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19th May

Article On The Path to Recovery

Sheena Hussain shares her story of discovering mountains as a Muslim woman and 'cancer thriver'. My first real mountain encounter was in 2019. A friend and I embarked on a trip: one month spent in my ancestral land, Pakistan. I braced myself for the wild ride up to the north...

News New Font 8C at Biblins Cave for Sam Blackwell

News Paris 2024 Olympic Sport Climbing Qualification System Announced

Newsflash Eder Lomba makes second ascent of Rainman (9b)

Review Rab Ridge Raider Bivi

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Donate Climbing Rope to Help Ukraine

A volunteer organisation is collecting climbing rope to send to Ukraine for use by servicepeople in scenarios including casualty evacuations.

16 May

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Fri Night Vid Hidden in Ticino - Switzerland Bouldering

This week's Friday Night Video slot is a triple bill from Wedge Climbing. Jim Pope, Aidan Roberts and Sam Lawson head on a bouldering trip to Ticino, Switzerland. They spend their time t...

13 May

The Ticklist Japan dominates the World Cup, Ramsden and Miller, and Will Bosi crushing

In this week's episode of The Ticklist, Theo talks through the action from the latest IFSC Boulder World Cup in Seoul, Paul Ramsden and Tim Miller's gnarly Himalayan ascent, and another update from the on-form...

4 13 May

Newsflash New Route on Unclimbed Peak in Jugal Himal by Paul Ramsden and Tim Miller

Paul Ramsden and Tim Miller have just returned from a trip to the Jugal Himal, north-east of Kathmandu in Nepal, where they made the first ascent of an unnamed and apparently unclimbed peak mapped at 6563m. The pair...

8 10 May

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Eder Lomba repeats Rainman (9b) at Malham

In this week's episode of The Ticklist, we report on Eder Lomba's second ascent of Steve McClure's route Rainman (9b) at Malham Cove.

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Podcast Mountain Air - 6. Rob Woodall, Britain's Greatest Peak Bagger?

From Munros to Marilyns, TUMPs to Ultras, Dan Aspel meets a man with perhaps more summits on...

16 May

Podcast Lyme Disease - What You Need to Know

Think you know all you need to about ticks and Lyme disease? Think again, says John Burns. In this episode of his Outside In podcast, expert Julia Knight from Lyme Disease UK debunks some common misconceptions, and offers useful advice on tick bite...

31 12 May

Beyond the Front Lines, Ukrainian Mountaineer aids War Effort

One of Ukraine's most-celebrated mountaineers - currently seeking asylum in the UK - explains how climbing has helped with the tough choices forced upon him by the war. 'We can prepare for the mountains. In a war, you never know...

10 May

Opinion Should Schools Promote Indoor Climbing and Outdoor Pursuits?

School teacher Olivia Bruton shares her experience of taking a group of children to a climbing taster session, and states her case for more cooperation between climbing walls, organisations and schools.

134 9 May

The Rise of the UK Paraclimbing Community

Paraclimber Jeantique Hommel writes about the development of paraclimbing in the UK, and shares resources for those wanting to get involved. Our community is also rapidly growing and changing. Over the last few years, there have been big changes...

6 May

Between a Rock and a Hard Place montage © Ronald Turnbull

Mountain Literature Classics: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

The dark sandstone of Barawatau Mountain. © Alex Outhwaite

History at a Height - Mountain Petroglyphs in Guyana

Janja Garnbret: Olympic Champion. © Natalie Berry

Interview Climb for Gold - Janja Garnbret, Olympic Champion

Cristiana Su Viganò climbing L’état sauvage, 5c/E1 at Les Terrasses in Flamanville, Normandy, France. © Jan Virt Photography

Destination Guide Climbing in Normandy

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Scarpa Instinct S

Combining performance, sensitivity, and comfort, the Instinct S is surprisingly versatile. If you've had doubts about slippers in the past, then they might well turn your head, says Rob Greenwood.

13 May

Montane Alpine Resolve

While the Alpine Resolve is Montane's current top of the range shell for alpine climbing and winter mountaineering, it wouldn't be overkill for foul weather hillwalking too. It's not cheap, but compared to some of the competition it represents really good value, says...

10 May

Silva Trail Runner Free H - more than just a runner's headtorch

With its smooth tilting head and power lead cleverly integrated into the headband, the Trail Runner Free is a much more adaptable torch than the name suggests, and will be of interest not just to runners, but to hillwalkers too....

6 May

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Open Comp Win a Pair of Mountain Equipment Anvil Pants

We're offering one lucky winner a pair of Anvil Men's or Women's pants. A comfortable, stretch pant for climbers at home everywhere from local boulders to iconic cliffs.

7 16 May

Open Comp Win a Rab Kinetic Ultra Jacket

Enter our competition to win a Kinetic Ultra jacket from Rab's new Skyline Collection designed for mountain running.

12 May

Open Comp Win an EDELRID #climbGREEN package

Environmental consciousness and sustainability have long been two of EDELRID's key company values. Our #climbGREEN range takes this a step further. We are now giving one lucky climber the chance to win a rope, harness and belay kit from our...

5 May

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New climbing shoes from Red Chili: from top-end bouldering to multipitch trad

Red Chili have some exciting new models for 2022. From top-end bouldering to multipitch trad, we have something for every style and every climber.

18 May

Tenaya partners with Zara to launch a new women's range of clothing and shoes

Global fashion brand Zara and climbing shoe company Tenaya are teaming up for a product collaboration, launching on 5 May 2022. The limited-release women's capsule includes clothing items, an approach shoe,...

5 May

New Eastern Grit - Pre-order now and free on Rockfax Digital until 1 June

We are very excited to announce the publication of a new and fully-updated edition of Eastern Grit: the most popular climbing area in the UK.

12 4 May

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5.10 Rock Shoe Deals

With the summer months rolling in, save over 30% on Five Ten rock shoes!

9 May

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BMC IT Support Assistant

We are looking for an IT Support Assistant to provide support, guidance and assistance to our volunteers and staff across the organisation, ensuring...

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