Emma is one of the very best female 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 posts and Articles featuring Emma
Emma Twyford has had a massive year. She's ticked The Big Bang, becoming the first British woman to climb 9a and The Big Issue (E9 6c). We caught up with her at Kendal Mountain Festival where she was promoting her new film.
'Did that just happen?' a bemused Emma asked belayer Angus Kille after clipping the chains and descending. As is often the case, the successful attempt went down without much struggle, and Emma felt 'in the zone' despite less-than-perfect conditions at the...
Emma Twyford has become the first British woman to climb 9a with a redpoint of The Big Bang at Lower Pen Trwyn, North Wales. Emma's ascent is only the third of this route, first climbed in 1996 by Neil Carson.
Matt Helliker and Emma Twyford have freed the 11-pitch Dolomites classic, the Camilotto Pellisier (8a/+) on...
'The hills have been alive with rock climbers,' says Calum Muskett. He rounds-up the last year (or two) in North Wales trad...
Emma Twyford has repeated The Big Issue E9 6c at Bosherston Head, Pembroke.
Marc Langley speaks to Emma Twyford about all things climbing and route setting... Emma Twyford needs...
Reviews from the UKC editorial team
"A non-techy walking boot that can eat the miles without chewing your feet up too, the R-Evo is built for comfort" reckons Dan Bailey...
Whether you're approaching a mountain crag or out on a scramble or via ferrata, an approach shoe will be lighter and more nimble than a boot,...
We're just back from the annual summer gear-fest that is the OutDoor trade show. Over three long days we saw a lot (and we mean a lot)...
The original Vapour V came out in 2010, but the latest version has seen some big changes. This is very much a shoe of two halves, says Rob...
Annoucements direct from manufacturers
The Veloce offers comfort and technology with special focus on indoor climbing. A slightly downturned shape with an extra spacy toe box is the secret to its high level of comfort.
Patagonia is the first in the industry to make all shells with recycled materials and sew them all in a Fair Trade Certified factories. That's what is being celebrated with their Shell, Yeah! campaign. The focus is on the achievement - causing less harm with...
The Mt Blanc Pro is a warm and durable boot designed for technical mountaineering and winter climbing. The new Mt Blanc Pro is built around the latest Essential AC sole platform which is lightweight, and cushioned but also extremely burly and durable. The TPU...
Secret Stuff is FrictionLabs answer to liquid chalk. Rub a small amount on your hands, let dry, and a perfect layer of the...
The Phantom Tech is a super light, technically precise, gaitered boot for cold weather mountaineering and ice climbing. The new...
We're just back from the annual summer gear-fest that is the OutDoor trade show. As Europe sweltered in the heat the...
We're just back from the annual summer gear-fest that is the OutDoor trade show. As Europe sweltered in the heat the...
