Review CamelBak Bottle Range
Dan Bailey and family road test a selection of water bottles. What will they find to say about them?
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23rd April
David Lama, Hansjörg Auer and Jess Roskelley Missing After Avalanche
World-class Austrian mountaineers David Lama and Hansjörg Auer and US alpinist Jess Roskelley have been reported missing and presumed dead following an avalanche on 17th April on Howse Peak in Banff National Park, Canada, according to a press release from Parks Canada referenced by multiple mainstream media outlets.
2nd ascent of Mamichula (9b) for Seb Bouin
French climber Seb Bouin has made the second ascent of Adam Ondra's Mamichula (9b) at Oliana. The route links together Papichulo (9a+) and Pachamama (9a+) and at the time of his ascent, Ondra state...
James Mchaffie on New-Routeing Spree
James 'Caff' Mchaffie has been busy establishing two new E7 trad lines on Lundy and five new routes in the Dinorwic slate quarries in Llanberis, while using one of his ascents to campaign for action against climate change.
BMC launch Incident and Near-miss Reporting System
The British Mountaineering Council has launched an Incident and near-miss reporting system for climbers, hillwalkers and mountaineers in partnership with Mountaineering Scotland and Mountaineering Ireland. The system is the brainchild of BMC...
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Reach: a teenage climber defines her own limits
A teenage rock-climber called Clare shows what's possible when we choose to define our own limits in the face of adversity. Reach is a film that takes you from the wards of the Children's Hospital, right out into the heart of the Peak District. Filmed over four-years, Reach tells the story of Sheffield climber Clare, who suffered a life-altering stroke at 13 which left her unable to move anything but her left eye. The first word that she spelled out with her eye was walk. And she was soon determined to go climbing.
Interview Perfect Partners #17 - Lynn Hill and Nina Caprez
In 1993 Lynn Hill made climbing history by becoming the first person to free climb The Nose on El Capitan,...
Climbers Against D*ck Pics - Athletes & Social Media Abuse
As the climbing community grows, are climbers receiving more abuse? How do experiences of abuse differ between men and women? An Instagram account Climbers Against Dick Pics (@chossyDMs) prompts Natalie Berry to investigate the...
Digital Feature Marmot Photography Awards 2018
UKC and UKH are proud to announce the winners of the 2018 Marmot Photography Awards. An automatic selection of five photos from each of the categories on site was made based on the votes from the previous 12 months. Users were then asked to vote for...
The Geology of Britain - A Climber's Perspective: Part 3 - Metamorphic Rocks
In this three-part series, Pete Reynolds AKA 'The Lakeland Rock Doctor' takes us on a tour of the varied and interesting rocks of the British Isles upon which we love (or occasionally hate) to climb...
Survey Rab Brand Questionnaire
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Gear Reviews
These are reviews from the UKC editorial team
Osprey Rolling Transporter 40
If you're after wheeled luggage with the knock-about toughness and practicality of a duffel bag, then this a great option, says Dan Bailey. But it's not an off-roader.
Edelrid Attila Tec Axe
The Attila Tec mountaineering axe features a fold-out grip rest and a plastic head grip. But how well do these additions stand up to the rigours of winter mountain use? Tom Ripley soon finds out.
Women's Midweight Down Jackets
Ten women's down jackets from leading brands go head-to-head in this comprehensive group test. What does 'midweight' even mean? And by that definition, which models stand out? All will be revealed...
Gear News
These are annoucements direct from manufacturers
SNAP Guts Crash Pad
Thanks to its intelligent Air Technology this 'smooth but tough' crash-pad is perfectly adapted to both short and high falls. It offers improved security and resilience, as it combines more resistant materials with greater comfort on landing. It c...
La Sportiva Bushido II
The Bushido II is a super light, extra grippy and aggressive shoe designed to ensure perfect stability and support on all types of off-road terrain from canal foot paths to the trail of the Lake District.
Osprey Rook & Renn
With a simple, progressive design, the Rook and women's specific fit Renn are built for backpacking comfort and fit.
Redpoint Bristol - Instructor Vacancies
At Redpoint Bristol we're excited to continue expanding our team to meet the growing demand for instructed sessions and the number of independent climbers using the centre. As a growing business (we are also in the process of opening a new boulder wall -...
Part Time Climbing Instructors EICA, Ratho
Are you ready to give 100%? We are. The world class Edinburgh International Climbing Arena is looking for experienced, enthusiastic climbers who are keen to help others get a taste for and develop in the sport.
Alpkit UK Factory Machinist and Factory Manager positions, Nottingham.
Our AlpFactory here at Alpkit HQ is an important part of what we do here at Alpkit, and has been since the early days. Alpkit UK...