Dan Turner

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Dan is one of Britain's most accomplished boulderers, having completed problems of the highest standard across the length and breadth of the country. In 2014 he also completed the impressive feat of climbing E8, French 8a+ and Font 8A in a day - so isn't exactly bad at routes either!!

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Video Out of Obsession

A short film focussing on British boulderer Dan Turner which follows his obsession and commitment to bouldering and training. Dan pinpoints five problems which he thought represented some of the best climbing in the UK and filmmaker Rowan Spear-Bu...

28 3 Feb, 2020

News Dan Turner repeats Voyager Sit Start 8B+

Dan Turner has climber Voyager Sit Start (8B+) at Burbage North. This was the 5th ascent after Ben Moon, Niccolò Ceria, Ned Feehally and David Fitzgerald. Dan has been trying Voyager for the past two years and has faced a protracted battle against...

3 4 Dec, 2017

News Monk Life 8B+ for Dan Turner

Dan Turner has climbed Monk Life 8B+ at Kyloe-in-the-wood (Kyloe-In) in Northumberland. The problem was first climbed in 2003 by Malcolm Smith and has come back into the spotlight recently after a repeat by 17 year-old William Bosi last October.

4 5 Jan, 2016

Video Dan Turner Climbs Lakes E8, 8a+ and 8A in a day

Dan Turner recently took advantage of some good weather in the Lakes and knocked off a triple 8 challenge in a...

5 18 Sep, 2014

Video Isles of Wonder, 8B Repeated by Dan Turner

Dan Turner has just made a quick repeat of Pete Robins' Ogwen Valley 8B Isles of Wonder, a very impressive feat given...

4 7 Jul, 2014

Latest Reviews for Dan's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Scarpa Origin VS

Aimed at beginners in terms of comfort, but with enough performance to progress with you, the Origin VS excels in its primary niche - low to midrange indoor bouldering. Even if you're no longer a beginner this is an easy shoe to love, say Rob G...

4 24 Jun

OTS 2024 - Our Best of the Show

The 2024 Outdoor Trade Show has just concluded. Over a busy three days our team clocked up an impressive mileage crisscrossing the show to check out all the new gear we can expect to see in the shops in 2025. As ever, a few items particularly caught our...

16 21 Jun

Scarpa Force - top in class comfort and edging performance

In a market dominated by softer climbing shoes, stiffness and support are hard to come by; but here's a model that bucks the trend. Combining a forgiving fit for all-day comfort, with surprisingly decent performance in the...

12 14 Jun

Black Diamond Vapor & Capitan Helmets

Helmets have come a long way in recent years, and what was formerly lightweight is now midweight. Here we look at two...

19 14 May

Scarpa Mescalito TRK Pro GTX Men's and Women's Boots

"This feels like a nice 3-season walking boot that Scarpa have tried to winterise, without actually making...

5 26 Feb

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

Black Diamond First Light Stretch and First Light Hybrid Jackets

Designed to be worn on the go in a range of conditions, these midweight synthetic insulated...

3 16 Jan

Latest News from Dan'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

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