Caroline Ciavaldini

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EGUILLES, France

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Caroline's early climbing exploits were in the competition world where she had several years of excellents results. She later moved into sport climbing and eventually hard trad. She has made numerous difficult ascents in the UK, including The Quarryman (E8 6c), Requiem (E8 6c) and Chicama, E9 6c.

Career Highlights:

Sport Climbing:

Macumba (8c)
Mind Control 8c+, Spain
Aaron 8c, Turkey
Souvenir du Pic 8c, France
Métaphysique des Tubes 8c, Seynes
Guerre d’usure 8c, France
Les Mur des Cyclopes 8b On-Sight, France

Trad Climbing:

Chupacabra E9, Pembrokeshire
Chicama E9, Anglesey
Requiem E8, Scotland
Mercia Wall E8, Pembroke
Point Blank E8, Pembrokeshire
The Jackals E8, Pembrokeshire
Toploader E7, The Peak District
Yucan2 E7, Nescliffe
Hindenburg E7, Pembroke

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News Caro Ciavaldini makes third female ascent of Greenspit, 8b Trad

Caro Ciavaldini has made the third female ascent of Greenspit, 8b trad, in Valle dell'Orco, Italy. The route is one of the hardest and most well-known crack climbs in Europe.

3 12 Nov, 2024

Interview Le Voyage, E10 7a, for Caro Ciavaldini

Caro Ciavaldini has made the second female ascent of Le Voyage, E10 7a, in Annot, France.

3 13 Nov, 2023

Interview Caro Ciavaldini climbs Olwen, E9 6c

Caro Ciavaldini has made the third ascent, and first female ascent, of James Taylor's Olwen, E9 6c, at Painted Wall, Rhoscolyn.

2 21 Aug, 2023

Fri Night Vid Slabducation - La Pedriza

This week's Friday Night Video is a trip to one of the world's most brutal climbing areas: La Pedriza, Spain. Sharp rock, long...

6 3 Feb, 2023

Fri Night Vid New Life with Caroline Ciavaldini and James Pearson

This week's Friday Night Video documents the shifting priorities that come with raising a son in a...

4 Jun, 2021

The Ticklist #27 Megos, Bridges and Hard Sport

A mix of ticks, unusual news, interesting tidbits and remastered classics...

7 1 May, 2021

News Hard Grit Repeats by James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini

James Pearson made the third ascent of Harder, Faster E9 7a at Black Rocks, Derbyshire on 24...

47 28 Dec, 2020

Video Le Tour des Alpilles - A Biking and Climbing Roadtrip

5 12 Nov, 2020

Interview James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini - Training at Home with a Baby

4 27 Apr, 2020

Fri Night Vid Sawanobori - Climbing Waterfalls in Japan

2 5 Apr, 2019

Article Sawanobori - James Pearson on Climbing Waterfalls in Japan

34 1 Apr, 2019

Press Release 3 Cool Things About This Year's WCS

3 3 Oct, 2018

Press Release Women's Climbing Symposium headliners announced

10 Sep, 2018

News The Quarryman E8 7a by Caroline Ciavaldini

27 16 Apr, 2018

News Voie Petit 8b (450m) for Caroline Ciavaldini

4 7 Jul, 2016

News The Quarryman Groove by Caroline Ciavaldini

39 25 Apr, 2016

Fri Night Vid Caroline Ciavaldini on Requiem E8 6c

5 8 May, 2015

Press Release James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini sign for Wild Country

23 Jan, 2015

Interview Caroline Ciavaldini Talks Trad

14 28 Oct, 2014

News E8 Ground-Up for Caroline Ciavaldini

27 20 May, 2011

Latest Reviews for Caroline'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

Wild Country Session 2.0 and Mosquito Pro Harness

Wild Country's revamped harness range puts the brand right back up there with the market leaders, says Tim Hill. Here we check out the sport-oriented Session 2.0 and the traddy Mosquito Pro.

1 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

Lightweight Down Jackets

Offering unrivalled warmth for their low weight and easy packability, thinner down jackets can be handy in pretty much any outdoor...

17 6 Jan

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...

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

Latest News from Caroline's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Celebrate International Women's Day with Yonder and The North Face

In line with this year's theme for International Women's Day – INSPIRING INCLUSION – Yonder and The North Face are breaking down the barriers to climbing and extending an open invite to our IWD climbing event.

1 Mar, 2024

Join the Kendal Mountain Masters Tour

Whether you're a seasoned climber or just starting out, the Kendal Mountain Masters Tour provides a unique chance to test your limits, learn from the pros, and become part of an amazing climbing community.

13 Dec, 2023