Video News Item: Four Hikers are missing in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The team have been missing for several days and American news channels are speculating on the possible outcomes of the rescue operation. This is true adventure journalism at its finest...

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Neil Gresham recently sailed up to the beautiful island of Mingulay. He climbed fantastic routes, saw amazing ocean wildlife and camped in one of Britain's most peaceful and tranquil...

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Dr Rebecca Williams is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and Senior Academic Tutor at Bangor University, as well as being a climbing instructor. Here she takes a look at how 'Teri' and 'Geoff' approach climbing from different angles, and how different mental techniques can be applied to help all climbers.

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Pete Robins is one of Britain's most talented trad climbers. His natural flair and quirky approach to climbing are documented in this in-depth photo interview. Jack Geldard has climbed...

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Keith Sharples was at the British Bouldering Championship 2008 and he took his camera. A full report with amazing photography: New champions, world records and a whole lot of grimacing!

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In this well researched piece, editor and journalist Dave Pickford explores the myths and tales surrounding supernatural phenomena seen in the mountains and wild places of the Earth. “...lo! A mighty arch appeared, rising above the Lyskamm high into the sky. Pale, colourless, and noiseless... this unearthly apparition seemed like a vision from...

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Results of the Junior competitions on the first day of the British Bouldering Championships 2008 held at the Cliffhanger outdoor event in Millhouses Park, Sheffield on 12 July 2008

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Skyler Weeks (US) jumped an amazing 2.65m at Cliffhanger 2008 yesterday, setting a new World Record. Keith Sharples was there for UKClimbing.com to record the achievement.

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Climbing is full of transitions and how we negotiate them determines how deliberate we climb. Transitions are also full of ambiguity, which can cause a climber to rush or stall out.

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Kevin Avery gives us the full low-down on one of the best sport climbing destinations in the world. How to get there, where to stay, best routes at every grade - all with stunning photography...

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We'd like to thank everyone who entered the prAna PHOTO COMPETITION. We had 318 entries and all were voted on. Here are the five winners.

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Tomorrow Cliffhanger will play host to the British Bouldering Championships - the UK's finest rock climbers battling it out on a purpose built mega-wall, an orient style UltraSprint...

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"Due to regularly working twelve hour days doing what I love, I will not be returning to the forums; however I am inspired to write a little about this weekend's Cliffhanger Outdoor Festival, as I believe it has the potential to be the UK's biggest and best outdoor adventure sports festival." writes Jude Calvert-Toulmin. How can you not read more!

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An electrical impulse tingled inside his skull and he knew, without hearing any warning voice that this was the signal that he had used the greater proportion of his Memory Allocation. All...

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Simon Panton is a guidebook publisher, a journalist and a bouldering guru. Here he explains all..

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"Yesterday morning in Hans Florine and the Japanese climber Yuji Hirayama set a new speed record for climbing the 870m (2900') Nose route on El Cap. On their fourth attempt in the last ten days they achieved a time of 2 hours 43 minutes and 33 seconds, beating the previous record set by the Germans Thomas and Alexander Huber by 2 minutes and 12...

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In this article, Rich Cross of Alpine Guides takes us to the next level in Alpine climbing. With hints and tips on everything from saving weight, acclimatisation and getting good info, through to block leading and 'speedy techniques' - this article really will make you in to an 'Alpine Ninja!'

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A guide to where you should attach your belay plate. To your harness belay loop? Or to your 'rope loop'?

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The UK company, Wild Country Limited are coming out with two new helmet designs, the 360 and the innovative Alpine Shield, a modular helmet, the first of its kind, that is suitable for cragging to Scottish winter and anything you can throw at it, or drop on it.

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Ultra-light fabric and our highest quality down combined with a minimalist design makes the Lithium is our lightest bag for mountaineers and backpackers encountering conditions down to...

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Remarkably light and compact, the Helium delivers impressive insulation. Use it as a three-plus season bag to substantially reduce your load while backpacking and mountaineering.

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Marmot's Scree Pant is a light-weight, versatile softshell pant that excels for everything from spring ski tours to summer alpine climbs.

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Jack Geldard gets a good nights sleep. He tests the Hydrogen sleeping bag from Marmot in Europe, in the UK and big wall climbing in Madagascar. With a comfort rating of -1C this could be...

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This year, the OutDoor INDUSTRY AWARD competition was held by Messe Friedrichshafen for the third time. A total of 280 entries from 25 different countries were submitted to this year's...

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UKClimbing.com gear reviewer John Bachar takes a look at the latest eyewear for climbing. No not Ray Bans, but CU Belay Glasses. Say goodbye to belayer's neck.

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THUMP! - Jenn Pacyna tests the DMM 'Highball' and 'Bit' bouldering mats - THUMP! And she likes what she sees. "I fall. A lot. In fact I fall much more often than I top out..."

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In this interactive article series, gear guru and mountain funny man Andy Kirkpatrick will answer your questions on gear. From the basic to the bizarre, if you need to know something then just Ask Andy! This time it's Bivy Bags and Bothy Bags.

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Is Malta the sun rock destination Britsh climbers forgot? Armed with a cope of the new guidebook, Chris Moor took a trip to this unfashinable climbing destination and gives us his impression of what the new guidebook has to offer.

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Five Ten's Anasazi 'Pink' has been a firm favourite of climbers all around the climbing globe for many a year. But could it get any better? They tried with the Anasazi Verde (the Green) and...

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TobyA reviews the CAMP Armour helmet - "it both looks pretty darn cool and – most importantly – isn't purple.. So over all, a great all-rounder. Not the lightest but far from the heaviest;...

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