UKC Feature Articles

In a dramatic change from 2009 where the Kendal Mountain Festival was plagued by bad weather, this year's tribal gathering of... [ full story ]

The Epicentre sponsor the British Junior Team and have put together these mini profiles of some of the team members who will be... [ full story ]

James Pearson - one of Britain's brightest climbing stars recently relocated to Innsbruck in Austria. Whilst there he has been... [ full story ]

UKC Forum User Bob says: "The UK grading system is beginning to struggle to cope with the sustainedness of modern routes and... [ full story ]

“Oh, are there mountains in Antarctica?” I used to get this question a lot, when I told people what I do. It seems for most... [ full story ]

A nostalgic look back on the climbing scene centring on the Nick Estcourt Outdoor Sports shop in Altrincham in the late... [ full story ]

UKC catches up with top big wall climber and mountain guide Stu McAleese as he prepares for his lecture at this year's Kendal... [ full story ]

In this article top trad and sport climber Jordan Buys confesses... he uses his knees! "...enormous purple bruising,... [ full story ]

Jamie Maddison takes a trip to Kyrgyzstan and discovers more than just climbing. "Standing in the shade of the cool... [ full story ]

How do you share a passion with someone who doesn't understand? Climbing addicts try hard to spread the word – usually to... [ full story ]

A summary of all the latest content on UKClimbing.com from the past month, including: 19 new articles, 43 product announcements... [ full story ]

Destination Articles

Having taken a thirty footer that ended on the ground - slate at that! - I hadn't been doing much climbing for a while. However,... [ full story ]

Gear Reviews

The Spantik is no newcomer, and after over four years it still dominates its boot category, says Jon Griffith. There is a... [ full review ]

Jon Ratcliffe reviews the Red Chilli Corona VCR Rock Shoe. Video edited by Ray Saunders. [ full review ]

Three helmets on test: the Black Diamond Tracer, Wild Country Rock Lite and C.A.M.P. Armour Lady. [ full review ]

A new guidebook to the Valle Dell'Orco in northwest Italy has prompted something of a revival in trad climbing amongst normally... [ full review ]

Andy Moles checks out the long-awaited latest edition of the Mournes climbing guide. [ full review ]

'Cyborg' brings up images of Robocop and Terminator, says Kevin Avery. So did these crampons give him any special powers? [ full review ]

UKC Chief Editor Jack Geldard puts the British made Climblox Grit Pants to the test... but not on Gritstone. He does give 'em... [ full review ]

Viv Scott tests the Rab Demand in Scotland, while Jon Griffith goes alpine climbing with the Patagonia M10. The ideal... [ full review ]

Sean Kelly is a keen climbing and mountain photographer. His photos have appeared in several climbing guidebooks, and he has a... [ full story ]

Latest Product News

A round up of the latest winter hard shells. [ full story ]

Over £400,000 is being spent on the redevelopment of Kendal Wall over the next few months, and several new jobs are being... [ full story ]

Keep your head warm and look real stylish right through the winter with a Black Yak knitted hat from Alpkit. [ full story ]

Latest Product News

Evolv Venga - New kid's shoe from Evolv. [ full story ]

Out for 2010, Posing Productions presents PSYCHE II, the follow up to the successful 2007 film PSYCHE. Featuring 'The Prophet'... [ full story ]

How many of us ignore the mental aspect of training for climbing? Be it a fear of falling or simply a failure to prepare, most of... [ full story ]

The Alta II Jacket (available in both men's and ladies' fit) is lighter in weight with less bulk than its predecessor (the Alta... [ full story ]

Will you be the first in the World to own a Alpkit tent? Our annual Christmas competition starts on the 1st December. [ full story ]

We just had this fantastic review in from Ultra-runner Mark Hartell, he went out on the Welsh 3000's in winter with Stephen Watts... [ full story ]

The Depot in Leeds is proud to announce the Battle Of Britain bouldering competition 2010.Full day competition for all abilities... [ full story ]

Be prepared for the unexpected this winter with Adventure Medical Kits Heatsheets Emergency Bivvy [ full story ]

Petzl introduces the CORE: the rechargeable battery for the TIKKA2 / ZIPKA2 line of headlamps! The goal: more light and less... [ full story ]

