Opinion As Climbing Participation Grows, Routesetting Must be Inclusive
Ailsa Graham calls for more considered routesetting at climbing walls to help people of all heights and abilities to progress...
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Interview Outspoken - Tyler Landman
The name Tyler Landman is synonymous with British bouldering. At age 15, he repeated Jerry Moffatt's iconic problem The Ace which overlooks Stanage Plantation. The ascent was a key milestone in Tyler's progression and afterwards, he continued through the upper echelons of hard bouldering. Recently, Tyler featured on the Outspoken Podcast and talked about finding 'balance, perspective and commitment' in different walks of life; from climbing to studying neuroscience and medicine. He explains the valuable lessons that climbing taught him and how he applied them elsewhere. We spoke to Tyler about the podcast and asked him about the key moments in his climbing career, how they shaped and influenced him going forward and where climbing fits into his life now:
Interview The Great British Bake Off's Marc Elliott: Climber, Amputee and Star Baker
The Great British Bake Off quarter-finalist Marc Elliott is not only a mean baker, but a keen climber and a UKC user. Following his appearance on the hit Channel 4 series, we managed to join the GBBO media buzz and...
Crag Notes Mourne
In this month's Crag Notes, Andy Moles goes back to the Mourne Mountains of his homeland. "This was where it started, for me; a territory contained enough to be homely, wild enough to inspire".
UKC Christmas Climbing Quiz 2020
2020 has been a year of ups and downs, but mostly downs. The COVID-19 pandemic dominated the headlines - even on UKC - and we...
The UKC Christmas Fingerboard Challenge
Christmas will be unconventional this year, as many people around the world find themselves locked-down at...
Toby Dunn's Desert Island Routes
Toby Dunn writes about his Desert Island Climbs and reminisces not only about the climbing itself but those he...
Avalanched on the Lancet Edge - a Cautionary Tale
Mountain rescue expert Dave 'Heavy' Whalley recalls a serious incident in the early 1970s, a time when avalanches in Scotland were poorly understood. These days we have far more information to help make safe decisions - if we choose to use it.
South-West Sport Climbing
September heralded the fast approaching end of the summer climbing season with many praying for an eternal Indian summer to get that last project clean. However, truth be told, the deteriorating weather can turn many crags into a dank seeping mess within...
Scrambling Classic Scramble - The Dubh Ridge
With acres of perfect slabs in a stunning island location, the Dubh Ridge isn't only one of the longest rock climbs in the UK, but also has to be among the most enjoyable at any grade. Dan Bailey and Nick Brown load up for an overnight trip to this laid-back...
A Guide to Climbing Trips in Europe by Train
Train travel enthusiast Amy Underwood Thompson shares some tips for planning and enjoying more...
Chamonix Jams
John McCune takes us on a tour and relives his experiences on the best of Chamonix's jamming cracks. As mixed climbing conditions become...
Stoney Middleton - Historical Relic or Overlooked Gem?
Stoney's legendary polished walls have been a forcing ground for generations and many...
Scrambling Cuillin Traverse: Taking the Easier Route
Adrian Trendall, author of new Cicerone guide Skye's Cuillin Ridge Traverse, explains how to smooth the hardest edges...
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winter Snowshoes in Scotland - more than just a novelty
Requiring less skill than skiing, and making a big difference when progress on foot would be a nightmare,...
Running Walk Before You Run - winter skills for hill runners
There are a lot of strong runners out there, but those coming to winter hill running without a grounding in mountain skills may not appreciate the severity of the challenge posed by snow on the hills, says fell running guide Keri Wallace. Here...
Understanding Winter Weather with Plas y Brenin Part 5 - Observations on the Hill
Forecasts are great tools at the planning stage, but once out on the hill you'll have to rely on your own observations and judgement. In the final part of our series Will talks us through the vital skill of staying alert and open minded.
Understanding Winter Weather with Plas y Brenin Part 4 - Planning and Decision Making
In part 4 of our series on winter weather and avalanche forecasts, Will breaks down the planning and decision making process into a clear, step-by-step system, which can be used whether you're walking, skiing or climbing.
Understanding Winter Weather with Plas y Brenin Part 3 - How to Use the SAIS Website
Whether you're heading to the Scottish winter hills to walk, ski or climb, the SAIS website is an essential resource. In part 3 of our series instructor Will Nicholls of Plas y Brenin guides us through the many useful features of the site.
British First Ascents in Patagonia
In the hazy, distant past before the current pandemic, a team of Brits enjoyed their own form of isolation in a remote valley in central Patagonia. In January 2020, Simon Smith, Alasdair Fulton, Graham Dawson and Rob Lovell travelled t...
Runnel Vision – An expedition to find adventure in Brazil
James Taylor reflects on a trip to Brazil in 2019 where a strong team aimed to free climb a new route on the south face of Pedra Baiana; an 800m granite monolith.
El Potrero Chico - Multi-pitch Sport Climbing in Mexico
'The idea of going to El Potrero Chico, Mexico was agreed on. I got in touch with Peter to say I was going to be in North America between February and March. Wanting sunshine and multi-pitch sport climbing El Portrero kept coming...
Expedition Riso Patron Sur
In February/March 2018, Matteo Della Bordella (ITA) and Silvan Schüpbach (SUI) climbed the Riso Patron Sur in Chile,...
New Multi-Pitch in Kyrgyzstan - Alexandra Supernova
"Kyrgyzstan! Wow! Where is that? Can you climb there?" Almost everyone asks me this whenever I start...
New French Route on Baffin Island
In May, a team from the Chamonix-based GMHM (the French mountain military) opened a new route on Baffin Island, Canada....
Jiptik Valley 2016
In July of this year, Robert Taylor, John Proctor, Ciaran Mullan and Phil Dawson headed to the Jiptik valley in Southeast Kyrgyzstan....
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