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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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.
Emma Twyford has ticked James Pearson's Do you know where your children are? E8 6c at Huntsman's Leap in Pembroke.
In this week's ticklist, we cover ascents from the boulders of Rocky Mountain National Park, quick multi-pitch ascents on massive limestone walls, to hard sport climbing by on-form Brits.
In the latest BMC Respect the Rock film, Emma Twyford talks us through the essentials for sport climbing....
This week's Friday Night Video is the premiere of David Petts' award winning documentary about Emma Twyford's...
To celebrate International Women's Day, we have taken the opportunity to draw together some of the key women's climbing events,...
Watch the award-winning Big Bang film in cinemas and Patagonia stores this March. Join top climber Emma Twyford,...
Reviews from the UKC editorial team
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 combination of affordable price, and comfy and forgiving fit, makes them an easy approach shoe to get alon...
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 unprotectable sections of rock can make the difference between arriving at the top of your route... or at the bottom. However their tiny size...
Team Sky built their cycling success around making marginal gains, and Friction Labs Secret Stuff liquid chalk does much the same for the climber, reckons Rob Greenwood.
Offering generous levels of cushioning and support in a surprisingly lightweight package, the Spin Ultra should be equally at home on long...
A traditional leather mountain boot with modern refinements, Tom Ripley thinks the updated Mont Blanc Pro GTX would be a good choice...
It's not built for serious Scottish winter abuse, but for sweaty mountain activities, from ski touring and mountaineering to...
In this group test we compare nine pairs of performance shoes with a women's / low volume fit. How did they all do...?
Announcements direct from manufacturers
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...
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...
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.
We spent earlier this week catching up with brands at the big winter gearfest: ISPO. Despite the fact the show was quieter than...
The Veloce offers comfort and technology with special focus on indoor climbing. A slightly downturned shape with an extra spacy toe box is...
Patagonia is the first in the industry to make all shells with recycled materials and sew them all in a Fair Trade Certified...
The Mt Blanc Pro is a warm and durable boot designed for technical mountaineering and winter climbing. The new Mt Blanc Pro is...
