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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

La Sportiva Miura VS - If it ain't broke...

The Miura VS has been a much-loved favourite for over 15 years, says Tim Hill, and in a world of soft climbing shoes the good news is that the recent update has not watered down what this model does best - supportive edging performance.

31 17 Apr

Montane Fury Lite Hoody

It's just a fleece, says John McKenna, but a nice one. The Fury Lite is well suited to both walking and climbing, and its midweight thickness makes it useful year-round.

12 Apr

Performance Headtorches - Petzl Nao RL, Silva FREE and Black Diamond Distance 1500

Torch technology moves on fast, and the latest generation of high power models are mind-bogglingly bright. Here we compare three headtorches that feature a dazzling 1000+ lumens of output. While they all...

26 2 Feb

Gear of the Year 2023

Our reviewers see a lot of gear, and while most is pretty good there will always be a few real stand-outs. Looking back over the last...

6 Dec, 2023

Montane Phase Nano - The Ultimate Running Shell?

We loved Montane's Spine jacket, and felt that for running in harsh conditions it would be hard to beat. Well...

21 17 Nov, 2023

Sea To Summit Telos TR2

Hitherto known for camping accessories, Sea to Summit recently made the logical step into tents. New this year, their ultralight Telos...

10 17 Oct, 2023

Recycled Gear - Reducing Our Impact

With a growing awareness of environmental issues, and the urgent need for greater sustainability, many outdoor brands...

3 3 Oct, 2023

Latest News from Franco's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

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 tran...

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

Montane Dragon's Back Race - Days 4 and 5 Review

On day four, participants ran through the remote Elan Valley, covering 69km of generally runnable terrain, with the route including more tarmac than previous days. The weather was extremely changeable, with both torrential rain and patches...

10 Sep, 2022