [ full story ]
Our best selling men's model just got an upgrade. The Defy VTR appeals to new and advanced climbers alike as a comfortable,... [ full story ]
We are pleased to announce the dates are confirmed for STS 2010. The Scottish Tooling Series this October and November will be... [ full story ]
If you work or volunteer in the North West and are planning to undertake an assessment course for the WGL, ML, SPA or CWA scheme... [ full story ]
This year the British Bouldering Championships will take place over the weekend of 26-27 June in Sheffield. There is no... [ full story ]
Intelligence Squared are hosting a debate at the Royal Geographical Society on 6-9pm on June 15th 2010. The topic is, Everest has... [ full story ]
Online now - a fantastic selection of Wild Country pictures for you to download as your screensaver.
Over the years Wild... [ full story ]
Harrogate Climbing Centre is officially celebrating its inauguration into the heart of Yorkshire Gritstone country!
John... [ full story ]
Check out 27crags.com - an interactive website where you can make topos, share pictures, keep track of ticks and to-dos, and... [ full story ]
Competitions
There's less than two weeks to go before Cliffhanger, the Alpkit Shake Out weekend and the IFSC Bouldering World Cup at... [ full story ]
Each first Friday of the month DMM are running a week long competition at UKClimbing.com. All you have to do is answer three... [ full story ]
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