James Pearson

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James has gone from climbing near his family home in the Peak District of England to exploring walls and mountains in exotic locations around the globe everywhere from Tazmania to Thailand. His first venture into rock climbing came at the age of 15 and it was soon clear that he was blessed with a naturally elegant climbing style. However, he also had the dedication and commitment to refine and develop that talent and by the age of 19 he was already one of the UK’s brightest climbing stars. James has been scouring the planet for more demanding challenges ever since.

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Newsflash James Pearson makes rare repeat of highball 8A+

James Pearson has made a rare repeat of the highball 8A+ boulder 29 Dots in Valle dell'Orco, Italy.

6 23 Apr

News James Pearson climbs Immortal E11

James Pearson has made a repeat of Franco Cookson's E11 route Immortal, at Maiden's Bluff, North Yorkshire.

83 23 Jan

News James Pearson proposes E12 for Bon Voyage

At the beginning of the year, James Pearson made the first ascent of his long-standing trad project, Bon Voyage, in Annot France.

83 15 Dec, 2023

Feature Kendal 2023 - E12? There and back again with James Pearson

When James Pearson climbed Prisoners of the Sun earlier in the year, he was the third person to do...

65 2 Nov, 2023

News James Pearson climbs Parthian Shot, E10 6c

James Pearson has made the fifth ascent of the 'post-break' Parthian Shot, E10 6c, at Burbage South Edge in the Peak...

44 31 Aug, 2023

Interview James Pearson climbs Prisoners of the Sun, E10 7a

James Pearson has made the third ascent of Prisoners of the Sun, E10 7a, at Painted Wall, Rhoscolyn.

21 Aug, 2023

News James Pearson makes first ascent of longstanding trad project 'Bon Voyage'

The route, which James began preparing for back in 2021, shares the same start...

41 9 Feb, 2023

Fri Night Vid Slabducation - La Pedriza

6 3 Feb, 2023

News James Pearson climbs Lexicon E11 7a

81 15 Jun, 2022

Fri Night Vid James Pearson on Harder Faster E9 7a

24 10 Dec, 2021

Fri Night Vid New Life with Caroline Ciavaldini and James Pearson

4 Jun, 2021

The Ticklist #27 Megos, Bridges and Hard Sport

7 1 May, 2021

Fri Night Vid Bound By Tradition - Larcher and Pearson discuss Tribe

4 23 Apr, 2021

News Hard Grit Repeats by James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini

47 28 Dec, 2020

Video Le Tour des Alpilles - A Biking and Climbing Roadtrip

5 12 Nov, 2020

News Second Ascent of Tribe - World's Hardest Trad Route? - by James Pearson

21 22 Oct, 2020

The Ticklist #2 - Puccio on Fire, Pearson Climbs his 2nd 9a and More

3 31 Jul, 2020

Interview James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini - Training at Home with a Baby

4 27 Apr, 2020

Fri Night Vid James Pearson - The Walk of Life

10 28 Jun, 2019

Fri Night Vid Sawanobori - Climbing Waterfalls in Japan

2 5 Apr, 2019

Article Sawanobori - James Pearson on Climbing Waterfalls in Japan

34 1 Apr, 2019

Video James Pearson: Beyond the Mostest

19 12 Mar, 2018

News Power Ranger - 5.14 R First Ascent by James Pearson

13 Dec, 2017

Fri Night Vid James Pearson E10 at Annot

19 16 Jun, 2017

News Rhapsody E11 7a repeat for James Pearson

72 25 Sep, 2014

Newsflash James Pearson Flashes Pembroke E9

26 4 Sep, 2014

Video James Pearson Talks Trad & Flashes E8

6 22 Aug, 2014

Video James Pearson - F8c

24 29 Nov, 2010

Features Exclusive Interview: James Pearson

30 29 Nov, 2010

Photo James Pearson on Gerty Berwick

11 17 Feb, 2009

News James Pearson... E12 justification

51 13 Oct, 2008

News James Pearson climbs Devon Project - E12 7a

325 30 Sep, 2008

News James Pearson Climbs Cratcliffe Groove E10 7b

90 4 Feb, 2008

Latest Reviews for James'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

The North Face Summit Pumori Gore-Tex Pro Jacket

With its tough Gore-Tex Pro fabric, excellent active cut and climbing-oriented features, the Pumori is a real contender if you're looking for a top-end burly winter mountain shell, says John McKenna.

15 5 Mar

The North Face FUTUREFLEECE Hooded Jacket

Light, warm for its weight, and well cut for climbing, the FUTUREFLEECE jacket takes a basic outdoor staple to a higher level. In performance terms it's a clear win, but the price may be a bit of a stretch, say Rob Greenwood and Penny Orr.

23 24 Jan

Wild Country Flow Clothing Collection

Rob Greenwood and Emma Hill look at a range of casual cotton climbing clothing ideal for the wall and the crag...

22 Sep, 2023

OTS 2023 - Climbing Gear

At OTS 2023 in Liverpool we got a chance to check out some of the new climbing gear due to hit the shelves next year: a range of...

24 21 Jun, 2023

OTS 2023 - Our Best of the Show

This year's Outdoor Trade Show has just wrapped up. Staged in a tropical Liverpool, the show brought practically all the...

3 16 Jun, 2023

The North Face Casaval Hoodie

This lightly insulated hoody is sold as a mountaineering jacket - and it's great for that, says Rob Greenwood; but it's a lot...

3 28 Mar, 2023

Latest News from James's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Celebrate International Women's Day with Yonder and The North Face

In line with this year's theme for International Women's Day – INSPIRING INCLUSION – Yonder and The North Face are breaking down the barriers to climbing and extending an open invite to our IWD climbing event.

1 Mar

Join the Kendal Mountain Masters Tour

Whether you're a seasoned climber or just starting out, the Kendal Mountain Masters Tour provides a unique chance to test your limits, learn from the pros, and become part of an amazing climbing community.

13 Dec, 2023