Sir Chris Bonington, Leo Houlding and Mick Fowler, all together at the Royal Geographical Society this Saturday as part of the... [ full story ]

Scarpa's no1 best selling mountaineering boot worldwide provides a super light and versatile alpine boot. The boot of choice for... [ full story ]

Great Gear Offers from Scarpa, Grivel and Outdoor Research at Outside, Hathersage on 4/5th December and an evening lecture by... [ full story ]

Cold, wet and scared is no way to go through life - unless you're an alpinist, and then at least you have the DAS. Perfect and... [ full story ]

High Sports are looking to recruit a Climbing Wall Manager for their wall located at Rotherham Leisure Complex. This is a full... [ full story ]

A soft shell jacket ideal for Alpine climbing, trek and travel, mountain walking and skiing. [ full story ]

Marmot's Alpinist pant has been specifically designed to meet the need of Alpinists, guides and off piste skiers. [ full story ]

In January we will open one of the largest bouldering centres in the country in Liverpool. There are a number of job vacancies at... [ full story ]

An easy way of clipping into anchors (bolts), with a telescopic reach pole and another attachment for cleaning out of reach holds. [ full story ]

Tom Randall has joined the RAB and describes his approach to climbing. There is also a new video featuring Tom completing the... [ full story ]

Mountain Equipment Lightline Duvet special price £130. [ full story ]

The Climbing Academy are the importers and retailers of Ice Holds. Here Tim Emmett trys them, taking winter training to a new and... [ full story ]

UKC Competition winner Scott Allen won his Sterling 'Sharma' Rope a couple of weeks ago and headed straight off to El Chorro for... [ full story ]

Until 15th December, BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE on the entire range of Altissimo holds! [ full story ]

Transition Extreme in Aberdeen are looking for a full-time Duty Climbing Instructor responsible for the day-to-day supervision of... [ full story ]

Latest Product News

The new BEAL video presents its expertise in the manufacture of climbing and security ropes. From rock climbing to work at... [ full story ]

Red Chili announced two new big hitters to their European team with 4 times ice climbing champion Ines Papert and the Frankenjura... [ full story ]

The holy grail of soft shells, the Kishtwar is designed specifically for high-aerobic endeavours in foul weather. Constructed... [ full story ]

Lightweight half ropes with great versatility and very high durability. All technical specifications are designed to increase... [ full story ]

Check out the amazing new King Kong 2011 Calendar. [ full story ]

80mm deep, hinged pad for easy folding and storage. [ full story ]

UKC November Deal Of The Month - Free Rab 120L Expedition Kit Bag with every Rab purchase of £100!!! [ full story ]

Late September Sterling Rope arranged a visit from athletes Sonnie Trotter, Chris Sharma, Daila Ojeda and Joey Kinder. This... [ full story ]

Cotswold Outdoor are hosting a series of lectures through October and November from British climbing legend 'big' Ron Fawcett.... [ full story ]

The First snow has fallen and the first routes have been climbed, make the Epicentre your one stop shop this winter. We will have... [ full story ]

BD Cyborg Crampons go anywhere do anything and on Special Offer for this month only! £124.00 [ full story ]

The Crinum is prAna's latest and literally coolest climbing trouser. [ full story ]

Metolius Gripsaver Plus - now available in Hard! [ full story ]

The new Phantom Guide fulfils the winter aspect of the next generation of the Phantom rage. Very light, precise fit and new... [ full story ]

25% off RRP on Beal climbing ropes until 20th of December at the Barn Climbing Shop. [ full story ]

First Ascent (Agency/Distributor for Black Diamond, Cascade Designs, MSR and other leading outdoor brands) are looking for a... [ full story ]

Vapour-rise kit has now been a firm favourite in the Rab® range for many years so for anyone who hasn't yet experienced... [ full story ]

The new Mammut Shop in Shop is now open at The Square in Hathersage. Come have a look at some of the finest alpine clothing... [ full story ]

After more than 40 years and hundreds of expeditions, the Annapurna remains firmly established as our premier off the shelf down... [ full story ]

Competitions

Week three of the Polartec competition. Last weeks winner was Mark McDonald of Luton. More great prizes, three new questions. [ full story ]

We have two winners for the Allcord Logo Photo Competition. [ 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 ]