Following on from recent UKClimbing.com forum discussion, Ian Smith casts his mind back to a fixed gear issue in Pembroke that began some twenty years ago. He looks to the past to perhaps offer solutions, or at least ideas, for the future.
"Back in 1995 we didn't have internet forums, we couldn't, as Alan has been doing, widen the debate into a public area where all interested parties can, if they wish, make their contribution..."]]>
In this new mini-series 'Relocate' we take a look at different areas of Britain and what they are like to live and climb in.
"Fifteen minutes drive? No! Ten minutes? No! Five minutes! Five minutes drive from my house to Stanage!"
Adam Long takes a look at Sheffield.]]>
Drew Haigh gives us a person account of his recent ascent of Cry Freedom (F8b+) at Malham Cove, Yorkshire.
"The first run on lead went well with a brutal set of moves I fought my way to last holds before powering out... I'd not given the top few moves the respect they deserved."]]>
The Mountain Guides qualification is seen as the toughest and top ticket in the climbing world.
Find out what it takes to pass this award in this UKC article (with video).]]>
Chamonix-based British climber Gavin Pike is just back from a very successful Alaska trip with James Clapham.
They had a productive stay on the Ruth Glacier, which yielded two new routes. In this report (with stunning photographs) Gavin details the trip:]]>
Cliffhanger have teamed up with Canon and UKClimbing.com and are running a photo competition with a great prize, a Canon PowerShot D10, worth £379...and several runner up prizes including tickets to Cliffhanger. At Cliffhanger you will be able to meet up with professional photographers: Doug Blane, Fran Halsall, Alex Messenger and Adam Long, and in this article they give you some top tips on how to improve your photography.]]>
The Scottish Mountaineering Club's Skye guidebook is nearing completion and over the last two months the SMC in conjunction with UKClimbing.com, ran a competition for photographs for this guidebook . Here, Mike Lates, one of the authors of the new SMC Skye guidebook, announces the winners.This article also includes a video of the view from the Inn Pinn filmed at the end of May (plus aqua-bouldering at the Fairy Pools) and a photographic response to the winning photograph, Halcyon Days.]]>
Check out what's coming up in the July issue of Climb Magazine. Climb is available to purchase from all WHS stores and other major newsagents, specialist outdoor retailers, as well as now being available in Tescos. ]]>
The Mountain Instructor Award (MIA) qualifies you to take people multipitch climbing anywhere in the UK. It does not cover winter climbing. It covers technical navigation, rope rescues, multipitch scenarios and requires a high standard of competence. You can also teach people how to lead climb.
This article details the remit of the award, how to register for it and what exactly it covers.
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The Mountain Instructor Certificate (MIC) qualifies you to take people winter climbing anywhere in the UK. It does not cover Alpine climbing abroad. Many MIC holders also assess some of the lower-level awards such as the ML and SPA.
This article details the remit of the award, how to register for it and what exactly it covers. This article has been produced in conjunction with the Mountain Leader Training Association (MLTA).
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Ueli Steck has smashed speed records with audacious ascents of the big three Alpine North faces in literally just a couple of hours.
He speed soloed the Colton-Macintyre route on the Grandes Jorasses in a ridiculous 2 hours and 20 minutes. His record for the Eiger North Face is 2 hours and 47 minutes and his record for the North face of the Matterhorn is a mind bending 1 hour and 56 minutes. Less than 2 hours!
In this video you can see him in action on the Colton-Macintyre.]]>
The Winter Mountain Leader Award (Winter ML) qualifies you to take groups of people walking in mountainous areas in the UK in full winter conditions. It is an involved course at a very high standard.
This article details the remit of the award, how to register for it and what exactly it covers.]]>
The International Mountain Leader Award (IML) qualifies you to take groups of people walking across mountain ranges abroad. It does not cover climbing.
This article details the remit of the award, how to register for it and what exactly it covers.]]>
Rock climbing superstar Chris Sharma was recently interviewed by Kay Rush at the Trento Film Festival, Italy.
Kay touches on the subjects of grades, motivation, moving to Spain and deep water soloing, as well as Chris' general philosophies for life and climbing.
The interview was filmed and is shown in two parts in this UKC article.
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Sarah Flint shares her personal view of the 'inherent sexuality of climbing'.
"I am a climbing whore. I will admit this freely to all and sundry, without a qualm. Let's not kid ourselves about this; no need for coyness. This climbing thing is all about sex..."
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