Calum Muskett

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North Wales, United Kingdom

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Calum was born and brought up on the very edge of the Carneddau mountain range, a simple fact which has been hugely influential in his development as a climber. Calum has known the hills and mountains of North Wales since his earliest days and they have shaped his love of the outdoors and of mountain sports in particular.

At 13, Calum discovered climbing and was instantly hooked by the adventurous traditional rock climbs of Snowdonia. Since his first outing on the Idwal Slabs, he has travelled all over the world climbing difficult alpine routes as well as free climbing big walls such as El Capitan in Yosemite. Calum has a real enthusiasm about all types of climbing; he’s as happy cragging in the Llanberis Pass as he is on a committing alpine face and has a raft of new routes to his name up to E8. Calum is still as enthusiastic about his climbing now, as when he started and is always planning the next adventure!calummuskett

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News The Walk of Life E9, by Calum Muskett and Tom Randall

Calum Muskett and Tom Randall talk us through their ascents of James Pearson's The Walk of Life, E9.

8 8 Feb, 2023

News Second and third ascents of Banana Wall, XII 12

Calum Muskett and Dave MacLeod have made the second and third ascents of Greg Boswell's Cairngorm route, Banana Wall.

61 30 Jan, 2023

The Ticklist #34 Hard Trad First Ascents and Repeats

A quiet week with some hard trad going down...

20 Jun, 2021

Newsflash New Paddy Buckley Record for Kim Collison

Former British Trail Running Champion Kim Collison has broken the Paddy Buckley record with a time of 16 hours, 20...

19 Apr, 2021

News North Wales New Route Round Up

Calum Muskett gives us a comprehensive rundown of trad and sport developments in North Wales from the past couple of...

22 29 Oct, 2020

News Kim Collison Breaks Lakes 24-hour Record

Over the weekend, Kim Collison broke the 23-year-old Lakes 24-hour record – where the aim is to reach the greatest...

13 Jul, 2020

News North Wales Trad Round-up

'The hills have been alive with rock climbers,' says Calum Muskett. He rounds-up the last year (or two) in North Wales trad...

8 19 Oct, 2018

News Adventures in Wadi Rum for Muskett and McManus

58 28 Nov, 2016

News New E7 6b for Calum Muskett: Ginger Ninja

3 18 Nov, 2015

News Disco 2000: First Free Ascent by MacLeod, Muskett and Cook

5 25 Aug, 2015

Features Desert Island Climbs #1: Calum Muskett

10 18 Mar, 2015

News Kirkpatrick and Muskett Currently on Matterhorn North Face

11 Dec, 2014

Video Hoy Boys - Tom Randall, Calum Muskett - E7s

18 Sep, 2013

Video Interview Muskett and MacLeod - Indian Face

4 11 Sep, 2013

Interview MacLeod and Muskett Attempt Bellavista

3 22 Aug, 2013

News MacLeod and Muskett Climb Paciencia, 8a, on the Eiger

62 19 Aug, 2013

Update Ullrich and Muskett climb the Indian Face

15 16 Jul, 2013

News 3 Ascents in a week for the Indian Face, E9

22 12 Jul, 2013

News New Hoy E7s for Muskett and Randall

14 9 Jul, 2013

News FA of Sentinel, E8 6c for Calum Muskett

6 27 Jun, 2013

News Divine Providence for Perkin and Muskett

7 20 Aug, 2012

News Calum Muskett Climbs New Welsh E8

3 8 Jul, 2011

News Calum Muskett Climbs Rare Lichen - E9

15 25 Mar, 2011

Latest Reviews for Calum'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

Rab Nitron 25L Pack

A lightweight day pack with a superb running-inspired harness, the Nitron 25 is close-fitting and highly breathable, making it ideal for all summer hill fun from walking to running to scrambling. In fact our only complaint is that Rab don't offer a longer back length for...

22 Aug

Lightweight Softshells

Lightweight softshells are among the more versatile pieces of outdoor clothing, offering a bit of protection from the weather while...

12 12 Aug

Rab Downpour Trail Lite and Phantom - ultralight shells for runners and backpackers

Including one of the lightest waterproof jackets on the market, a...

29 Jul

Rab Veil XP 20 Waterproof Pack

Designed for big running adventures, mountain marathons, and super-ultralight backpackers, Rab's Veil XP is a comfy and...

3 Jul

Rab Trail Tee

Lightweight and quick-drying, the Trail Tee is equally good for running, hillwalking and backpacking - and with a cut that suits climbing too,...

23 Jun

Latest News from Calum's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Trail Clean Ups

Ellis Brigham have partnered with Keen footwear and Trash Free Trails to organise 4 trail cleans.

3 20 May

Ellis Brigham New Keswick Store

Ellis Brigham will open a new store in Keswick this summer

15 May

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 five gear...

10 11 Feb