UKC Feature Articles
Jon Griffith is based in Chamonix. He's a professional outdoor photographer and is part of the UKC gear review team. He's our... [ full story ]
The Wildest Dream has opened in IMAX theatres and cinemas across the UK. The film retraces British explorer George Mallory's... [ full story ]
Marmot Presents: The Slackers Guide to Climbing
Featuring: Lucy Creamer, Steve McClure and presented by John Horscoft
When Adam... [ full story ]
In this new article - 'The Ledge is Narrower' - a follow up to the Stoney weekend, Mick Ward reflects on climbing, life and... [ full story ]
Timmy O'Neill is America's most outrageous climber. He has set "gob-smacking" speed climbing records from Yosemite to Patagonia,... [ full story ]
With the Matterhorn in his backyard and four generations of mountaineering in his genes, it is little wonder that Hervé Barmasse... [ full story ]
In this short article, UKC Editor Jack Geldard visits Gurnard's Head in Cornwall, the superb greenstone sea cliff, home to... [ full story ]
Belgian big-waller Nico Favresse stars in this short film from Bernardo Gimenez and Black Diamond. Nico climbs the F8c+ testpiece... [ full story ]
A summary of all the latest content on UKClimbing.com from the past month, including: 8 new articles, 22 product announcements... [ full story ]
Destination Articles
Magnificent rock, superb routes, perfect seaside ambience, a great holiday atmosphere and better weather than the rest of the... [ full story ]
Gear Reviews
Independent reviews from the UKC gear testers
A true all rounder? asks Paul Lewis. Evolv say the Bandit is for sport, trad and wall use by beginner to advanced climbers... [ full review ]
Britain has a rich climbing literary tradition. Climbers and mountaineers love writing about what they have done, and we love... [ full review ]
The Primus ETA Solo looks rather like a Jetboil PCS... Toby Archer leaves the lawsuits to the judges and asks: which is best? [ full review ]
Fell running brand Walsh has recently added a range of all-round trail and approach shoes to their lineup.
Viv Scott says... [ full review ]
"In my old age of 27 I have realised that I can no longer just sleep anywhere - I've got fussy," says Jon Griffith. "Comfort... [ full review ]
Sarah Stirling tests much-loved British brand DMM's new harness for women. "If you've studied the female form, or own one, you'll... [ full review ]
"For Alpinists or those wanting a multi-pitch climbing sac: the Podsacs Alpine 30 is a state-of-the-art front runner", says Mark... [ full review ]
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Latest Product News
Announcements direct from the manufacturers
From Mountain Hardwear, a lightweight windproof jacket designed for a wide variety of outdoor activities. Our Conduit SL fabric... [ full story ]
Climbers and mountaineers need a shell that doesn't get in the way, is comfortable to wear and packs very small. We feel we have... [ full story ]
The annual BMC Huts and Clubs Seminar is free for all BMC Affiliated Clubs. It's a one day event that seeks to address as many... [ full story ]
The BMC Climbing Walls Committee need actors to be in the new BMC Climbing Wall Essentials DVD. [ full story ]
The rope-friendly Piu is engineered to provide solid lock-offs when belaying and smooth rappels... [ full story ]
3 large holds with unusual shapes forcing open hand, crimp and pinch positions. Their specific design will force you to optimise... [ full story ]
Summer has barely finished but already keen ice climbers are looking towards the next few months with eager anticipation,... [ full story ]
Our new Alpinist jacket has been completely redesigned to meet the high end needs of alpinists, guides and off piste skiers. [ full story ]
Are you looking to begin or develop your career in the outdoors? Our Centre Assistant Scheme offers the opportunity to gain... [ full story ]
The town of Bishop, in eastern California, is a boulderer's paradise, one of the few places in the world where a high... [ full story ]
The greatly anticipated Reading Climbing Centre will open its doors to the public for the first time this Thursday, the 23rd... [ full story ]
To celebrate its 15th year as the French climbing specialist, Altissimo is offering its unique series of climbing holds in the... [ full story ]
Hello Everyone, Here's a chance to win Montane's Sabretooth softshell made with Polartec Power Shield - value £150.00.Thank you... [ full story ]
We are rapidly expanding and are seeking a highly motivated and flexible Customer Sales and Service Representative to join our... [ full story ]
Climb On! Bar is a completely pure (organic), powerful skin nourishing and first aid product to be applied to burns, cuts,... [ full story ]
This weekend 18th and 19th September will see the first Ambleside Outdoor Festival, where a collection of outdoor shops and... [ full story ]
High Sports are looking to recruit a senior instructor for their climbing wall based at the Elmbridge. [ full story ]
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Latest Product News
Announcements direct from the manufacturers
From the 15th September to the 15th November, Altissimo is celebrating its 15th brthday and is offering 15 mega climbing holds at... [ full story ]
Are you an MIA Trainee and/or Aspirant Level 5 Coach looking to boost your career?
Our Instructor Scheme offers the opportunity... [ full story ]
To mark the official opening of Big Rock we have organised a great day of events with something for everybody, whether you are... [ full story ]
Catalunya is widely recognized as one of the finest sport-climbing destinations anywhere on earth, with brilliant crags set... [ full story ]
More information on Mammut's range of high technology lightweight, I Beam construction locking karabiners. [ full story ]
A robust and agile jacket for mountaineers and serious off-piste skiers.Tough enough for a gnarly grade 8 on the Ben, light... [ full story ]
Fat Mat thickness with thin mat lightness. A mat for those looking for minimum weight but with some much deserved added comfort. [ full story ]
The Latok jacket is an ideal choice for Scottish winter climbing, winter Alpinism and expeditions. SRP £275. Only £189 at Joe... [ full story ]
If you have sore fingers from climbing or worse a gruesome gobi, flapper, rope burn, or cracked hands that are so painful you... [ full story ]
A 9.5 lightweight, Superdry treated single rope, ideal for onsighting and working routes... [ full story ]
Experience what the Gower Peninsula has to offer on its limestone cliffs and beautiful beaches. The team will supply full colour... [ full story ]
Mountain Intelligence UKC Deal Of The Month - Mountain Equipment Mistral Pull On, the perfect superlight windshirt, a great year... [ full story ]
Competitions
PRIMUS has launched the EtaSolo, £80, the latest addition to the award-winning Eta-Series of high-efficiency stoves. It's a wind... [ full story ]
Allcord are running a competition at UKClimbing.com to find two sunset images, one featuring climbing and one... [ full story ]
The Prize Draw for a Podsacs Super Crash Pad with 5 runner up chalk bag prizes plus a Podsacs bar towel for every winner... [ full story ]
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