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Canyoning in Spain - Rodellar and the Sierra de Guara Aug-08
[Dry canyoning in Sardinia, 3 kb]John Bull takes us splashing and swimming through the canyons of Northern Spain. He shows us the equipment we need and tells us all the details: When to go, what to do, what not to do...
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Keith Sharples - Be in My Calendar Competition Aug-08
[image2, 3 kb]Want to appear in Keith Sharples' calendar 'climbing:09'? All you have to do is answer a few questions, be an experienced rock climber, be available mid-late August through early September for a photo shoot AND you will have a mate to bring along to climb with you.
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PREVIEW: Climb Magazine - the September issue Aug-08
[cover, 4 kb]Check out what's in the September issue of Climb Magazine. Including: Steve McClure on Rhapsody, Nick Dixon's Stomping Ground, Nesscliffe and the Welsh Borders, Nick Bullock on the Droites, Rock Shoe reviews, spotlighting the Westway Wall, and a lot more in the UK's biggest climbing magazine.
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In Memoriam: Ian Jackson Aug-08
[Ian Jackson, 2 kb]Ian Jackson, 19, from Guisborough near Middlesbrough died 7th August 2008 whilst climbing on Les Gaillands crag near Chamonix, France. He was in the Alps climbing with his friends, Franco, Will, Luke, Tom, Tom, Felix, Big Ian and Moe.
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New content at UKClimbing.com in July Aug-08
[The Beautiful Island of Mingulay, 1 kb]A summary of all the latest content on UKClimbing.com from the past month, including: 18 new articles, 4 product announcements and 8 independent gear reviews from the UKC testers.
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Age and Tolstoy's Bicycle Aug-08
[Henry Loveless, 2 kb]Henry Loveless is fast approaching 30. Gulp! Here he searches for the holy grail - eternal youth. And he finds it... With a little help from Mick Fowler - "Mick, you are my hero. You will always be better than me and you will always be older than me...."
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The E Grade. Is it broken? Can it be fixed? Aug-08
[Jack Geldard on the first ascent of Rocky E8 6c, 3 kb]Jack Geldard takes a look at top end trad routes. Are E grades working up at E9/10/11? Do we really have E11? E grades are for the on sight, right? This is an in-depth article with input from Dave MacLeod on the grade of Echo Wall...
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Malham Cove, North Yorkshire - Destination Guide Aug-08
[Malham in evening light, 3 kb]Kevin Avery gives us all the info we need on Malham Cove. When to go, where to stay, what to take and which routes to climb. With stunning photography from the UKC database, maps, history and info, this is a comprehensive article...
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E is for mEdia Aug-08
[Nico Favresse attempting to onsight Strawberries., 3 kb]Is the climbing media manipulating the grades of top end routes in Britain? Do we need huge numbers to sell our websites and magazines? Is it all just a load of hyperbole? Jack Geldard finds out if E is for mEdia (with a little input from Dave MacLeod)...
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The Marmot "On Sight" Film Clip Competition Aug-08
[Marmot Photo 1, 4 kb]Moving pictures are more powerful than words or pictures and yet these days almost anyone can put together a small clip. There's over £1,000 worth of Marmot gear up for grabs in this Marmot "On Sight" Film Clip Competition. It's about expressing yourself, sharing your adventures and hopefully entertaining people - whether serious, funny or whimsical!
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Gear Reviews
Holdz Climbing Hold Review Aug-08
[Big Bertha - the new polyurethane holds can be hollowed out - making them lighter., 3 kb]Holdz sent me four sets of crimps, pinches and jugs to test. And test I did. I opened the boxes with a slight smile - imagining my biceps growing to the size of melons as I trained to glory on these new fluorescent holds. How did I get on? Am I now rivalling Adam Ondra? Not quite, but I did find well designed, beautifully carved and super strong holds in a good variety of shapes.
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Latest Product News
Petzl ULTRA....350 lumens Aug-08
[Ultra1, 3 kb]The ULTRA headlamp line is designed for extreme activities requiring both long distance and wide-angle lighting at the same time; which are essential for anticipating obstacles and complete freedom of movement during activities such as orienteering races, treks, running, etc. With a maximum brightness of 350 lumens, these lamps have an exceptional weight-to-power ratio. The innovative and modular design of the ULTRA BELT and ULTRA headlamps allows them to be easily and quickly be adapted to any situation; by increasing the battery life or changing the way the headlamp is worn, for example.
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  • Gorges du Tarn, France - Destination Guide Jul-08
    Kevin Avery gives us the full low-down on one of the best sport climbing destinations in the world. How to get there, where to stay, best routes at every grade - all with...
  • Melloblocco 2008 May-08
    The Melloblocco bouldering competition, has evolved over a few years from attracting a small number of climbers to an international event drawing in a crowd of over 1,500 people...
  • Indian Creek USA - Destination Guide May-08
    Few rock climbing destinations have as unforgiving climbing as Indian Creek. Smooth red desert sandstone offers nothing but clean-cut fissures, separated by swaths of absolute...
  • Destinations In The North York Moors May-08
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