David Fitzgerald has climbed Bügeleisen (8B+) in Maltatal and Big Paw (8B+/8C) in Chironico. David worked the problems over two trips, struggling with the weather and the difficulty, but quickly became obsessed with climbing both.
Soul Resolution is an Irish Bouldering film made by David Fitzgerald. The main areas that the film covers are based in County Wicklow and it showcases some of the best bouldering in Ireland over a period of two years.
This week's Friday Night Video follows Irish climber David Fitzgerald on Voyager Sit Start 8B+ at Burbage North. After sending Deliverance 7B+ and The Ace 8B, David set his sights on Voyager sit start 8B+. Remarkably, David has only been climbing for five...
Almost three years to the day after Michael Duffy did the first ascent of Ireland's hardest problem, Soul Revolution 8b+ in Glenmalure, it has been repeated for the first time by David Fitzgerald. He also managed the second ascent of the neo-classic...
Biggest isn't always best, but in bouldering it certainly has its place. Larger pads are ideal for higher problems, awkward landings, or anyone with lower limb niggles - but on the other hand they're less ideal when it comes to storing or carry...
Bouldering mats have come a long way since the beer towel. Not only do modern pads give a better landing, they are also bigger, easier to carry and boast useful extra features. This test highlights the range of options currently available.
In early December, UKC received an invitation to review the latest incarnation of the Moonboard. Never one to shy away from a challenge UKC accepted the...
With the summer upon us and the UK basking in glorious weather it's high time to update your summer climbing gear, here we have some choice offerings from Moon Climbing, 100% designed for climbing in the toastiest of temperatures.