UKC Feature Articles
UKC's Chief Editor Jack Geldard gives ten top tips for a better winter experience.
From boots and gloves through to how to... [ full story ]
What is a split board? And why on earth would you want one?
Neil Mackenzie takes us through the basics and gives us more... [ full story ]
Mick Ward takes us through a brief history of training for climbing.
Who were the pioneers? How have standards... [ full story ]
Charlie Boscoe shares his first Alpine 'Grande Course'...
"You're entering a world inhabited by people you see in magazines... [ full story ]
An outlandish attempt on Everest's final challenge, Fantasy Ridge, completes another solid year for Rad Butts and Creagan... [ full story ]
There are few climbers who deserve the tag 'legend' but to everyone who knew Tony Preston that is exactly what he was. Lancashire... [ full story ]
In his latest article on UKC, Stevie Haston tells tales of Gogarth, that wonderful arena of terror on Anglesey, North... [ full story ]
Tom Chamberlain shares his Christmas time adventures on Gable crag in the Lake District.
"...Unfortunately, Nick really was... [ full story ]
It was the Dark and White RAB Mini-Mountain Marathon today, held out of Hayfield on Kinder in the Peak District. The objective of... [ full story ]
Steve Ashworth is a keen winter climber and Lake District winter expert. He has made many first winter first ascents in the Lakes... [ full story ]
Climb Magazine Associate Editor Ian Parnell gives us food for thought this new year and wishes well known UK climber Andy Earl... [ full story ]
Destination Articles
Ex-pat local Jerry Gore shows us the great ice climbing in the Alpine valleys of the Ecrins.
This article gives some... [ full story ]
The Swiss bouldering venue of Cresciano is world famous.
It's famous for hard boulder problems like Dream Time from Fred Nicole... [ full story ]
Gear Reviews
Independent reviews from the UKC gear testers
This new video from Hot Aches is an excellent, traditional (in the very best sense of the word) documentary celebrating one of... [ full review ]
Toby Archer checks out some winter hardware from Italian brand Climbing Technology. It's reasonably priced, but is it any good? [ full review ]
Mark Glaister puts three very different ropes produced for the various callings of the present day rock climber through their... [ full review ]
What's everyone wearing underneath? Knickers, base layers, Power Stretch all-in-ones? With odour-fighting crushed coconut or... [ full review ]
Latest Product News
Announcements direct from the manufacturers
This video, introducing the new Petzl GRIGRI 2, is essential viewing for any climber. [ full story ]
The Original Mountain Marathon Training Camp at PyB. This April we're dedicating the whole centre to this exciting event. The... [ full story ]
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Latest Product News
Announcements direct from the manufacturers
Back in October we ran a Climb Norway Competition at UKClimbing.com in conjunction with and Cotswold [ full story ]
B3 mountain boot ideal for multi-day alpine ascents and cold weather ice climbing only £149.99 with free delivery. [ full story ]
Our most versatile alpine climbing hard shell is lightweight, has dynamic stretch and 2.5-layer waterproof/breathable protection... [ full story ]
This festival dedicated to mountain culture will take place throughout Fort William and Lochaber - the Outdoor Capital of the UK... [ full story ]
Glenmore Lodge have three assessment places and two training places for MICs (Mountain Instructor Certificate) this year. Call... [ full story ]
The new Safe Tech Helmet is another innovative product from Metolius. Most helmets are only designed to withstand impacts from... [ full story ]
Gore-tex are set to hit back at mounting competition in the waterproof-breathable fabric market with new 'Active Shell', which... [ full story ]
Add support, warmth, and protection to any outdoor outfit with this handy wrist gaiter. [ full story ]
Inspired by big mountain endeavors, the Mentor Pants are up to the most demanding alpine challenges. Made of bomber,... [ full story ]
The two postponed Mick Fowler Lectures from December 2010 have been rescheduled as follows... [ full story ]
The new Petzl Quark is now in stock at Elite Mountain Supplies. [ full story ]
What started as an effort to find other uses for fabrics destined for the trash has turned into a product to clothe those in need... [ full story ]
Need new crampons? Here's a selection of what's available this season... [ full story ]
Whether used as a seat for a snack in the snow, an ice-axe store or used to carry all your hardware - the new range of Guide... [ full story ]
Grivel Speedy Long incorporates a 20cm Helix ice screw and 20cm sling and biner quickdraw attachment. [ full story ]
Alpkit will be showing off their range of goodies at the NEC, Birmingham from the 25th to 27th of February at this years Outdoor... [ full story ]
The M's Mentor Jacket™ has been ruggedly designed, tested, and built for ultimate storm-worthy protection in remote, big-mountain... [ full story ]
In November we announced the winners of the Allcord Logo Photo Competition. There were 88 entries. Here are the winners... [ full story ]
Gear up & go! Four fantastic offers from Páramo to kick start the New Year.Whatever adventure you're planning, choose high... [ full story ]
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Latest Product News
Announcements direct from the manufacturers
One of the most technically advanced boots on the market. Ideal for people who would like a lightweight technical and a... [ full story ]
There's always been a strong connection between the mountains and acoustic music.
Whether you are a musician, vocalist or just... [ full story ]
Protect your camera from sand, water and dust!
This Aquapac housing instantly converts most digital SLR cameras into underwater... [ full story ]
Alpine routes demand tough and super hard jackets. The Kalanka jacket only jacket in our hardshell collection to be constructed... [ full story ]
An amazing Deal on sets of 5 Xenon Quick Draws from Wild Country at Joe Browns. [ full story ]
Patagonia's superlight nano insualtion combined with a waterproof shell, great for wild days out in Scotland, at home on the... [ full story ]
The Beacon Climbing Centre is a busy commercial climbing centre based near Llanberis in North Wales. We are currently looking to... [ full story ]
The Arete Gloves™ are some of the most versatile alpine gloves available. They offer grip, dexterity, and waterproof protection... [ full story ]
The final two months of the Berghaus Adventure Challenge are up for grabs. Read on to vote for this month's winner, or get... [ full story ]
Polartec have announced the launch of NeoShell®, the most breathable waterproof fabric available on the market today. NeoShell... [ full story ]
Westway Climbing Centre is looking for a Head Coach to oversee the quality of delivery across all the coached programmes. [ full story ]
The North Face is to become one of the principal partners of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour UK Edition. [ full story ]
At midday on Saturday 8 January 2011 The Climbing Hangar, Liverpool's brand new bouldering wall, will roll up its shutters and... [ full story ]
Our best all-around stretch-woven soft shell pants for alpine rock climbing or ski touring. [ full story ]
The 12th Annual Ice Climbing Festival will take place January 7-9, 2011 at the Gemmi Lodge in Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland.... [ full story ]
Semi-rigid 12-point chromoly steel crampons for classic mountaineering and alpine routes. Innovative 3-D shaped construction... [ full story ]
Joker is the ultimate rope, the latest creation of the BEAL Lab, born with the help of the BEAL Team climbers. It conforms to all... [ full story ]
Anatomically superior, advanced waterproof GORE-TEX® glove, engineered using our new Tri-Dex™ Technology; Ideal for use in the... [ full story ]
Competitions
Do you know your winter climbing?
Here's your chance to win some Grivel Speedy ice screws if you reckon you do.
And just... [ full story ]
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