UKC Feature ArticlesGUEST EDITORIAL: A Pembroke Saga 26-Jun-09
Following on from recent UKClimbing.com forum discussion, Ian Smith casts his mind back to a fixed gear issue in Pembroke that... [ full story ] Relocate: Sheffield 23-Jun-09
In this new mini-series 'Relocate' we take a look at different areas of Britain and what they are like to live and climb... [ full story ] Cry Freedom F8b+ - A Personal Account 22-Jun-09
Drew Haigh gives us a person account of his recent ascent of Cry Freedom (F8b+) at Malham Cove, Yorkshire.
"The first run on... [ full story ] VIDEO: British Mountain Guides (BMG) 18-Jun-09
The Mountain Guides qualification is seen as the toughest and top ticket in the climbing world.
Find out what it takes to pass... [ full story ]
Chamonix-based British climber Gavin Pike is just back from a very successful Alaska trip with James Clapham.
They had a... [ full story ]
Cliffhanger have teamed up with Canon and UKClimbing.com and are running a photo competition with a great prize, a Canon... [ full story ]
The Scottish Mountaineering Club's Skye guidebook is nearing completion and over the last two months the SMC in conjunction with... [ full story ] Climb Magazine July 2009 Preview 12-Jun-09
Check out what's coming up in the July issue of Climb Magazine. Climb is available to purchase from all WHS stores and other... [ full story ] VIDEO: Mountain Instructor Award (MIA) 12-Jun-09
The Mountain Instructor Award (MIA) qualifies you to take people multipitch climbing anywhere in the UK. It does not cover... [ full story ]
The Mountain Instructor Certificate (MIC) qualifies you to take people winter climbing anywhere in the UK. It does not... [ full story ]
Ueli Steck has smashed speed records with audacious ascents of the big three Alpine North faces in literally just a couple of... [ full story ] VIDEO: Winter Mountain Leader Award 11-Jun-09
The Winter Mountain Leader Award (Winter ML) qualifies you to take groups of people walking in mountainous areas in the UK in... [ full story ]
The International Mountain Leader Award (IML) qualifies you to take groups of people walking across mountain ranges abroad. It... [ full story ] VIDEO: Chris Sharma Interview 10-Jun-09
Rock climbing superstar Chris Sharma was recently interviewed by Kay Rush at the Trento Film Festival, Italy.
Kay touches on the... [ full story ] Belay Bunnies and Gear Tarts 10-Jun-09
Sarah Flint shares her personal view of the 'inherent sexuality of climbing'.
"I am a climbing whore. I will admit this freely... [ full story ]
Two competitions. One a poetry contest, one a video advert competition. The topic - MIDGES. The Product - The Outdoor Research... [ full story ] VIDEO: Mountain Leader Award (ML) 08-Jun-09
The Mountain Leader Award (ML) qualifies you to take groups of people walking in mountainous areas in the UK.
It does not... [ full story ] |
UKC Feature ArticlesVIDEO: Single Pitch Award (SPA) 05-Jun-09
The Single Pitch Award (SPA) qualifies you to take groups of people climbing in the UK. It does not cover large mountain crags,... [ full story ] VIDEO: Walking Group Leader Award (WGL) 04-Jun-09
The Walking Group Leader Award (WGL) qualifies you to take groups of people walking in the UK. It does not cover remote or... [ full story ] New content at UKClimbing.com this month 03-Jun-09
A summary of all the latest content on UKClimbing.com from the past month, including: 15 new articles, 17 product announcements... [ full story ] VIDEO: The Climbing Wall Award (CWA) 02-Jun-09
The Climbing Wall Award (CWA) qualifies you to teach climbing on artificial structures and walls.
