Alex Barrows

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Alex Barrows started climbing at 17 and has become famous for his hard sport climbing and bouldering ascents, including Era Vella 9a and The Wheel of Life 8C. He is also well known for his dedication to training and knee bars.

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News posts and Articles featuring Alex

News Alex Barrows establishes new Raven Tor 9a

Alex Barrows has made the first ascent of The Last Nacho, 9a, at Raven Tor.

4 Sep, 2023

News Two 9a ticks by Brits in Spain

Two British 9a ascents have been made in the Lleida province of Catalonia, Spain, recently. Luke Dawson ticked Esclatamasters at Perles, while Alex Barrows redpointed La Fabela por la Enmienda in the Santa Linya Cave.

13 Mar, 2023

News Hard Kilnsey First Ascent by Alex Barrows

Alex Barrows has made the first ascent of a new line bolted by Neil Gresham at Kilnsey, which he has named Preposterous Tales. Alex is unsure of the grade, but estimates it to be somewhere between 8c and 9a+. The route follows Epic Adventures 8c...

8 11 May, 2021

News Alex Barrows on Form in Leonidio

Alex Barrows has enjoyed a productive trip to Leonidio in Greece, flashing 8b+ and onsighting three 8bs.

2 17 Jan, 2019

News New 9a Raven Tor link-up by Alex Barrows

Alex Barrows has discovered a new link-up at Raven Tor, joining a variant of Belly of the Beast 8B+ and Chimes of...

17 27 Sep, 2017

News Wheel of Life 8C for Alex Barrows

Alex Barrows has climbed his first 8C, ticking The Wheel of Life 8C at Hollow Mountain Cave in the Grampians, Australia. The problem...

8 6 Jun, 2016

News First 9a for Alex Barrows: Era Vella

Sheffield-based climber Alex Barrows has climbed his first 9a - in Margalef, Spain. The 45 metre long...

12 6 Apr, 2015

News Spanish 8b Onsights for Alex Barrows

5 27 May, 2014

Video Alex Barrows Climbs Kaabah, 8c+

4 19 Jun, 2013

News Alex Barrows Repeats Pilgrimage (8B+)

31 7 Mar, 2013

Latest Reviews for Alex's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Performance All-Rounder Climbing Shoes

If you're only going to buy one shoe for all your climbing, then make it an all-rounder. We check out six versatile models at the performance end of the market.

9 27 Aug

Scarpa RS Pro WP-Y Kids Boots

With its forgiving fit, supportive and grippy sole, and quality nubuck upper, Scarpa's RS Pro WP-Y is a great boot for younger walkers. Apprentice reviewer Edith Bailey checks it out.

3 26 Aug

OTS 2025 - Our Best of the Show

The Outdoor Trade Show has just wrapped up, and after a few quiet years post-Covid, 2025 saw a strong showing for new ideas and interesting products. Here are our highlights of the show - the items our review team are going to be fighting over next...

20 13 Jun

Scarpa Instinct VS-R LV

Offering great all-around performance across a range of disciplines, with the crucial distinction of a narrower and lower volume fit,...

27 May

Scarpa Drago XT - One Drago to Rule Them All?

How do you make a great product even greater? This is something we were curious to find out, because both our...

4 8 May

Scarpa Rapid XT

With the Rapid XT, walking comfort may come first, but on-the-rock performance is a close second. This is a capable approach shoe that feels...

14 Apr

Scarpa Ribelle Run 2

The Ribelle Run 2.0 is a massive improvement over the original, says Rob Greenwood. Whilst marketed primarily as a running shoe, its solid...

10 3 Apr

Latest News from Alex's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

CWIF 16-17th March 2024 - Registration now open!

Join us on Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th March, climb alongside some of the best climbers in the world on problems set by some of the world's best routesetters.

8 Mar, 2024

Scarpa Mescalito Mids - Save 35%

Save 35% and pick up a pair of comfortable, lightweight, three-season hiking boots for just £149! Get ready for summer trekking, hiking and walking adventures.

17 May, 2023

SCARPA steps forward to sponsor mountain running events

SCARPA has signed up as title sponsor of the Great Lakeland 3Day for the next three editions of the event. In addition, the brand will become the exclusive footwear sponsor of the Montane Dragon's Back Race. Both are organised by...

31 Oct, 2022