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Jimmy Webb is one of the world's top boulderers, with multiple Font 8C+ problems on his CV. He has been at the forefront of pushing into new grade boundaries for several years and made first ascents worldwide.

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The Ticklist #13 - Hard Sport, Highball Bouldering and Horrendous Crack Climbing

In this week's Ticklist, we take a look at some hard sport ascents, Barbara Zangerl's ascent of Greenspit and the usual hard bouldering.

16 Oct, 2020

The Ticklist #9 - Barbara Zangerl, Jacopo Larcher, Alex Megos, Jimmy Webb and Daniel Woods

Another relatively quiet week globally. Here's a few highlights.

20 Sep, 2020

Video Jimmy Webb's 2019 Rocklands Rampage

Mellow have just released footage of Jimmy Webb's Rocklands rampage in 2019. The top American boulderer worked his way through some of Rocklands' hardest testpieces, including Spray of Light (8C), Parzival (8C), The Finnish Line (8C), Monkey Wedding...

14 Jul, 2020

News 2nd ascent of Off the Wagon Sit (Font 8C+) for Jimmy Webb

American climber Jimmy Webb has claimed the 2nd ascent of Shawn Raboutou's Off the Wagon Sit in Val...

7 28 Feb, 2020

Fri Night Vid Jimmy Webb climbs Lucid Dreaming (8C)

This week's Friday Night Video is a bouldering masterclass from Jimmy Webb. He attempts Lucid Dreaming, a...

2 7 Feb, 2020

News 2nd Ascent of Sleepwalker 8C+ for Daniel Woods

Daniel Woods has made the 2nd ascent of Sleepwalker, a Font 8C+ first climbed with Jimmy Webb in December 2018. The...

4 23 Jan, 2019

News Creature from the Black lagoon, ~8C+, by Jimmy Webb

Jimmy Webb has made the 3rd ascent of Daniel Woods' The Creature from the Black lagoon, ~8C+, at the Upper Chaos...

22 Aug, 2017

Press Release Jimmy Webb and the £1000 rollover Golden Problem!

27 Mar, 2017

News Jimmy Webb repeats Kintsugi, ~8C

3 20 Dec, 2016

Podcast Jimmy Webb

3 6 May, 2016

News Jimmy Webb flashes The Globalist, ~8B+

29 Mar, 2016

News Le Pied à Coulisse, ~8C+, repeated. Twice!

6 15 Feb, 2016

News The Big Island, ~8C, and more by Jimmy Webb

8 Feb, 2016

News Jimmy Webb climbs l'Alchimiste in a day, suggests ~8B

4 3 Feb, 2016

News 4th ascent of The Game, ~8C, by Jimmy Webb

16 Jan, 2016

Video The Matriarch, ~8C, first ascent by Jimmy Webb

3 21 Dec, 2015

Videos Double dose of Jimmy Webb

10 Nov, 2015

Video OZZY 2015, by Jimmy Webb

2 26 Sep, 2015

Video Jimmy Webb does Livin' large, 8C, in Rocklands

7 6 Sep, 2015

News Jimmy Webb flashes Ammagamma, ~8B

3 17 Aug, 2015

Interview Jimmy Webb repeats Livin' Large, Font 8C

4 6 Jul, 2015

News Webb repeats Defying Gravity, ~8C

22 Nov, 2014

Video Jimmy Webb's Europe trip, part III

23 Oct, 2014

Video Jimmy Webb & Co in Squamish

23 Sep, 2014

Video Jimmy Webb's Europe trip, part II

5 Sep, 2014

Video Jimmy Webb's Europe trip, part II

25 Jun, 2014

Video Jimmy Webb's Europe trip, part I

4 15 Jun, 2014

News Jimmy Webb's last day in Europe

20 May, 2014

News Jour de Chasse, ~8C, by Webb (in 15 min)

2 12 May, 2014

News More from Mr Webb

25 Apr, 2014

News The Jimmy Webb update

21 Apr, 2014

News Jimmy Webb climbs The Understanding, 8C

3 11 Apr, 2014

News The Story of two worlds, ~8C, by Jimmy Webb

25 Mar, 2014

News Multiple ascents by Jimmy Webb & Co.

