The Ticklist #19 A Mixed Bag of Global Ascents
Another mixed bag of bouldering, sport, trad and multipitch from around the world...9as, 8Cs, 8a+ multipitches and an ungraded trad 'highball'...
Emma Twyford
Emma is one of the very best climbers operating in the current British scene. She has flashed both E7 and F8a, headpointed E9 and is the first British woman to redpoint F9a.
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News Chupacabra E8/9 6c by Emma Twyford
Emma Twyford returned to Pembroke last weekend and ticked Chupacabra E8/9 6c at Huntsman's Leap. The line was first climbed by Ben Bransby and Neil Gresham in 1998 and follows the bold wall above Witch Hunt E4 6b.
News Do You Know Where Your Children Are? E8 6c by Emma Twyford
Emma Twyford has ticked James Pearson's Do you know where your children are? E8 6c at Huntsman's Leap in Pembroke.
The Ticklist #2 - Puccio on Fire, Pearson Climbs his 2nd 9a and More
In this week's ticklist, we cover ascents from the boulders of Rocky Mountain National...
Video Sport Climbing - Respect the Rock
In the latest BMC Respect the Rock film, Emma Twyford talks us through the essentials for sport climbing....
Fri Night Vid Emma Twyford and The Big Bang
This week's Friday Night Video is the premiere of David Petts' award winning documentary about Emma Twyford's...
News 2020 Women's Climbing Calendar
To celebrate International Women's Day, we have taken the opportunity to draw together some of the key women's climbing events,...
Press Release Emma Twyford and The Big Bang: on tour
Article Defining a Decade - Climbing News of the 2010s (Part 2)
Video Kendal Rekindled: Emma Twyford Interview
Interview Emma Twyford on The Big Bang 9a
Newsflash The Big Bang 9a by Emma Twyford
News Camilotto Pellisier (8a/+) by Helliker and Twyford
News North Wales Trad Round-up
News The Big Issue E9 6c by Emma Twyford
Interview Emma Twyford - Not Just a Sport Climber
News Nightmayer E8 6c by Emma Twyford
News Dyer's Lookout E9s by Twyford, McHaffie and Cope
News Mind Control 8c by Emma Twyford
News Nesscliffe Round-up - 104 E-Points in a Weekend!
News Women's International Climbing Meet: Report
News Emma Twyford Flashes Gravity Wave E8
Features Climbing the Ladder: Female Routesetters
News Impact Day E8 for Woodburn, McHaffie and Twyford
News Melancholie 8b for Emma Twyford
Newsflash Strawberries E7 6b for Emma Twyford
Interview Emma Twyford on Unjustified - 8c or 8b+?
Newsflash First British 8c for Emma Twyford
News Emma Twyford Flashes Bucket Dynasty - Lakes E7
News Emma Twyford Flashes Yukan II, E6/7
Interview Emma Twyford Climbs E9
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Scarpa Manta Tech GTX
Now in its seventh version, the Manta remains a benchmark mountain boot in the B2 category, and should equally appeal to mountaineers and winter hillwalkers. This is a robust and unashamedly chunky boot, says Dan Bailey, and while you'll find l...
Comfy All-Day Rock Shoes
For beginners taking their first steps on the rock, or more experienced climbers looking for a foot-friendly rock shoe for long routes and lower-grade days, a flatter and more neutral model may be preferable to the toe-cramping asymmetry of a downturned...
Scarpa Booster
The Booster has similar sensitivity to Scarpa's other soft shoes like the Furia Air, Furia S and Drago, says Rob Greenwood, but with the added benefit of some modest edging ability. Shame about the heel.
Scarpa Kalipe
They are not the most technical approach shoe on the market, and their shallow tread could prove a worry on steep grass, but the Kalipe's...
Micro Cams
Micro cams are among the most useful pieces of gear on a trad climber's rack. Having a tiny cam you can rely on to protect otherwise...
Friction Labs Secret Stuff & Secret Stuff AF
Team Sky built their cycling success around making marginal gains, and Friction Labs Secret Stuff liquid chalk...
Scarpa Spin Ultra
Offering generous levels of cushioning and support in a surprisingly lightweight package, the Spin Ultra should be equally at home on long...
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Scarpa Manta Tech GTX
The Scarpa Manta has been an icon for over three decades. As a multi award winning model in various generations it has represented the "benchmark" in 4 season Mountain boots. Evolving over many generations, the new Manta Tech represents...
Scarpa Booster
The Booster is - in the words of Scarpa Designer Nathan Hoette - "all about the precision". It took 87 prototypes to get to the point where he and Scarpa's Climbing Shoe Category Manager, Heinz Mariacher, were happy with its weight and sensitivity. Designed with both the...
Scarpa Booster
The Booster is the newest climbing shoe to be introduced to the Scarpa Spring Summer 2020 climbing range. It follows on from the old classic Booster S with some exciting new developments.
ISPO 2020 - New Footwear
We spent earlier this week catching up with brands at the big winter gearfest: ISPO. Despite the fact the show was quieter than...
Scarpa Veloce
The Veloce offers comfort and technology with special focus on indoor climbing. A slightly downturned shape with an extra spacy toe box is...
Patagonia - Shell, Yeah!
Patagonia is the first in the industry to make all shells with recycled materials and sew them all in a Fair Trade Certified...
Scarpa Mont Blanc Pro GTX
The Mt Blanc Pro is a warm and durable boot designed for technical mountaineering and winter climbing. The new Mt Blanc Pro is...