UKClimbing.com content in September 2012

UKC Feature Articles

Back in June British Alpinists Andy 'Nice Guy' Houseman and Nick 'Bad Cop' Bullock jetted off to Alaska for a last minute trip to... [ full story ]

Mina Leslie-Wujastyk recently climbed the classic 8b+ Mecca, the mid-life crisis at Raven Tor in the Peak District - making her... [ full story ]

2012 British Bouldering Champion and British Lead Champion Dave Barrans talks to UKClimbing.com about winning both titles in the... [ full story ]

Steve McClure is one of the strongest climbers in the UK, first ascensionist of virtually all of Britain's hardest sport routes,... [ full story ]

With just one round of the Bouldering World Cup to go, British climber Shauna Coxsey was sat in second place. Fit and in the form... [ full story ]

In this article, regular UKC contributor Charlie Boscoe reflects on the travelling and climbing lifestyle that many people aspire... [ full story ]

A summary of all the latest content on UKClimbing.com from the past month, including: 13 new articles, 41 product announcements... [ full story ]

Jerry Gore is a 51 yr old insulin-dependent diabetic dad and an extremely accomplished climber. This year he has set himself... [ full story ]

Destination Articles

The rock on both climbs is generally excellent, the best that I have ever encountered in the Dolomites. It is a world of... [ full story ]

Italy... known for great food and great climbing in places like Finale, Sardinia, Arco, and Sicily - but who would have guessed... [ full story ]

Gear Reviews

Working closely with Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk, The North Face created an outfit designed from the ground up for... [ full review ]

The new flagship hot-forged DMM Alpha karabiners are now available. There are four 'biners in the range - a Trad, a Trad Light,... [ full review ]

In this review, UKC Chief Editor Jack Geldard takes a look at the long-awaited debut book from Nick Bullock; Echoes. The... [ full review ]

Toby Archer reviews some rough and tough approach shoes that are well-suited to UK terrain, with soles that grip both well on mud... [ full review ]

This guide is, in some ways, a new venture for the FRCC and marks their first foray outside of the Lake District. In fact it... [ full review ]

Latest Product News

The Adventure Film Festival travels the UK each year showcasing the best in extreme sports and adventure films. Experience an... [ full story ]

Beyond Hope Sample Sale, Sunday 30th September, Uppermill. [ full story ]

A down jacket with 'body-mapping' designed to offer excellent warmth and mobility on the mountain. A minamist profile keeps bulk... [ full story ]

Everything you need in a pair of waterproof pants - tough and durable fabrics combined with a great cut. A great chance to buy... [ full story ]

The North Face Kalymnos Climbing Festival will take place next week from the 27th to 30th September. A weekend in Greece, packed... [ full story ]

New triple layer expedition boots consisting of a removable inner bootie, mid/shell boot and an integrated gaiter... [ full story ]

The North Face Meru Gore Jacket is a lightweight, breathable climbing shell for waterproof performance on the mountain. Designed... [ full story ]

Are you passionate about leading, motivating and developing young people? Are you travel wise and enjoy travelling overseas?... [ full story ]

High Sports will shortly be opening a new climbing wall in St Albans at the new Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre and are... [ full story ]

With the winter climbing season approaching, now is the time to start promoting your wall and where better than on the UK's most... [ full story ]

Following huge international success with an audience of more than 65,000 in 2011, the Reel Rock Film Tour is about to head out... [ full story ]

The UltraLite is just one of seven lightweight bags in the ExtremeLite Series, for when volume and weight matters. [ full story ]

A series of five killer bouldering festivals running from October to March... [ full story ]

The new TNF Meru Range was developed with TNF athletes Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk specifically for their second... [ full story ]

The new 2012 Fizan Compact Ultralite 3 is the world's lightest three section aluminium trekking pole, weighing just 158g... [ full story ]

Latest Product News

The countdown begins, two months to go and the Kendal Mountain Festival organisers are working flat out behind the scenes... [ full story ]

Paul Cornforth of King Kong Climbing Walls is fast. Not just out on the fells running but when building climbing walls and his... [ full story ]

VIDEO: Introducing the Camalot X4—the latest addition to the gold-standard Camalot family. [ full story ]

Due to continued growth we have a new position based at our European HQ in the South of the UK, Poole. The European Marketing... [ full story ]

I am looking for someone (or several) to climb one of several seas stacks in Dorset (Old Harry), carrying a HandyHammock... [ full story ]

Mountain clothing made from the new Polartec Neoshell fabric available in the UK this autumn/winter... [ full story ]

New for Winter 2012. The Elementalist Jacket is a highly technical soft shell designed for cold weather outdoor activities. [ full story ]

DMM describe the anatomy of a carabiner looking at strength, design, ergonomics, weight and functionality. And what is the answer... [ full story ]

Weekend Film and Photography course with Alex Ekins and Dom Bush... [ full story ]

Rab Latok and Guide Gloves Only £39! [ full story ]

Competitions

Fill out this quick Brand Desirability and Quality/Functionality survey to have a chance of winning a Force10 Helium 100 Tent ... [ full story ]

Made in Canada, the Alpha SV Jacket is Arc'teryx's top of the range hard shell jacket. Here's how you can win one. [ full story ]

Last year DMM launched a new range of carabiners, The Alphas. Here is your chance to win some. [ full story ]

The new Jetboil Sumo™ Group Cooking System is suitable for groups or individuals. Submit a recipe for the Jetboil and be included... [ full story ]

Navigational Mobile Apps and GPS units are all very well, they are useful navigational tools, but you still need to take a proper... [ full story ]