UKC Feature Articles

This is a four-part video series from Black Diamond about Sonnie Trotter and Alex Honnold making the first one-day ascent of... [ full story ]

The Greek island of Kalymnos is one of the most famous sport climbing holiday destinations in the world. People travel from all... [ full story ]

Listen as Stoney Middleton legend Tom Proctor talks with Giles Barker about his climbing like, from climbing trees and barns, to... [ full story ]

Fredrik Ericsson the Swedish mountaineer and extreme skier died last week whilst attempting to summit and ski down K2. Rob... [ full story ]

Jim Titt didn't find a sleeping bag with a built-in inflatable Playmate of the month in the gleaming temple of outdoor... [ full story ]

"The kids were Level 5 gang-bangers and sex offenders. They bickered, cursed and fought, found and consumed psychotropic... [ full story ]

Destination Articles

Top climber Dave MacLeod takes a look at Ben Nevis in summer: "Ben Nevis is as big as it gets in the UK in many ways. But... [ full story ]

Gear Reviews

The Marmot Whisperlite jacket packs down to the size of a pair of thick socks. Stef Kerek has been testing it in some traditional... [ full review ]

With a name alluding to an Italian supercar, the Lamborghini, Kevin Avery was expecting big things of the La Sportiva Miura... [ full review ]

Traditionally a firm FiveTen fan, will the new Scarpa Vapours impress Rockfax Assistant Editor Stephen Horne? "Many climbers... [ full review ]

"I had high hopes for the Master Cams, and in a way they were met and in another they weren't," says Jon Griffith. There was a... [ full review ]

British brand Podsacs have a superb reputation and a very loyal following, says Toby Archer. I don't think I can remember one... [ full review ]

"I've become a real fan of the minimalist shell jacket in the last few years," says Susie Burt. "Why did we ever bother with mesh... [ full review ]

Gear Reviews

Mick Ryan asks Marmot why not buy an £80 budget tent rather than the Grid for £280.00. Also included in this review are two... [ full review ]

Latest Product News

Perhaps the best resource for free bouldering topos in the UK and the only place to get the lowdown on all the latest for Lakes... [ full story ]

The biggest climbing competition in the international calendar from the 9th-12th of September at the Edinburgh International... [ full story ]

Ignorance and complacency commonly result in death. BASE Jumping is probably the deadliest and most dangerous sport in... [ full story ]

New for Autumn 2010. A hooded, windproof, fleece-backed, stretch-woven soft shell jacket for all mountain use... [ full story ]

This is as light as it gets! We have extended the range of our high end Challenge Line with the addition of this featherweight... [ full story ]

Urbanrock in Reading are looking for dedicated staff who are active climbers with a keen interest in climbing gear and have the... [ full story ]

Wild Country's Alpine Shield, one of the most innovative climbing helmets available, has scooped a major prize from Desnivel... [ full story ]

Climb Rochdale are looking to employ a friendly and outgoing person, with a keen interest in climbing and instructing to work in... [ full story ]

Bluestone Events are pleased to announce the launch of their brand new website, UK Outdoor Activities, which aims to become the... [ full story ]

The OMM 2010 start list has been published. Founded in 1968 the OMM is the originator of the two day mountain marathon type... [ full story ]

Airo is the ideal sleeping mat for mountain activities where weight is a concern. World travel where space is a premium. Anything... [ full story ]

Want to take your climbing to the next level? Mark Reeves' new book tells you all you really need to know. From simple techniques... [ full story ]

Latest Product News

What climbing companies have done recently is to integrate the webbing waist belt with the padding either by using new materials... [ full story ]

Wild Country have partnered up with Alex Ekins, fast becoming one of the UK's best climbing photographers, to bring you some... [ full story ]

The dates for the Ambleside Outdoor Festival are September 16th to 19th 2010. This is the first year Ambleside Outdoor Festival... [ full story ]

Zero-G climbing gear clearance offers. Great savings and offers on all remaining Zero-G climbing equipment and gear... [ full story ]

The BMC is holding a symposium in Sheffield on 13-14 November devoted to improving the understanding of prevention, diagnosis and... [ full story ]

A shell that packs smaller than an energy bar, another without zips, a down jacket lighter than a cup of sugar. Sarah Stirling... [ full story ]

You can now get your hands on the latest British Mountain Map which covers the southern half of the Snowdonia National Park. Free... [ full story ]

British brand Podsacs are delighted to welcome Jules Littlefair to the team. Jules has redpointed: Raindogs, 8a, Malham Cove,... [ full story ]

This year's race took place between the 23rd and 25th July with 504 entrants from the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, USA, Ireland... [ full story ]

In this third Friedrichshafen OutDoor Show report we look at hardware and Jim Titt gives us an insight in to climbing gear design. [ full story ]

Competitions

Each first Friday of the month DMM are running a week long competition at UKClimbing.com. All you have to do is answer three... [ full story ]