This article details the remit... [ full story ] Gear ReviewsIndependent reviews from the UKC gear testersClimbing Games 30-Jun-09
No more top-roping the same old routes - the rapidly rising popularity of climbing walls, both for learning and training... [ full review ] Winter Climbing + 26-Jun-09
I picked up a copy of Ian Parnell and Neil Gresham's new book Winter Climbing + at exactly the wrong part of the season, having... [ full review ]
Less is more and light is vital! Wasn't this the mantra of training guru Matt "Smythe" Smith? Well it certainly appears to have... [ full review ] ROC 35 17-Jun-09
Swedish company Haglofs has its beginnings back in a Dalstugan cottage in Torsång, where in 1914 Victor Haglofs sewed the first... [ full review ] Revelations by Jerry Moffatt 16-Jun-09
I first read this book in the depth of winter intending to review it immediately. But as so often in life I found myself... [ full review ]
.........Sorry I'll have to send this review in by phone as I'm lost on a ledge, on an ill defined route on some vague cliff; no... [ full review ] Latest Product NewsAnnouncements direct from the manufacturers
The Tout a Blocs bouldering event is happening on the 29th of July to the 1st of August near Ailefroide, France. [ full story ] Orbit Wiregate Karabiner and Quickdraws 30-Jun-09
The wiregate version of the proven lightweight and compact Orbit model, available in both straight and bent gate versions. [ full story ] Jet Cam 29-Jun-09
The Jet Cam from C.A.M.P. is a light and versatile double stem camming device suited to many situations. [ full story ] Adidas Agilis sunglasses 29-Jun-09
The Agilis sunglasses are lightweight, comfortable, close fitting, and their extensive curvature not only provides the widest... [ full story ] Chunky Trousers 26-Jun-09
Men's trousers with buttons on lower leg for rolling up. 2 hip pockets, 2 Velcro closing back pockets with Wombat printed fabric... [ full story ]
Mountain Intelligence Opens Second Store At The Depot Climbing Centre, Leeds. [ full story ] Air Cam 23-Jun-09
The Air Cam is a light and versatile single stem camming device suited to many situations. [ full story ] |
Latest Product NewsAnnouncements direct from the manufacturersNew CoLab 0Hiro belay jacket. 23-Jun-09
The 0Hiro jacket is the latest in our line of CoLab projects, selling them cheaper in return for your good comments.. or bad....... [ full story ]
The Beacon is a busy climbing centre in North Wales, and is currently looking for a suitable person for the full time post of... [ full story ]
Evolv Rockboot Demo - Saturday 27th June, The Depot Climbing Centre, Leeds [ full story ] Jazz Party: Keele Hall, Stoke on Trent 20-Jun-09
Do you like Jazz??? Come and have a party this July in Keele Hall, Stoke on Trent. Live Jazz music with Rachel Rimmer, Jazz... [ full story ] Behemoth Bouldering Mat 19-Jun-09
A giant landing space from Metolius to protect the biggest of falls. [ full story ] 10mm x 50m Smart 18-Jun-09
The Smart is Tendon's entry-model single rope.
It has a remarkably high specification for such a competitively priced rope.... [ full story ] Air Harness 17-Jun-09
At just 233g, the Air is the world's lightest and most breathable fully specified climbing harness. [ full story ] Cortina Pant 16-Jun-09
Marmot's brand new rugged softshell pant which is highly suited to a wide range of mountaineering activities. The Cortina pant... [ full story ] DryComp Vertex Sack 12-Jun-09
The top of the line waterproof compression sack from Outdoor Research with a dedicated, breathable, back system and much more! [ full story ] EtaPackLiteTM stove 09-Jun-09
This stove really deserves its name: The EtaPackLite™ is the smallest and lightest stove for two out of Primus'award winning... [ full story ]
The Plas y Brenin administration team has a job vacancy for a full time receptionist/administrator. Initially the role will... [ full story ] DryComp Summit Sack 07-Jun-09
Functions as a waterproof storage sack for sleeping bags and clothing. Converts to an ultralight, 36L summit sack. [ full story ] Outdoor Research Dry Peak Bagger 03-Jun-09
The Dry Peak Bagger is a waterproof backpack/drybag that can be used for any situation where you want to keep something dry from... [ full story ]
SteriPEN the only portable water purifier to use UV light to destroy waterborne microbes has launched two new accessories.
A... [ full story ] Cliffhanger Build Up Begins 01-Jun-09
The countdown for Sheffield City Council's Cliffhanger festival is well under way. Last week BMC President Rab Carrington... [ full story ] |
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