UKC Feature Articles

Another Cerro Torre controversy. What is it about that spire? If fantasies build any peak, they make Cerro Torre. It is... [ full story ]

Mountaineering Ireland (MI) hosted the first Fair Head climbing meet over the weekend of 4th - 6th June. The meet was a... [ full story ]

In this short video American climber Steph Davis enters 'The Crack House' a super long Moab roof crack in Utah, USA. Although... [ full story ]

Between April 22 and May 7 of 2010 Philippe Gatta and Jean-Marc Wojcik climbed the Southwest Ridge of Ama Dablam (6856 m) in... [ full story ]

In this, his second article for UKClimbing.com, Stevie Haston recounts the first ascent of Comes The Dervish, but more than that,... [ full story ]

In this UKC Feature, a follow up to 'Mountaineering Mums', Assistant Editor Sarah Stirling explores the difficulties of pursuing... [ full story ]

In the 1960s and '70s, Stoney Middleton was the epicentre of British climbing. It boasted some of the hardest routes in the... [ full story ]

A summary of all the latest content on UKClimbing.com from the past month, including: 10 new articles, 37 product announcements... [ full story ]

Destination Articles

Matt Heason takes us on a tour of Millstone in the Peak District. "The fact that Millstone has been quarried has left it with... [ full story ]

Gritstone local and professional photographer Adam Long takes us on a quick tour of Stanage - the queen of grit. We get route... [ full story ]

Gear Reviews

"Much anticipated" would be something of an understatement. If anyone was silly enough to have waited with bated breath, they... [ full review ]

Rock shoes can be an expensive part of a climber's wardrobe, especially for those who wear them out quickly or like to have... [ full review ]

Jack Geldard tests a set of holds from the UK based company - Planet Holds. "The holds in general are very basic in shape, no... [ full review ]

Stef Kerek reviews this high performing, lightweight, water resistant Windstopper Soft Shell. When it arrived it looked very... [ full review ]

For the last six years the Slovenian alpinist, photographer, and biologist Matevz Lenarcic flew solo around the Alps in his... [ full review ]

Assistant Editor Sarah ponders whether these are the ideal multi-tasking trousers for all seasons and activities... [ full review ]

Gear Reviews

Jack Geldard takes a look at two of the English language guidebooks to the Italian Dolomites from Versante Sud. The Tre Cime by... [ full review ]

The new Vapour rock shoe is the latest in a long line of solid and dependable performance rock shoes from Scarpa. Long time... [ full review ]

Latest Product News

As climbers, we at Harrogate Climbing Centre are keen to make sure that the venues which are important to us and our users are... [ full story ]

A classic rope bag receives a revamp. [ full story ]

Climbing Centre Manager Department of Physical Education and Sport, University of Warwick, Coventry. £23,566 - £26,523... [ full story ]

The last two pieces of kit to complete Montane's 5-strong range of clothing designed to help raise £50,000 for Mountain Rescue... [ full story ]

John Dunne used to fuel his days climbing at Malham with trips to the Beck Hall Cafe famous for their plate o'cakes. There were... [ full story ]

DR Climbing Walls are looking for an artistic and motivated individual to work in the design department of this leading climbing... [ full story ]

It might seem like only five minutes since last year's Kendal Mountain Festival, but we can already reveal some early highlights... [ full story ]

This is about as light as a waterproof can get, and it's packed with impressive features that defy its scant 218 gram weight.... [ full story ]

Next weekend is the third Lakes Festival of Climbing, starting on Friday, June 25 at 4:00pm. Location is the Duddon Valley in... [ full story ]

The biggest gig of the year for outdoor companies and shops is fast approaching and UKClimbing.com will be there in force. Alan,... [ full story ]

Job Opportunities at Reading Climbing Centre We are one of the UK's most innovative indoor climbing centre operators. We are... [ full story ]

Skyler Weeks is an American wine taster. He's also the World Record holder in the dyno! [ full story ]

Big Stone Country is an exciting new book project aiming to bring together pictures, impressions and stories from modern extreme... [ full story ]

Clearance deals on Zero-G ropes while stocks last! From £75. [ full story ]

Latest Product News

No sooner have we filled our warehouse position than Tim announces that he would like to go part time to do a masters degree and... [ full story ]

A performance-fitting, approach shoe with sticky climbing rubber for excellent grip. The Karakoram is built for the approach.... [ full story ]

Last week saw over 200 people head down to the soon-to-be Reading Climbing Centre to see the centre plans and give us their... [ full story ]

Distinguishing features: aggressive. The velcro shoe that everyone has been waiting for. [ full story ]

The Vapour-rise Pull-on can be worn next to the skin as a single active layer, or over a base layer as an effective soft shell.... [ full story ]

Gritstone gods Johnny Dawes and John Allen were there at the launch of the new BMC Froggatt to Black Rocks guidebook last night.... [ full story ]

Our best selling men's model just got an upgrade. The Defy VTR appeals to new and advanced climbers alike as a comfortable,... [ full story ]

We are pleased to announce the dates are confirmed for STS 2010. The Scottish Tooling Series this October and November will be... [ full story ]

If you work or volunteer in the North West and are planning to undertake an assessment course for the WGL, ML, SPA or CWA scheme... [ full story ]

This year the British Bouldering Championships will take place over the weekend of 26-27 June in Sheffield. There is no... [ full story ]

Intelligence Squared are hosting a debate at the Royal Geographical Society on 6-9pm on June 15th 2010. The topic is, Everest has... [ full story ]

Online now - a fantastic selection of Wild Country pictures for you to download as your screensaver. Over the years Wild... [ full story ]

Harrogate Climbing Centre is officially celebrating its inauguration into the heart of Yorkshire Gritstone country! John... [ full story ]

Check out 27crags.com - an interactive website where you can make topos, share pictures, keep track of ticks and to-dos, and... [ full story ]

Competitions

There's less than two weeks to go before Cliffhanger, the Alpkit Shake Out weekend and the IFSC Bouldering World Cup at... [ full story ]

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 ]