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Review Dolomite Velocissima

Cool and light, but really well made, it's hard to find fault with the Velocissima shoe, says Rob Greenwood - particularly on more technical rocky ground, where it excels.

News Tokyo Diaries Day 1: Arrival in Japan and Coverage Plans

Fri Night Vid Road to Tokyo - The Qualifier Stories

Review Five Ten NIAD VCS

Article Behind the Scenes of Sport Climbing's Olympic Debut

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Rick Allen dies in K2 Avalanche

World-renowned Aberdeen-born mountaineer Rick Allen has died aged 66 while attempting a new route on the south-east face of K2. Allen was caught in an avalanche following heavy deposits of fresh snow from a recent storm.

3 26 Jul

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The Ticklist #39 Hard Sport, Bouldering and Trad Classics

A little bit of all three disciplines in this week's round-up.

25 Jul

Fri Night Vid Babsi Zangerl climbs Sprengstoff (9a)

Located near Babsi's home in Bludenz, Austria, Lorüns is a sport climbing crag that's home to decades' old historical routes. Described as a "meeting point" for both the old and younger generations of the Austrian climbing community, Lorüns is...

23 Jul

Blind Climber Jesse Dufton 'Non-sights' E3

Jesse Dufton has onsighted his first E3, Internationale at Kilt Rock on the Isle of Skye. It was the first time the blind climber had ever attempted a route of the grade.

12 23 Jul

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The Road to Tokyo - The Qualifier Stories

Indonesia’s climbing hero Aries Susanti Rahayu knows she has to win the Speed event in order to have a chance at securing an Olympic spot, while USA’s Kyra Condie must defeat her teammates to stay in the running for Tokyo.

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Never Say Never - Mistakes in the Mountains

What do you do when you're a qualified, established instructor and you make an error of judgement in the...

4 26 Jul

"Don't stop until you have to" – The first female Lakeland Classics round

The fifteen Lake District climbs from Ken Wilson's book 'Classic Rock' in one unbroken independent journey on foot. Done by Mandy Glanvill and Julie Carter, June 2021, in celebration of Mandy's 50th year of climbing...

14 22 Jul

Video Synthetic Insulation Explained

Rachael and Rob explain the positives and negatives of synthetic insulation and describe which jacket is appropriate for specific situations.

21 Jul

To Be a Climbing Mum, or Not to Be?

Nutan Shinde-Pawar discusses the difficulties many parents - and especially women - with outdoor passions and careers face when deciding whether or not to start a family... I am worried about what motherhood means for my outdoor dreams. Would it mean...

44 20 Jul

Interview Tokyo 2020 Sport Climbing on the BBC - Broadcasting an Olympic Debut

Just as the 40 climbing athletes are preparing to compete on the world's biggest sporting stage, a team of media professionals are getting ready to present our sport to the world at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games this...

28 15 Jul

Down vs Synthetic Insulation

Crag Notes: A Local Haunt

Montane Alpine Preparation - The advantages of block leading

Photography Three Generations on Wall End Slab

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Mountain packs around 40 litres

For year-round climbing, mountaineering, hillwalking and even overnight backpacking, packs around the 40 litre mark are a versatile do-it-all size. Here we put ten of the best mountain all-rounders through their paces.

28 20 Jul

Red Chili Mystix

Alan James takes a look at the new Red Chili Mystix. An indoor bouldering shoe as claimed, or an outdoor precision tool for steep sport and trad - which is it?

16 Jul

Black Diamond Fuel Approach Shoe

It's light and cool for summer, but though the Fuel is Black Diamond's most capable approach shoe, it's not a great choice for scrambles or mountain crags in the slippery UK hills, says Dan Bailey. Best saved for less demanding days, or hot rock trips...

10 13 Jul

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Latest Competitions

Open Comp Win an Agrium Hoody to celebrate the Arc'teryx Academy: Climb Lake District

Join us on the 25th & 26th September for the Arc'teryx Academy: Climb Lake District.

29 Jul

Open Comp Win a pair of La Sportiva Kubos

Work on your all-round indoor game with the Kubo's, a classic training shoe and perfect for beginners.

12 Jul

Open Comp Win a pair of Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ poles

The Black Diamond Distance Carbon FLZ is our premium pole for fully adjustable, folding performance

8 Jul

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Gear News

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8BPLUS | New Chalk Bags & Recycled Brush

2021 marks the 10th birthday of 8BPLUS. Known for their range of distinctive chalk bags and buckets, they have also have a great line of chalk products, brushes and other accessories.

27 Jul

HK - Made in Sheffield Recycled Nylon Range, Organic Cottons Shorts and Tops &

HK - Made in Sheffield officially launched in March 2021, with a range of UK made sweaters promoting our ethical and environmentally friendly ethos. We have had a fantastic response from our customers...

26 Jul

Samaya® creates a new generation of tents with Nanovent®

Samaya® creates the Nanovent® membrane and revolutionizes the single-wall tent by offering the lightest and most compact technical equipment on the market!

15 Jul

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Mammut Trovat GTX Boots Deal + Win a pair with Outside

Save 30% on a pair of Mammut GTX hiking boots - just £139 PLUS enter our competition to win a pair for free!

22 Jul

SAVE 20% on rock shoes at Outside

Brand new from Evolv, the Shaman and Oracle climbing shoes at 20% off, plus Five.Ten Hiangles only £95.

5 Jul

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Calshot Climbing Wall Supervisor/Instructor

Calshot Activities Centre, Southampton Salary Range: £18,562 - £18,877 per annum Hours per week: 37 Contract...

30 Jul

Climbing Arena Supervisor - Edinburgh

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR who is passionate about climbing and ready to move onto the next level?

29 Jul

Coaching at Boulders

Boulders has a vibrant and dedicated team whose mission is to: "Give everyone the opportunity to enjoy the benefits the world of climbing has to offer and help them achieve their climbing goals, regardless of age, ability or background."

27 Jul

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