UKC Feature Articles

Following on from recent UKClimbing.com forum discussion, Ian Smith casts his mind back to a fixed gear issue in Pembroke that... [ full story ]

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

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 ]

Rock climbing superstar Chris Sharma was recently interviewed by Kay Rush at the Trento Film Festival, Italy. Kay touches on the... [ full story ]

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 ]

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 Articles

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 ]

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 ]

A summary of all the latest content on UKClimbing.com from the past month, including: 15 new articles, 17 product announcements... [ full story ]

The Climbing Wall Award (CWA) qualifies you to teach climbing on artificial structures and walls. This article details the remit... [ full story ]

Gear Reviews

No more top-roping the same old routes - the rapidly rising popularity of climbing walls, both for learning and training... [ full review ]

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 ]

Swedish company Haglofs has its beginnings back in a Dalstugan cottage in Torsång, where in 1914 Victor Haglofs sewed the first... [ full review ]

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 News

The Tout a Blocs bouldering event is happening on the 29th of July to the 1st of August near Ailefroide, France. [ full story ]

The wiregate version of the proven lightweight and compact Orbit model, available in both straight and bent gate versions. [ full story ]

The Jet Cam from C.A.M.P. is a light and versatile double stem camming device suited to many situations. [ full story ]

The Agilis sunglasses are lightweight, comfortable, close fitting, and their extensive curvature not only provides the widest... [ full story ]

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 ]

The Air Cam is a light and versatile single stem camming device suited to many situations. [ full story ]

Latest Product News

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 ]

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 ]

A giant landing space from Metolius to protect the biggest of falls. [ full story ]

The Smart is Tendon's entry-model single rope. It has a remarkably high specification for such a competitively priced rope.... [ full story ]

At just 233g, the Air is the world's lightest and most breathable fully specified climbing harness. [ full story ]

Marmot's brand new rugged softshell pant which is highly suited to a wide range of mountaineering activities. The Cortina pant... [ full story ]

The top of the line waterproof compression sack from Outdoor Research with a dedicated, breathable, back system and much more! [ full story ]

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 ]

Functions as a waterproof storage sack for sleeping bags and clothing. Converts to an ultralight, 36L summit sack. [ full story ]

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 ]

The countdown for Sheffield City Council's Cliffhanger festival is well under way. Last week BMC President Rab Carrington... [ full story ]