Eliot Stephens

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Eliot is rapidly becoming one of the top boulderers in the UK having made ascents up to Font 8C and developed his own in his home area of South Wales.

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Interview Eliot Stephens climbs Zircon 8C / V15 at Oxwich Bay

Eliot Stephens has made the first ascent of a new Font 8C/V15 at Oxwich Bay Quarry, naming it Zircon (f8C).

2 4 Mar

News 2021 - A Year of Climbing News

The second year of the pandemic was another strange one. The year began with another lockdown in the UK; climbing walls were shut and advice was to stay local - another tough time for anyone who loves the outdoors. But there were some positives throughout the...

30 Dec, 2021

The Ticklist #31 - Hard Flash for Raboutou and Big Numbers for Young Guns

An eclectic mix of bouldering, sport and drytooling...

28 May, 2021

News First Font 8C in Wales for Eliot Stephens

Eliot Stephens has climbed the first Font 8C in Wales by adding a sit start to The Origin at Dinas Rock, a...

28 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

News 2020 - A Year of Climbing News

2020 will be a year that most will hastily forget, with COVID-19 overshadowing the majority of the year. With much of the...

5 28 Dec, 2020

News New Font 8B+ in South Wales for Eliot Stephens

Last week, Eliot Stephens climbed a new Font 8B+ at Neath Abbey in South Wales. The 28-year-old crusher has been...

17 Mar, 2020

News From Dirt Grows The Flowers (8C) for Eliot Stephens

3 25 Feb, 2020

News Hard ascents in Switzerland for Eliot Stephens

6 Dec, 2019

News Eliot Stephens climbs New Base Line 8B+

11 25 Apr, 2018

Video Eliot Stephens Climbs Multiple Peak 8A's

3 24 Mar, 2014

Latest Reviews for Eliot'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

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

Scarpa Instinct VS-R LV

Offering great all-around performance across a range of disciplines, with the crucial distinction of a narrower and lower volume fit,...

27 May

Scarpa Drago XT - One Drago to Rule Them All?

How do you make a great product even greater? This is something we were curious to find out, because both our...

4 8 May

Scarpa Rapid XT

With the Rapid XT, walking comfort may come first, but on-the-rock performance is a close second. This is a capable approach shoe that feels...

14 Apr

Scarpa Ribelle Run 2

The Ribelle Run 2.0 is a massive improvement over the original, says Rob Greenwood. Whilst marketed primarily as a running shoe, its solid...

10 3 Apr

Latest News from Eliot'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, 2024

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