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Paris 2024 Olympic Sport Climbing Qualification System Announced

The qualification pathway for Sport Climbing and the other 31 sports in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been approved by the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

17 May

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New Font 8C at Biblins Cave for Sam Blackwell

20-year-old Sam Blackwell has made the first ascent of a new Font 8C at Biblins Cave, Gloucestershire. The problem, which he named World at War (f8C), links Godzilla Sit (f8B) into Spaceship (f8B+).

3 18 May

Newsflash Eder Lomba makes second ascent of Rainman (9b)

Eder Lomba has made the second ascent of Steve McClure's Rainman (9b) at Malham Cove.

19 16 May

Donate Climbing Rope to Help Ukraine

A volunteer organisation is collecting climbing rope to send to Ukraine for use by servicepeople in scenarios including casualty evacuations.

16 May

Fri Night Vid Hidden in Ticino - Switzerland Bouldering

This week's Friday Night Video slot is a triple bill from Wedge Climbing. Jim Pope, Aidan Roberts and...

13 May

The Ticklist Japan dominates the World Cup, Ramsden and Miller, and Will Bosi crushing

In this week's episode of The Ticklist, Theo talks through the action...

4 13 May

IFSC Boulder and Speed World Cup Seoul - Report

IFSC commentator Matt Groom reports on all the action from the Boulder and Speed World Cup in Seoul, South...

10 May

Newsflash New Route on Unclimbed Peak in Jugal Himal by Paul Ramsden and Tim Miller

Paul Ramsden and Tim Miller have just returned from a trip to the Jugal...

8 10 May

Newsflash John Kelly breaks Wainwrights Round Record

6 7 May

Fri Night Vid Hazel Findlay on Muy Caliente! E9 6c

5 6 May

Newsflash DNA 9c (?) by Seb Bouin

48 5 May

Fri Night Vid Friends of the Grit - Siebe Vanhee visits The Peak

4 29 Apr

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ROCfest: The Next Generation climbing festival 4th June, Rock Over Climbing Manch

The UK's most anticipated climbing festival is back on June 4th 2022 and it's open to everyone. A one-day spectacular competition held at Rock Over Climbing - Manchester City Centre. This is our most ambitious event by far, with 100 pro...

5 May

3RD ROCK Spring Launch Games 8th May at the Climbing Hangar Sheffield

The first-ever* vertical fashion show combined with a modern & exciting bouldering competition with some of the best climbers in the world!

26 Apr

Berghaus ambassador reaches record height for climber with a spinal cord injury

Berghaus ambassador Ed Jackson has returned to the UK after a dramatic expedition to Himlung Himal, a remote Himalayan peak. While the 7,126m summit eluded Ed and his team, he reached a new record height...

11 Apr

Product News Climbing's Top 50 Instagrammers

'Social Media' gets a bit of a bad press. Maligned by most people who claim either not to be bothered, to not...

92 30 Mar

Product News Join us at Women's Trad Festival as a Leader!

Women's Trad Festival is looking for leaders for our 6th Festival! Come and join us hosting our learners at...

23 Mar

Product News Want to advertise in a Rockfax Guidebook? New editions: Eastern Grit and Chamonix

In 2022 we're planning to publish major new editions of the...

22 Mar

Nikwax and Páramo become an employee-owned business

Nikwax and sister company Páramo, announced that in February 2022, they became an employee-owned...

6 14 Mar

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Centre Manager Flashpoint / Freedog Swindon

Our current Centre Manager is moving but not very far - they are taking the helm at Redpoint in Bristol. This opens up an exciting opportunity for...

18 May

Join the Serious Climbing Sales Team

We are seeking a meticulous and adaptable Sales Administrator/Representative to manage our purchase orders and invoices. In this role, you will...

3 16 May

General Manager Wanted - The Climbing Hangar Reading

The Climbing Hangar is growing. Ahead of the launch of our exciting new Reading venue in the autumn of 2022, TCH is looking for a high energy General...

13 May