This month we've got 15 new articles, 40 product announcements and 3 independent gear reviews from the UKC testers
UKC Feature ArticlesA short article describing 2 exploratory trips to the Pamir mountains in Tajikistan. One successful, one less... [ full story ] Here UK Trad star Hazel Findlay describes her time exploring South Africa alongside American climbing legend Alex... [ full story ] In this, the fourth of a five part video series called 'Hand Picked' from Marmot, we see Steve McClure in action at... [ full story ] Mick Ryan reports from The North Face Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2013. Alex Megos crushes hard, James Pearson gets married,... [ full story ] In this, the third of a five part video series called 'Hand Picked' from Marmot, we see Leah Crane in action on her... [ full story ] Regular UKC contributor Sarah Flint climbs the classic VDiff of Grooved Arete, Tryfan. "...My head wails: 'Off route. Off... [ full story ] TRIP REPORT: West Coast of Greenland 08-Oct-13
During July this year the team of Jacob Cook, Tom Codrington, Ian Faulkner and Peter Hill set out on an adventurous expedition to... [ full story ] A summary of all the latest content on UKClimbing.com from the past month, including: 20 new articles, 33 product announcements... [ full story ] Destination ArticlesClassic and First UK Multipitch Routes 25-Oct-13
Heather Florence chooses some of the UK's finest multipitch routes in the lower to mid grades. Spanning the length of the... [ full story ] Dinas Mot, Llanberis Pass, North Wales 25-Oct-13
All in all, Dinas Mot offers a sublime Welsh mountain-cragging experience; just far enough from the road, but not too far, with... [ full story ] In this Mont Blanc destination article, Chamonix resident and UKC Gear Reviewer Charlie Boscoe takes us through the two easiest... [ full story ] UKClimbing FAQsRock Climbing Basics 12: Abseil Knots 02-Oct-13
This is the twelfth in a 12-part series from Climbing Magazine, Wild Country and Red Chili, demonstrating and explaining the... [ full story ] Gear ReviewsIndependent reviews from the UKC gear testers
Montane Torque 40 rucksack 30-Oct-13
Paul Lewis checks out the features and comfort of Montane's versatile alpine, winter and cragging sack 'Everything has its... [ full review ] Jack Geldard reviews the new coffee table book '8000 Metres - Climbing the world's highest mountains' by Alan Hinkes... [ full review ] Montane Alpha Guide Jacket 14-Oct-13
Charlie Boscoe reviews the Montane Alpha Guide Jacket and thinks it is a bit like Marmite... With stretchy arms and an... [ full review ] Latest Product NewsAnnouncements direct from the manufacturers
Deuter Special Offers from The Epicentre 31-Oct-13
The Epicentre have some great deals on Deuter bags, luggage and accessories. This great range includes travel and sport... [ full story ] Apparel Designer Vacancy - timfishdesign 30-Oct-13
timfishdesign is an award winning design consultancy specialising in the design and development of outdoor and sports products. ... [ full story ] Buy a pair of Black Diamond Venom ice axes complete with Lockdown leashes and a pair of either Serac Clip or Serac Strap for only... [ full story ] To whet your appetite for the Kendal Mountain festival, we have put together a set of trailers of some of the stunning films that... [ full story ] Equip sell Podsacs to Planet X 29-Oct-13
Equip Outdoor has reached an agreement to sell the Podsacs brand to Sheffield company Planet X Limited. [ full story ] |
Latest Product NewsAnnouncements direct from the manufacturers
In association with La Sportiva, Neil Gresham will be holding two free Masterclasses at Kendal Wall, this is a fantastic... [ full story ] The Inner Soul of Adventure Films 25-Oct-13
What does it take to have an adventure? Jon Barton picks his favourite films that explore the soul of famous adventurers. [ full story ] Climbing Centre Manager Wanted! 23-Oct-13
Climbing Centre Manager Surrey Sports Park- Guildford £23,000 per annum The Surrey Sports Park (SSP) is a multi million... [ full story ] Arc'teryx Cerium LT Hoody 23-Oct-13
The Cerium LT hoody is the lightest and warmest peice in Arc'teryx's new range of down jackets. Aimed at backcountry & alpine use... [ full story ] The North Face Kichatna Jacket and Bib are specifically designed for ski muntaineering and backcountry touring in the most... [ full story ] Evolv Performance Events 21-Oct-13
Upcoming Evolv Performance Events at Climbing Works, Sheffield; Manchester Climbing Centre; Harrogate Climbing Centre and... [ full story ] Haglofs Vojd ABS Pack 21-Oct-13
The Haglofs Vojd ABS Pack is the lighest fully integrated ABS pack on the market, Perfect for freeride skiing and alpine touring.... [ full story ] New Climbers Shop Website 18-Oct-13
