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Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll makes solo completion of new Torres del Paine traverse

Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll has completed a four-day solo traverse across the Torres del Paine skyline.


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Lochaber Traverse - Big Scottish Winter Day Out for Neil Adams and Ali Rose

On Monday, Neil Adams and Ali Rose enjoyed a big 18-hour day out completing a climbing version of the classic hill route the Lochaber Traverse, taking in routes on as many winter crags as possible while linking seven Munros (and many other tops...

Climber Gets Stuck in Crack and Wins UKC Photo of the Week

After his leg got stuck in a crack at Rosyth Quarry in Fife and a rescue team were called out, Jacob Holder did not expect that a photo depicting his misfortune would win the popular vote ahead of 5* mountain shots in our UKC Photo of...

41 pitch Patagonia route 'Riders on the Storm' receives First Free Ascent

On February 9th, a team consisting of Siebe Vanhee, Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll, Nico Favresse, and Drew Smith, made the first free ascent of the Patagonian big-wall route, Riders on the Storm. 

Climbing Editor and Photographer Bernard Newman dies

Bernard Newman, an influential and widely-respected climber, photographer, writer and editor who...

BMC Appoints Paul Ratcliffe as New CEO

The British Mountaineering Council has announced the appointment of a new CEO. Paul Ratcliffe, a former...

Anne Butler Becomes First Female President of Mountaineering Scotland

At the AGM of Mountaineering Scotland at the weekend, Anne Butler was elected to serve as...

Piolet d'Or awarded to Paul Ramsden and Tim Miller for Jugal Spire Ascent

British mountaineers Paul Ramsden and Tim Miller have been awarded a 2023...


Press Releases

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Double Award Success Heralds The Return of Berghaus Extrem

Berghaus is celebrating after two products in its Extrem range secured major industry awards. On the same day that the brand picked up an ISPO Award came the news that Berghaus has also won a Polartec® Apex Award for the...

House of the Gods - new movie takes viewers on a unique journey to the lost world

An award winning adventure film with a difference is now available to rent or buy. Featuring climbers Leo Houlding and Anna Taylor and presented by Berghaus, 'House of the Gods' is a Coldhouse Collective...

Gear News Sir Ranulph Fiennes at Kendal Mountain Festival 2022

Spend an evening in the extraordinary company of Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE on Friday 18 November as he goes beyond his record-breaking achievements to explore the man behind the myth.

Berghaus to bring athletes and adventure film premieres to Kendal

For the 20th consecutive year, Berghaus will have a big presence at Kendal Mountain Festival (KMF) in November. KMF returns as an in-person event from 18-21 November, and the adventures of Berghaus athletes and their...


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