Steve McClure

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Steve McClure is one of the best rock climbers in the world, having climbed the hardest sport route in the UK at 9b, numerous new routes at the grade of 9a and onsighted many at 8b+. Despite being better known for his sport climbing achievements, you might also find him wiggling in wires in Pembroke or sleeping in a portaledge on a 1000m wall in Greenland.

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Article Steve McClure climbs 1000th 8a - The Magic Grade

Having recently ticked his 1000th 8a, Steve McClure writes about what he feels is 'the magic grade'... 8a. THE magic grade. There's something special about the number, it has a certain ring to it and any route with an...

19 13 Dec, 2023

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure climbs Le Voyage (E10 7a)

This week's Friday Night Video covers Steve McClure's ascent of James Pearson's Le Voyage (E10 7a) at Annot, France. Le Voyage follows a discontinuous crack for forty metres up a gently overhanging face. When the crack runs out, a series of...

3 5 May, 2023

Interview Steve McClure repeats Le Voyage, E10 7a

Steve McClure has made the seventh repeat of James Pearson's route Le Voyage, E10 7a, in Annot, France. The route, which James first climbed in 2017, shares the same start as his recent route Bon Voyage, which Steve believes may be the hardest trad...

9 27 Mar, 2023

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure climbs The Final Round

This week's Friday Night Video takes us to Ilam Rock in Dovedale and looks at Steve McClure's ascent of The...

2 4 Feb, 2022

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure climbs Olympiad E10 6c

This week's Friday Night Video features Steve McClure making the second ascent of Neil Gresham's Olympiad...

25 21 Jan, 2022

News 2021 - A Year of Climbing News

The second year of the pandemic was another strange one. The year began with another lockdown in the UK; climbing walls...

30 Dec, 2021

News Second Ascent of Lexicon E11 7a by Steve McClure

Just two weeks after Neil Gresham claimed the first ascent of a long-term project on Pavey Ark (UKC...

24 23 Sep, 2021

News Steve McClure Repeats Gresham's Olympiad (E10 6c / 8b DWS)

7 1 Jun, 2021

News Steve McClure Flashes Impact Day (E8 6c)

18 24 May, 2021

The Ticklist #28 Tough Trad, Big Mountains and Hard Blocs

3 7 May, 2021

News First Ascent of Fixation 8c+ at Malham Cove by Steve McClure

4 1 Oct, 2020

Video Reset Part 2 - Reopening the Walls with the ABC

24 Jul, 2020

News New FA by Steve McClure critiqued on TV's Gogglebox

82 4 May, 2020

Article Steve McClure's Nightmayer

4 15 Jul, 2019

Newsflash Steve McClure onsights Nightmayer E8 6c

18 10 Jul, 2019

Video Steve McClure on GreatNess Wall (E10 7a)

51 10 Jun, 2019

News First ascent of GreatNess Wall (E10 7a) for Steve McClure

6 29 May, 2019

Newsflash Steve McClure climbs GreatNess Wall (E10 7a) at Nesscliffe

14 28 May, 2019

News New Malham 8c Extension by Steve McClure - Hugo Boss

8 14 May, 2019

Fri Night Vid Inis Mór: On the Edge

20 18 Jan, 2019

Article Steve McClure - Trials & Tribulations on Tioman Island

16 17 Sep, 2018

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure and Neil Mawson in Verdon Gorge

5 27 Apr, 2018

News New Malham 8c by Steve McClure - The Reign is Over

5 23 Apr, 2018

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure climbs Rainman, 9b

11 20 Apr, 2018

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure's Triple Crown

20 Oct, 2017

Fri Night Vid Hard Rock - A Tribute to Ken Wilson

123 13 Oct, 2017

News Steve McClure completes Yorkshire 'Triple Crown' in a Day

7 24 Jul, 2017

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure - A Redpoint Sabotage

18 9 Jun, 2017

Interview Steve McClure on Rainman 9b

18 5 Jun, 2017

Newsflash Britain's First 9b by Steve McClure

45 5 Jun, 2017

News Steve McClure Onsights 8b+ in Chulilla

12 16 Jan, 2016

News Choronzon E10 (8b+) and Muy Caliente E9 Repeated by Steve McClure

57 15 Jul, 2015

Review Beyond Limits by Steve McClure

4 5 May, 2015

Interview Steve McClure on Strawberries Onsight

13 18 Jun, 2014

Newsflash First British Onsight of Strawberries for McClure

72 15 Jun, 2014

Interview Steve McClure's 2013

3 11 Feb, 2014

News McClure Nominated for Arco Rock Legends

3 19 Aug, 2013

News Steve McClure flashes Tom et Je Ris, 8b+, Verdon

8 17 Jul, 2013

Update Steve McClure Climbs Batman, 9a / +

13 23 May, 2013

Interview Steve McClure - Petzl RocTrip 2012

24 Dec, 2012

Interview Steve McClure - 2012

2 9 Sep, 2012

Video + Interview Steve McClure on Hubble 8c+

10 11 Jul, 2012

News Steve McClure Repeats The Quarryman (E8)

21 30 May, 2011

Latest Reviews for Steve's Sponsors

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Performance Headtorches - Petzl Nao RL, Silva FREE and Black Diamond Distance 1500

Torch technology moves on fast, and the latest generation of high power models are mind-bogglingly bright. Here we compare three headtorches that feature a dazzling 1000+ lumens of output. While they all have their impressive points, each is be...

26 2 Feb

OTS 2023 - Our Best of the Show

This year's Outdoor Trade Show has just wrapped up. Staged in a tropical Liverpool, the show brought practically all the brands with a UK presence under one roof. While a lot of the gear on display looked good, as always there were a few pieces in...

3 16 Jun, 2023

Windproofs and ultralight softshells

When you want some protection from the elements, but a full shell would be overkill, a thin windproof is the obvious choice. Not just for runners, these versatile lightweights are equally handy for climbers and hillwalkers; in fact we can't think of...

22 6 Dec, 2022

Five Ten NIAD Moccasym

With the new NIAD Moccasym, Five Ten have done away with the things that made the original so popular, laments Rob Greenwood.

10 3 Jun, 2022

Mountain Shells Around £200

Can you pick up a decent shell for only around £200? We think so! While top-end technical waterproof jackets cost big money,...

55 9 Feb, 2022

Five Ten NIAD Lace - an Updated Classic

The Five Ten Anasazi Pink needs little introduction. This flat, stiff, lace-up shoe has been a mainstay in many...

7 31 Dec, 2021

Marmot Mitre Peak - lightweight technical shell

A Gore-Tex Active shell with a climbing-oriented cut and feature set, the Mitre Peak is a...

4 12 Nov, 2021

Latest News from Steve's Sponsors

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CWIF 16-17th March 2024 - Registration now open!

Join us on Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th March, climb alongside some of the best climbers in the world on problems set by some of the world's best routesetters.

8 Mar

Marmot Gas Bag Collection

In our quest for continuous innovation in the outdoor industry as well as our long-standing commitment to sustainability, Marmot presents a groundbreaking alternative for water resistant down treatments in our revamped 800FP Gas Bag series. Introducing new 100%...

3 12 Jul, 2023

Mend Our Mountains - Help Repair our Best Loved Landscapes

Walkers encouraged to give some love back to paths and trails as figures boom, with 24 million people walking at least twice a month, causing footpath repair costs to escalate

4 20 Apr, 2023