14 Mar, 2014

News Good start by Webb in Switzerland

9 Mar, 2014

News Blood of a young wolf, ~8B+, by Jimmy Webb

5 Jan, 2014

News The Nest, new 8C by Woods and Webb

22 19 Dec, 2013

Backstage Video Update Jimmy Webb wins La Sportiva Legends Only 2013

2 1 Dec, 2013

Video Jimmy Webb & Co in Washington

18 Nov, 2013

Updated Jimmy Webb - Bridge of ashes, ~8C in 30 min

10 Nov, 2013

News Another 8B flash by Jimmy Webb

29 Oct, 2013

News Graham & Webb repeat 8C's

5 18 Sep, 2013

News Delirium, 8C once again by Jimmy Webb

10 Sep, 2013

News The Wheel of Wolvo, first 8C for Jimmy Webb

5 Sep, 2013

Video Jimmy Webb's flashes in Rocklands

2 Sep, 2013

News 8B flash again by Webb

2 31 Jul, 2013

News Jimmy Webb flashes Sky, ~8B / +

30 Jun, 2013

Video Miss Schweiz by Jimmy Webb

17 Jun, 2013

Video Jimmy Webb's Northeastern experience

23 Dec, 2012

News Webb does Khéops assis, 8B+

4 Feb, 2012

News 2nd ascent of Crook by the book, 8B+, by Webb

21 Dec, 2011

Videos Webb and Beall - V14s at Bishop and Hueco

10 14 Dec, 2011

News Fantasia, 8B+, by Webb

13 Feb, 2011

Video Webb & Voges at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Arkansas

17 Nov, 2010

News Two more 8B's for James Webb

29 May, 2010

News
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2 17 Mar, 2009

Latest Reviews for Jimmy's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Tenaya Indalo

It's been years in development, but the long-promised Indalo is finally out. If you're after a very capable performance all-rounder, it was worth the wait, says Rob Greenwood.

9 11 Nov, 2022

Tenaya Mastia

The Mastia is a good all-round performance rock shoe with a varied focus, says Rob Greenwood, ranging from overhanging sport to bouldering on rock types which require that little bit of extra sensitivity.

8 15 Jan, 2021

Micro Cams

Micro cams are among the most useful pieces of gear on a trad climber's rack. Having a tiny cam you can rely on to protect otherwise unprotectable sections of rock can make the difference between arriving at the top of your route... or at the bottom. However their tiny size...

48 8 Sep, 2020

Large Bouldering Mats

Biggest isn't always best, but in bouldering it certainly has its place. Larger pads are ideal for higher problems, awkward landings,...

29 7 Jul, 2020

Tenaya Mundaka

The Mundaka is an extremely soft rock shoe designed to give a close, glove-like fit. They are so soft that they prompt Theo Moore to ask the...

7 23 Aug, 2019

Performance Rock Shoes

'Performance' is a huge category, so with UK sport climbing in mind we've narrowed the focus of this review to down-turned, supportive...

56 4 Dec, 2018

Mid-Sized Bouldering Mats

Bouldering mats have come a long way since the beer towel. Not only do modern pads give a better landing, they are also bigger,...

15 3 Apr, 2018

Latest News from Jimmy's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Tenaya Approach Shoes: Tenerife, Nes and Mojocar

From the beginning, Tenaya has always put 100% effort into developing the best possible product to help all climbers improve their performance. The same dedication to design can also be seen in our lifestyle footwear.

3 5 Dec, 2023

Siurana Climbing Festival - 11th to 13th November 2022

Experience three days of activities and clinics led by athletes, mountain guides, instructors, climbing developers, photographers and equipment specialists, along with climbers from all over the world, to celebrate sport climbing...

11 Oct, 2022

Women's Trad Festival 2022

This August saw the Women's Trad Festival return to the Peak District for a joyous and action-packed weekend of climbing. Heading into its 7th year, the festival is based on three core values: mental well-being, sustainability and accessibility. Gathering...

2 5 Sep, 2022