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Fri Night Vid Rakchham: Bridge Between Worlds

Bernd Zangerl and the village of Rakchham have been working together over the last decade to develop a sustainable world-class climbing area in Rakchham, Himalaya. Last autumn Bernd took Melissa Le Nevé and Giuliano Cameroni on his trip there. They spent a few months i...

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Competition Win a pair of Dolomite Velocissima

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The Walk of Life E9 6c by Anna Hazlett

Anna Hazlett has climbed her second E9 with an ascent of The Walk of Life (E9 6c) at Dyer's Lookout in Devon. The line was first climbed by James Pearson in 2008. Anna is the first woman to complete the route.

7 20 Jun

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Fri Night Vid Dave MacLeod Repeating Lexicon (E11 7a)

This week's Friday Night Video is Dave MacLeod's short film that documents his time on Neil Gresham's Lexicon (E11 7a) on Pavey Ark, La...

17 Jun

James Pearson climbs Lexicon E11 7a

James Pearson has climbed Neil Gresham's route Lexicon (E11 7a) at Pavey Ark, Langdale. James's was the fifth ascent after repeats from Steve McClure, Dave MacLeod and Mat Wright. The route shares some climbing with Impact Day (E8 6c) but has an independent...

81 15 Jun

IFSC Boulder World Cup Brixen - Report

IFSC Commentator Matt Groom reports from the fifth round of the IFSC Boulder World Cup in Brixen, Italy. The IFSC returned to Europe after a double-header in Salt Lake City and it was Brixen in Northern Italy that hosted the fifth round of the Boulder...

14 Jun

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FIRST LOOK: New Packs for 2023

At the Outdoor Trade Show in Liverpool, we were shown a range of new packs for 2023, from Mammut's bombproof crag pack, to Salewa's fast and light model, and Rab's new, innovative running range.

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Fastpacking - Without a Pack

Whether or not you're reconciled to the term 'fastpacking', there's an undeniable attraction to the ethos, which combines the light-footed...

16 20 Jun

Mountain Literature Classics: Annapurna by Maurice Herzog

"Himalayan climbing books are a bit like bad video games" says Ronald Turnbull. "Plodding uphill, in a snowstorm, not really knowing where you are; and then pouf! You're dead. What is it about this one that has sold 11 million copies, making...

11 15 Jun

Interview Katie Mackay - 1st Woman to Complete a sub-24hr Lake District Classic Rock Challenge

Katie Mackay, partnered with Arthur Jones, recently completed the Lake District Classic Rock Challenge, becoming the first woman to finish in under 24 hours. Katie led every pitch and recorded a total...

9 6 Jun

Mountain Literature Classics: the Alpine Drawings of Samivel

Ronald Turnbull is carried to an idealised alpine age by the mountain drawings of French cartoonist Samivel, in his book Sous L'Oeil des Choucas, ou Les plaisirs de l'alpinisme (under the eye of the chough, or the pleasures of...

7 2 Jun

Destination Guide Sicily

Massimo Cappuccio shares his guide to climbing on Sicily, an increasingly popular Mediterranean climbing destination.

1 Jun

The Shining Mountain © Main photo: Doug Scott

Mountain Literature Classics: The Shining Mountain

May not be as midge-free as the pub, but it's a darn sight cheaper © Fliss Freeborn

Skills Channel Your Inner Dirtbag: How to Save Money in the Outdoors

The Black Carls - easy but quite exciting © Dan Bailey - UKHillwalking.com

Classic Scramble - A Beinn Eighe Link-up

Portrait of Anne Lister by Joshua Horner. © Portrait by Joshua Horner, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Trailblazing Mountaineering Women - Anne Lister and Ann Walker

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Dolomite Crodarossa Hi GTX Boot

As a confirmed shoe-over-boot user, the somewhat sceptical Alan James tries the stiffer, high cuff alternative to his current favourite approach shoe - the Crodarossa from Dolomite. Will he be converted to boots for long hill days and scramblin...

2 21 Jun

Scarpa Quantic and Quantix SF - a comparative test

Combining solid mid-range performance with all-day comfort, the Quantic and Quantix SF both represent a bit of a triumph in terms of rock shoe design, says Toby Archer. But which is better on the grit, and which does he prefer for edgier...

6 17 Jun

Montane Pac Plus XT Jacket and Trousers

If you want one set of waterproofs to cover everything from summer walking to winter mountaineering, the Pac Plus XT should be high on the shortlist. Light and packable enough to carry just in case, yet tough enough for climbing and scrambling; well...

14 Jun

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Open Comp Win a pair of Dolomite Velocissima

Velocissima, an Italian-made shoe that ably combines over a century of artisanal skills at Dolomite with the very latest construction technology, striking the perfect balance between climbing and trekking, tradition and innovation, perf...

23 Jun

Open Comp Mountain Equipment Orcus Pack Competition

Win a Mountain Equipment Orcus Pack!

3 20 Jun

Open Comp Win a Pair of Men's or Women's Technician Leather Approach Shoes

Engineered for precision, the Black Diamond Technician Leather is built for durability and comfort, with super sticky rubber for technical approaches. Here's your chance to win a pair...

16 Jun

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40% off Walking books at guidebooks at Vertebrate Publishing

Looking for a full-value day out in the UK's most spectacular and unspoiled settings? Want to take on a peak bagging challenge or walk the length of one Europe's iconic long-distance trails? All walking books by Vertebrate Publishing are avail...

23 Jun

New edition of Rockfax Chamonix + free on Rockfax Digital until 16 July

The new Chamonix Rockfax is due to be published early in July. This is a major update from the 2016 edition with two major new areas, new action photographs, enhanced maps and much more all covered in 56 extra...

4 20 Jun

Mammut We Care rope

Single rope made with responsible use of resources

5 9 Jun

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5.10 Rock Shoe Deals

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

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Climbing Wall Supervisor and Instructor Calshot

Salary Range: £18,877 - £19,208 per annum (Plus 50% enhancement of pay for Sundays and 100% enhancement for any bank holidays...

23 Jun

Live and work year round in the stunning French Alps!

Builders, joiners and carpenters: Would you love to work on high end chalet renovations with Mont Blanc as your backdrop? Fancy spending...

16 Jun

Climbing Instructors - Big Rock, Milton Keynes

Big Rock in Milton Keynes has a reputation for quality climbing and community spirit. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to climb...

21 Jun

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