James 'Caff' McHaffie

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Fri Night Vid Adra - A Celebration of Home, Heritage, and the Heart of British Climbing

Pertex's new documentary 'Adra' explores the history, community, and culture of traditional climbing in North Wales, featuring interviews with some of the most celebrated climbers in the UK and the locals who call Llanberis home. But th...

49 11 Apr

News First Ascent of Yma O Hyd E10 7a (8c+) by James McHaffie

James McHaffie has made the first ascent of an E10/8c+ involving a direct start to Mission Impossible E9 at Gallt Yr Ogof in Gwynedd, North Wales, which he has named Yma O Hyd. The new start follows a thin seam line up to a 'Rose'...

2 17 Sep, 2024

The Ticklist Rainman for Josh Ibbertson, The Quarryman in a day, and Caff's new E9

In this week's Ticklist, we cover Josh Ibbertson's incredible repeat of Rainman (9b) at Malham, talk about Harriet Ridley's ascent of The Quarryman, and lift the lid on James McHaffie's new E9.

13 Jun, 2022

News James McHaffie climbs new E9 7a in Llanberis Pass

James McHaffie has climbed a new E9 6c in a quarry in the Llanberis pass, naming it Crac yr Meistri...

4 9 Jun, 2022

News 2021 - A Year of Climbing News

The second year of the pandemic was another strange one. The year began with another lockdown in the UK; climbing walls...

30 Dec, 2021

Video Kendal Rekindled - James McHaffie Interview

In the wake of his completion of Extreme Rock, we talk to James McHaffie about his near-death experience...

24 Nov, 2021

The Ticklist #39 Hard Sport, Bouldering and Trad Classics

A little bit of all three disciplines in this week's round-up.

25 Jul, 2021

Newsflash James McHaffie becomes First Extreme Rock Completionist

32 26 May, 2021

The Ticklist #25 Sport, Trad and Boulder Round-up

16 Apr, 2021

News North Wales New Route Round Up

22 29 Oct, 2020

Interview James McHaffie - The Cumbrian

8 28 Sep, 2020

News James Mchaffie on New-Routeing Spree

67 17 Apr, 2019

News James McHaffie becomes The Master

47 2 Jul, 2018

News Dyer's Lookout E9s by Twyford, McHaffie and Cope

12 24 May, 2018

News New Llanberis Pass E8 6c and more by James Mchaffie

6 14 May, 2018

Article Perfect Partners #4 - James McHaffie and Ben Bransby

7 7 Dec, 2017

News New E9 7a for McHaffie on Dinas Mot - Dark Religion

73 17 May, 2016

Newsflash Divided Years (E8 / 9) Ground Up - McHaffie & Pasquill

28 23 Jun, 2015

Interview James McHaffie on his 100 Lakes Extremes in a Day

29 27 Jun, 2014

Features Return to Indian Face by James McHaffie

34 8 Sep, 2013

News James McHaffie Climbs 'The Meltdown' - 9a Slab?

15 10 Jul, 2012

Climbing Skills Improve Your Climbing By James McHaffie

14 3 Apr, 2012

Latest Reviews for James'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.

9 27 Aug

Boreal Mutant 3.0

This is a good performance all-rounder for bouldering on a variety of rock types, and indoors. What's the catch? Well, the complicated fit won't be for everyone, say Penny Orr and Rob Greenwood.

2 22 Jul

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 ideas and interesting products. Here are our highlights of the show - the items our review team are going to be fighting over next...

20 13 Jun

Head to Head: DMM Cortex vs Black Diamond Hydra Ice Axes

Two new axes are turning heads this season - the Black Diamond Hydra and the DMM Cortex. Both seem...

38 6 Mar

UKC / UKH Gear of the Year 2024

Every year the review team put mountains of gear through some of the most rigorous real-world testing in the business. Some...

7 2 Dec, 2024

Indoor Beginner's Bouldering Shoes

Today's novice climbers are bouldering to a harder level than ever before. To meet these needs, modern indoor beginner's...

2 12 Nov, 2024

Supportive Approach Shoes

Lighter and more nimble than boots, more capable on steep rocky ground than a trail shoe, approach shoes are the all-terrain 4x4...

57 21 Oct, 2024

Latest News from James's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Have your Say: 2025 - 2030 BMC Strategy Consultation

We want your input! As we look ahead to the next chapter of the BMC, we are asking for your support in developing the strategy for 2025-2030. Please watch our proposed strategy overview and take our survey.

9 2 Jul

Catherine Hawkins To Step Down As BMC Chair

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) today announces that Chair of the Board, Catherine Hawkins, will step down from her position in July 2025.

11 25 Jun

Horseshoe Quarry made accessible to emergency vehicles and wheelchair users

Work has been carried out by the BMC's Land and Property Trust (LPT) at the BMC-owned site of Horseshoe Quarry to allow access for emergency vehicles and people using wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

14 27 Mar