Jim Pope

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Jim Pope is a top British sport, trad and competition climber. He has climbed up to F8c+, had some scary moments on a couple of E9s and has been competing for several years.

His hardest ascents include:

Kaabah 8c+

Appointment with Death E9 6c

Meshuga E9 6c

Kale Borroka 8b+ onsight

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Fri Night Vid Jim Pope - What It's Like To Be a Professional Climber

Jim Pope lives and breathes climbing. This video gives a glimpse into how he makes a living in the sport while staying fully immersed in his passion, from route setting and training to getting outside climbing at every opportunity and r...

2 11 Jul

Interview Baron Greenback, E9 7a, for Jim Pope

Jim Pope has made the third ascent of Pete Whittaker's Wimberry Rocks route Baron Greenback (E9 7a).

2 25 Apr

News Jim Pope makes first ascent of Cloud Gate, 8B+

Jim Pope has made the first ascent of Cloud Gate (f8B+), a new gritstone 8B+ at Cratcliffe Tor.

14 1 Apr

News Jim Pope makes 3rd ascent of Dynamics of Change, E9 7a

Jim Pope has made the third ascent of Pete Whittaker's Dynamics of Change (E9 7a).

7 3 Mar

Fri Night Vid Jim Pope on the first ascent of Lupin (8B / V13)

In this short film, Jim Pope makes the first ascent of Lupin (8B/V13). It may be small but it packs a...

7 Feb

News For the Love of it - A Climbing Story featuring Jim Pope

In this week's Friday Night Video, Wedge Climbing follow Jim Pope; a climber who loves a bit of...

20 Dec, 2024

News Jim Pope makes first ascent of hard Ashop Edge Project

Jim Pope has made the first ascent of a new hard boulder on Ashop Edge, on the Kinder Northern...

18 Jul, 2024

News New E9, and rare repeats at E7 and E8 for Jim Pope

7 17 Jun, 2024

Fri Night Vid World-Class Bouldering in Finland

19 Jan, 2024

News Jim Pope Headpoints Olwen E9 6c and Onsights Strawberries E7 6b

65 8 Aug, 2023

News British Lead Climbing Championships 2022 - Report

3 21 Oct, 2022

The Ticklist IFSC World Cup comes to the UK

12 14 Sep, 2022

The Ticklist British Bouldering Championships 2022

2 Sep, 2022

Fri Night Vid Hidden in Ticino - Switzerland Bouldering

13 May, 2022

News Rab CWIF 2022 Final Results

2 21 Mar, 2022

Video Rab CWIF Semi-Finals and Finals Live Stream Today

20 Mar, 2022

News 2021 - A Year of Climbing News

30 Dec, 2021

The Ticklist #54 Hard grades from around the world

17 Dec, 2021

News Jim Pope Repeats Prisoners of the Sun at Rhoscolyn

2 1 Oct, 2021

The Ticklist #28 Tough Trad, Big Mountains and Hard Blocs

3 7 May, 2021

The Ticklist #26 - Nepali Women Summit Annapurna, Jim Pope on Form, Speed Records and Solos

2 23 Apr, 2021

Video Straight Up - A Lake District Bouldering Film

2 14 Oct, 2020

News Three Font 8B's in a Session for Jim Pope

2 6 Oct, 2020

Video Big Balls & Ground Falls - Hard Trad in the Peak

95 27 Apr, 2020

News British Bouldering Championships 2019 - Report

9 Jul, 2019

Fri Night Vid Jim Pope - Through and Through

6 24 May, 2019

News Appointment with Death E9 6c by Jim Pope

6 25 Feb, 2019

News Meshuga E9 6c by Jim Pope

33 25 Oct, 2018

News Kale Borroka 8b+ Onsight by Jim Pope

8 11 Jan, 2018

News Kaabah 8c+ by Jim Pope

9 17 Oct, 2016

News 8c Ticks in Spain for Pope and Dawson

4 7 Jan, 2016

News Sixteen year-old Jim Pope repeats Mecca Extension 8c

5 14 Oct, 2015

News 1st Place for Jim Pope in Mitterdorf European Youth Cup

4 11 Aug, 2015

News Jim Pope (16) Repeats Helvetia 8b+ / c at Shipwreck Cove

2 23 Jun, 2015

News Mecca 8b+ for 15 year-old Jim Pope

15 27 Oct, 2014

Gear News Jim Pope Joins Marmot's Athlete Team

2 5 Mar, 2014

News 8a and More for 13 Year Old Jim Pope

17 6 Jun, 2013

News Jim Pope's first Trad routes, 2 E6's and he's only 13 years old

148 4 Nov, 2012

Video Jim Pope (13) climbs Hot Fun Closing, F8a

21 2 Oct, 2012

Latest Reviews for Jim'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

Scarpa RS Pro WP-Y Kids Boots

With its forgiving fit, supportive and grippy sole, and quality nubuck upper, Scarpa's RS Pro WP-Y is a great boot for younger walkers. Apprentice reviewer Edith Bailey checks it out.

3 26 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

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

Black Diamond Circuit Z Bouldering Mat

The Circuit Z is the double-hinged version of Black Diamond's popular Circuit Pad, offering an impressive amount of...

6 Jun

Scarpa Instinct VS-R LV

Offering great all-around performance across a range of disciplines, with the crucial distinction of a narrower and lower volume fit,...

27 May

Scarpa Drago XT - One Drago to Rule Them All?

How do you make a great product even greater? This is something we were curious to find out, because both our...

4 8 May

Latest News from Jim's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Black Diamond Issues Product Safety Recall for the Vision Harness

Innsbruck, Austria (February 27, 2025) – Black Diamond Equipment Europe GmbH is recalling the Vision harnesses due to premature degradation of its specialized materials and construction. This has the potential to create a risk of serious injury...

5 4 Mar

Arc'teryx Climb Academy returns to the Lake District: May 25th – 27th

Today, clinic tickets go on sale for Arc'teryx Climb Academy Lake District - May 25 – 27, 2024. Set in Great Langdale in the heart of the Lake District National Park, this boutique-styled Academy brings together...

18 10 Apr, 2024

CWIF 16-17th March 2024 - Registration now open!

Join us on Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th March, climb alongside some of the best climbers in the world on problems set by some of the world's best routesetters.

8 Mar, 2024