The Climbers Shop have just launched their all new and spangly website, with lots of new product and great deals. The new... [ full story ] The new North Wales Climbs Rockfax guidebook is now available for pre-orders at a special offer price of £24.95 (RRP £29.95). [ full story ] The Association of British Climbing Walls Training Trust is looking for an Executive Officer to head the management and... [ full story ] Climb routes without a harness on the new 12m bouldering roof at Beacon Climbing Centre in North Wales! [ full story ] The New Petzl Tikka R+ And Tikka RXP 17-Oct-13
New to Petzl's Performance range and joining the NAO are the reactive Tikka R+ and RXP. Powerful headlamps that are... [ full story ] Mina Leslie Wujastyk will be lecturing at the brand new Arc'teryx partner store in London on 23rd October... [ full story ] On the last weekend of September was the Rockfax Bouldering Try-out session and the Alpkit Big Shakeout. Both events were a great... [ full story ] The Perfect Storm: Tim Emmett 14-Oct-13
Tim Emmett comes to the UK to share his latest adventures from as far as Canada, Pakistan and Iceland. For the first time, Tim... [ full story ] Dolomite Steinbock Approach GTX 14-Oct-13
The Steinbock Approach GTX is part of the Expert line of shoes from Italian footwear company Dolomite. As such it is aimed at... [ full story ] British mountaineer Mick Fowler has revealed plans for his latest expedition. Leading a team of four, Fowler... [ full story ] The clocks go back later this month but the new X-Sun from Mammut makes light work of the darker evenings. [ full story ] Morocco Rock Guidebook 10-Oct-13
Morocco Rock is the ‘must have’ and much acclaimed definitive guidebook and a vital tool for any trad climbing trip... [ full story ] Sales Administrator required for Rab 10-Oct-13
Sales Office Administrator EOTH Ltd is the parent company of Equip Outdoor Technologies Ltd (“Equip”) and Lowe Alpine... [ full story ] |
Latest Product NewsAnnouncements direct from the manufacturers
Five Ten Boot Demos 10-Oct-13
Steve McClure and Pete Whittaker will be running a series of boot demos across northern england. This will be your chance to try... [ full story ] Would you like to win a six month pass, three month pass, one month pass, one week pass, AWCC t-shirt, AWCC hoody, AWCC Buff,... [ full story ] The 2013 Welsh Climbing Championships 09-Oct-13
The Welsh Climbing Championships is back for the fifth year running with 2013's event taking place at Beacon Climbing Centre... [ full story ] Blokfest 2013 - 2014 09-Oct-13
After a successful inaugural season, Blokfest is back and it is bigger and better than ever. At Marmot we are delighted to... [ full story ] Head of Design required for Lowe Alpine 08-Oct-13
Head of Design – Lowe Alpine Apparel Do you have a strong background and extensive experience in design? Are you passionate... [ full story ] Renowned mountaineer Alan Hinkes relates his experiences of climbing all 14 of the world's highest peaks in his long-awaited... [ full story ] Business Manager - Plymouth Climbing Wall High Sports are looking to recruit a Business Manager for their climbing wall based at... [ full story ] VOLUNTARY RECALL - Wild Country Rocks 07-Oct-13
For the safety of all of our customers Wild Country are issuing an immediate recall of certain batches of Wild Country Classic... [ full story ] EDELRID Typhoon Lace Rock Shoe 04-Oct-13
A 2013 update to EDELRID’s most popular rock shoe the Typhoon Lace is a performance shoe that should appeal to sport... [ full story ] Get ready for winter with a whole package of amazing pair deals on technical ice tools! [ full story ] Marmot Master Bouldering Competition 03-Oct-13
The Marmot Masters Friday Night Series bouldering competition, the first of which will take place on 18 October 2013, is just the... [ full story ] Quasar Hoody Women's Quasar Hoody 03-Oct-13
The Quasar Jacket has already proved to be a huge success last winter, so it was only natural to follow it up with a hooded... [ full story ] Soon to open in Queensferry, North East Wales! Over 1000m2 of climbing with 50 rope lines, World class bouldering, PLUS the... [ full story ] Exped Downmat UL 7 Oct-13
An ultralight version of the DownMat sporting identically high R-Values. Yet weight and packed size are in a league of their own.... [ full story ] Watch brand new bouldering films on SteepEdge, and catch up recent favourites or older classics to get you fully in the mood... [ full story ] CompetitionsWin An Outdoor Research Maximus Jacket 30-Oct-13
Get ready for winter by entering this Outdoor Research competition with a chance to win a Outdoor Research Maximus jacket... [ full story ] Win an ultralight version of the DownMat sporting identically high R-Values, yet weight and packed size are in a league of their... [ full story ] Jöttnar - Relentless, Ferocious, Formidable. Launching today, we make technical clothing for mountaineering, winter... [ full story ] |
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