Buster Martin

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Buster Martin is only the second Brit to tick a confirmed 9a+, with his ascent of First Ley in November 2019. In 2018, he redpointed Rainshadow 9a not long after taking a 4-year break from climbing. He is the first brit to tick both Hubble 9a and Action Directe 9a.

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Interview Buster Martin talks about his ascent of Super Crackinette, 9a+

The route, his third at 9a+ in 2024 alone, was first climbed by Alex Megos in 2016, but is best known for its second ascent, when Adam Ondra became the first person ever to flash a route at 9a+.

15 13 Dec, 2024

News The Journey 9a+ by Buster Martin

Buster Martin has continued his current run of form by climbing his third 9a+ - and his second in under a month - with an ascent of The Journey in Margalef, Catalonia. The line was bolted and first climbed by British expat Tom Bolger in 2022, who described it...

2 3 Apr, 2024

News Action Directe 9a by Buster Martin

Buster Martin has made the first British ascent of the historic 9a Action Directe in the Frankenjura, Germany.

38 12 Oct, 2022

News First Ascent of Persian Dawn 8c+ by Buster Martin

Buster Martin has made the first ascent of the direct finish to Make It Funky at Raven Tor, naming It...

27 Apr, 2021

The Ticklist #23 Lockdown Round-Up - Ascents from around the world

We held off reporting on ascents during lockdown, but as things begin to ease in the UK,...

2 Apr, 2021

Video Buster Martin on Hubble

Last month, Buster Martin made the tenth ascent of Hubble (9a) at Raven Tor. The route took him just a handful of sessions and...

2 9 Nov, 2020

The Ticklist #14 Hubble, Bleau Blocs and more Hard Sport

In this week's round-up, a mix of hard sport and bouldering from Europe and the US...

2 23 Oct, 2020

News First Ley 9a+ by Buster Martin

11 22 Nov, 2019

News Rainshadow 9a by Buster Martin

22 20 Jun, 2018

News 8c at 16 for Buster Martin

36 11 Jul, 2013

News Young Brits Sport Climbing In France 8b and More

10 19 Apr, 2013

News 15 Year Old Buster Martin in Ceuse- 8b

3 6 Aug, 2012

News Climbing on CBBC Tonight at 6pm

18 May, 2012

News First outdoor 8b for 15-year old Buster Martin

7 30 Apr, 2012

Latest Reviews for Buster'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

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

Indoor Beginner's Bouldering Shoes

Today's novice climbers are bouldering to a harder level than ever before. To meet these needs, modern indoor beginner's shoes are designed to offer that bit more performance, taking you from entry level into the mid grades. Here we test the best...

2 12 Nov, 2024

La Sportiva G-Summit - Do They Work for UK Winter Climbers?

The G-Summit is billed as 'the new benchmark for high-altitude technical mountaineering'. So should...

36 7 Nov, 2024

Supportive Approach Shoes

Lighter and more nimble than boots, more capable on steep rocky ground than a trail shoe, approach shoes are the all-terrain 4x4...

57 21 Oct, 2024

La Sportiva Miura VS - If it ain't broke...

The Miura VS has been a much-loved favourite for over 15 years, says Tim Hill, and in a world of soft climbing...

31 17 Apr, 2024

Performance Headtorches - Petzl Nao RL, Silva FREE and Black Diamond Distance 1500

Torch technology moves on fast, and the latest generation of high power...

26 2 Feb, 2024

Latest News from Buster's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

The New Petzl WHISPER® Harness

The WHISPER® harness is perfect for climbers and mountaineers seeking minimal weight and maximum mobility. Its MATRYX® fabric ensures comfort, durability and compact design. A slim waist belt and leg loops provide freedom of movement, while fiv...

10 11 Feb

La Sportiva launches UK recycling programme

A new recycling programme has been launched in the UK by La Sportiva, aiming to provide an easy way for people to recycle footwear and clothing when it reaches the end of its life.

5 19 Jul, 2022

New Climbing Gear Autumn / Winter 2021

For the past couple of months, we've been finding out about all the shiny new gear that's hitting the shops this Autumn/Winter. We've taken a look at everything from the latest harnesses and helmets, to new rock shoes and cool cams. Take a peak:

9 12 Oct, 2021