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Trip Report Franco Cookson's Journey to the Mirror Wall

I fear that one day in the future I will think it was all worth it.

43 25 Dec, 2023

News The Dewin Stone, 9a+ slab, for Franco Cookson

Franco Cookson has made the first ascent of his long-term slab project, The Dewin Stone, 9a+, at Twll Mawr, Gwynedd, Wales.

36 27 Oct, 2023

The Ticklist VIDEO - Hard Trad for Cookson and Wright, 9a+ for Berthier and flashes from Bosi

In this week's episode of The Ticklist, we talk about yet another hard ascent from Franco Cookson, Will Bosi's rampage in Adam Ondra's stomping grounds, Nolwen Berthier's ascent of a 9a+, and Mat Wright's...

21 Apr, 2022

News The Sandman E10 7a and The Meltdown Extension by Franco Cookson

Franco Cookson has climbed a direct finish to Steve McClure's GreatNess Wall E10 7a at...

10 19 Apr, 2022

News Hold Fast, Hold True E10 7a by Franco Cookson

Franco Cookson has continued his current run of good form by repeating Jules Lines' Hold Fast, Hold True...

8 4 Apr, 2022

The Ticklist New Video Roundup - 9b for Ondra, Garnbret Crushes, and Cookson Redpoints

In our new video roundup of The Ticklist, where we will be...

4 11 Mar, 2022

News The Meltdown 9a by Franco Cookson

Franco Cookson has ticked The Meltdown 9a in Twll Mawr in the Llanberis slate quarries, North Wales. The line eluded...

43 8 Mar, 2022

News 2021 - A Year of Climbing News

30 Dec, 2021

News Ground Up Variation of The Young for Franco Cookson

95 26 Mar, 2019

Article Franco Cookson's Guide to Headpointing

146 15 Jan, 2019

Destination Guide Spittal Crag, Northumberland

16 Oct, 2018

News Academia E10 repeated by Franco Cookson

214 17 Aug, 2018

Article Franco Cookson's Guide to Highballing

13 Jun, 2018

Destination Guide The Yorkshire Coast

22 16 Apr, 2018

News Franco Cookson climbs hard highball at Highcliffe Nab

23 15 Nov, 2017

News Nothing Lasts H10 7a by Franco Cookson

79 10 Apr, 2017

News Black Knight Re-Climbed at E7 6c by Franco Cookson

16 24 Aug, 2016

News Impressive New Highball / Solo for Franco Cookson

43 12 Apr, 2016

Update Franco Cookson and Divine Moments of Truth H10 7a

34 2 Jun, 2015

News Franco Cookson Adds New E10 to NY Moors

17 2 Aug, 2013

Video Franco Cookson takes 20m Ground Fall

399 24 Mar, 2011

Video Franco Cookson Headpoints New Possible E8

79 15 Apr, 2010

News 100,000 Routes in UKC Logbook - Franco Cookson

19 12 Nov, 2008

Latest Reviews for Franco'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.

7 27 Aug

Lightweight Softshells

Lightweight softshells are among the more versatile pieces of outdoor clothing, offering a bit of protection from the weather while remaining breathable and easy to pack. In this group test we look at jackets with an active cut, and stretch fabric that's robust...

12 12 Aug

Montane Terra and Jetstream Shorts

Dan Bailey gets all summery, with two pairs of shorts from Montane aimed at rather different niches: one for all-round hill use, the other for running and lightweight backpacking...

5 5 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...

20 13 Jun

Sea to Summit Airlite Towel

Summer means swimming; but who wants to carry a beach towel up hills? Absorbent, quick-drying and incredibly packable, the Airlite...

5 30 May

Montane Respond XT Hooded Insulated Jacket

Replacing Montane's popular Flux jacket, the Respond XT offers the lightweight and functional warmth of a synthetic...

4 13 Mar

Montane Khamsin Softshell - built for toughness, not speed

Built for tough rather than light, the Khamsin is a versatile softshell that offers plenty of...

2 27 Jan

Latest News from Franco's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

The New Petzl WHISPER® Harness

The WHISPER® harness is perfect for climbers and mountaineers seeking minimal weight and maximum mobility. Its MATRYX® fabric ensures comfort, durability and compact design. A slim waist belt and leg loops provide freedom of movement, while fiv...

10 11 Feb

Montane Extend More Sustainable Choice Programme

Montane has extended its 'More Sustainable Choice' initiative which will now include communication tools to be available to all stockists across a wider range of products as part of the brand's continued strategy to improve product...

9 Jan, 2023

Montane Collaborates with Outside, Hathersage on 'Hope Valley Round'

Outdoor clothing specialist, Montane, has announced plans to support the 2022 Outside Hope Valley Round in a bid to encourage runners and hikers to take on the challenge of the trail route.

28 Oct, 2022