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DESTINATION GUIDE: The Ogwen Valley: Best of British Bouldering

The Ogwen Valley has an enormous amount of rock to climb on. It’s not just one set of boulders, it’s lots of sets of boulders scattered in clusters across the length and breadth of the valley. Within this video, we visit a few different venues to sample some of the classics.

Interview Jack Palmieri on climbing 200 8s in a year

After climbing 100 8s in a year in 2022, Jack Palmieri somehow managed to double that tally in 2023...

Interview Catherine Destivelle - Rock Queen

On International Women's Day, Anna Fleming speaks to French climbing icon Catherine Destivelle about her evolving career, subverting stereotypes and her respect for British climbing and its culture...  Since she began climbing in the 1970s, Catherine...

Podcast Mountain Air - 16. Patrick Davies: The Diplomat Who Walked the Length of Britain

After a spell working alongside the Trump administration, perhaps it's no surprise that ex-diplomat Patrick Davies wanted a complete change in direction. Long distance walking gave him just that, he tells Dan...

Destination Guide Overlooked: Wharncliffe Bouldering

Jim Pope writes about the new, varied, and sometimes overlooked bouldering that Wharncliffe has to offer

Opinion Right to Roam - An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Ours is a country increasingly divorced from nature, where most of the land remains out of bounds; but pressure to improve public access is gaining political momentum. Eben Myrddin Muse argues it's high time for radical, Scottish-style access...

Lines in the Sand - Crack Climbing on German & Czech Sandstone

Destination Guide The Best Beginner Multi-Pitch Trad Crags in North Wales

Photography The North Face Photography Awards 2023 - Category Finalists


Gear Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Rab Latok 20 pack

Built light but tough, this close-fitting and superbly functional little pack is spot on for minimalist climbing and mountaineering days, says Dan Bailey.

The North Face Summit Pumori Gore-Tex Pro Jacket

With its tough Gore-Tex Pro fabric, excellent active cut and climbing-oriented features, the Pumori is a real contender if you're looking for a top-end burly winter mountain shell, says John McKenna.

The Cairngorms & North-East Scotland

Packed full of fascinating background information on a diverse part of Scotland, this attractive and inspiring area guide is so much more than just a book of walks, says Dan Bailey.


Open Comp Win a Men's or Women's Origin VS and Set of Friction Labs Chalk

The Scarpa Origin VS allows you to climb in the gym in comfort. It has a large, soft rubber toe patch, giving excellent grip for hooking in every direction. To add to the grip Friction Labs are giving away 3 x medium boxes of their premium chal...

Open Comp Win The North Face Summit Series Pumori Gore Tex Pro Jacket

Named after the beautiful pyramid-shaped peak in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas, the Summit Pumori GORE-TEX® Pro Jacket harnesses a seam-sealed three-layer GORE-TEX® Pro shell for high-performing...

Winner announced WINNER - Win a Mountain Equipment Shelterstone Jacket.

Warm, resilient and packable insulation for climbers and mountaineers in the toughest weather.


Gear News

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

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 w...

OCÚN Twist Tech Eco: The First Eco-Friendly Harness

Experience the ultimate in comfort and versatility with our sustainable climbing harness. Made from recycled materials, this versatile harness allows you to climb with confidence, knowing you're doing your part for the planet. 

OHM II & PINCH from EDELRID

2024 is, as usual, shaping up to be an exciting year for EDELRID. This year brings, not only some new products but also some long overdue updates to existing products in the range. We could go on for hours about updates to the range but instead we thought...


Latest Deals

These are announcements direct from manufacturers

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Assistant Manager - Alpkit Truro!

We're chuffed to announce that we're opening a brand-new store in Truro! We're building a whole new team in our most southerly location, and we're looking for an awesome Assistant Manager, who is keen to get stuck in and build on our fantastic brand reputation...

Centre Manager - Substation Brixton, London

About Substation Brixton: Substation is a state-of-the-art fitness and climbing gym in the heart of South London. As an independently owned company,...

Duty Manager, White Spider

White Spider is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our Operational Management Team. As a key team member,...

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