Jon Bracey

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Chamonix, United Kingdom

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Jon Bracey is one of Britain’s foremost alpinists having climbed many hard mixed routes in the Alps and established several new routes in Alaska, Greenland and the Himalayas. Along with his passion for expedition climbing, Jon has competed for Great Britain at the Ski Mountaineering World Championships, the Patrouille des Glaciers and the Pierra Menta.

Living in Les Houches with his family, he enjoys working year round as a IFMGA mountain guide.

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News New Routes on Aiguille des Pélerins and Tour Ronde by Bracey, Helliker & Whittaker

Matt Helliker, Jon Bracey and Pete Whittaker recently teamed up to make two first ascents in the Mont Blanc Massif, Beyond Reason ED V 5+/5c (M6+/R) 550m on the Aiguille des Pélerins as a three and another on the NW shoulder of the Tour Ronde e...

4 24 Feb, 2020

News New Mixed Line on Aiguille Noire de Peuterey by Helliker and Bracey

Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey have established a new mixed line, "Past Da Pesto" (M7, 450m) on the NE face of the Aiguille Noire de Peuterey in the Mont Blanc Massif.

4 1 May, 2019

News New Year Hangover for Helliker and Bracey on the Tour Ronde

Still on the look out for inspiring new routes in the Mont Blanc Massif, Matt Helliker along with Stu Mcdonald skied into the Tour Ronde West Wall on 20th December to check out a line that Matt has had his eye on for a while - a striking...

12 Jan, 2016

News Bracey and Helliker: New Route on East Face of Mt Maudit

Highly active British alpinists Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey have climbed what is thought to be a new route on...

24 Mar, 2015

News New Route on Pyramid du Tacul for Helliker and Bracey

On 18th February British alpinists Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey added what is thought to be a new 250m M7 mixed...

2 16 Mar, 2015

News Bracey and Helliker Climb Possible New Route - Tour Ronde

British alpinists and mountain guides Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey climbed what is thought to be a new mixed...

2 25 Dec, 2014

Fri Night Vid Triple Bill, From Boulders to the Alps

This week we are featuing a full length bouldering video of some awesome UK boulders, some cool drone footage...

3 15 Aug, 2014

News Helliker & Bracey Climb FA of Supercouloir de Peuterey 'Integral'

16 31 Dec, 2013

News 1st Free Ascent of Birthright for Helliker and Bracey

13 14 Jun, 2013

News Major New Route for Bracey and Helliker

11 3 Dec, 2012

News Hard Grandes Jorasses for Bracey and Helliker

11 21 Nov, 2012

Gear News Patagonia VIDEO: Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey's Meltdown Lecture

2 18 Oct, 2009

Video Brits Climb New Routes In Alaska

4 26 May, 2009

News Bracey and Helliker on Alaska's Moose's Tooth

3 16 May, 2008

News Jon Bracey, Neil Brodie, Jonny Baird on Grandes Jorasses

11 28 Sep, 2007

News Mount Hunter Success for Jon Bracey and Andy Houseman

8 21 May, 2007

News Bracey and Bullock climb new mixed route on Point Lachenal, Mt. Blanc du Tacul

3 24 Dec, 2006

News Success on Mt Kennedy for Jon Bracey and Rich Cross

4 1 Jun, 2004

Latest Reviews for Jon's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Scarpa Mescalito TRK Pro GTX Men's and Women's Boots

"This feels like a nice 3-season walking boot that Scarpa have tried to winterise, without actually making it properly crampon compatible..." say Graham Uney and Sharon Kennedy. But for largely non-snowy use, and assuming the lack of half sizes...

5 26 Feb

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

Black Diamond First Light Stretch and First Light Hybrid Jackets

Designed to be worn on the go in a range of conditions, these midweight synthetic insulated jackets are each a good breathable choice for hillwalkers, climbers and mountaineers, says John McKenna. But one is cut rather better...

3 16 Jan

Patagonia Super Free Alpine Jacket

Making use of Gore's new PFC-free technology, this is an interesting lightweight mountain shell, says Dan Bailey - and one...

7 Jan

Scarpa Veloce Lace - Intermediate Performance Meets Beginner Comfort

On paper, perhaps the Veloce Lace shouldn't work, says Tim Hill; and yet it really does....

15 15 Dec, 2023

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

Patagonia Triolet Jacket - PFC-Free, and Built to Take Abuse

Featuring Gore's new PFC-free ePE membrane, the Triolet is a superb and very burly shell, says Rob...

12 3 Nov, 2023

Latest News from Jon's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

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

Scarpa Mescalito Mids - Save 35%

Save 35% and pick up a pair of comfortable, lightweight, three-season hiking boots for just £149! Get ready for summer trekking, hiking and walking adventures.

17 May, 2023

SCARPA steps forward to sponsor mountain running events

SCARPA has signed up as title sponsor of the Great Lakeland 3Day for the next three editions of the event. In addition, the brand will become the exclusive footwear sponsor of the Montane Dragon's Back Race. Both are organised by...

31 Oct, 2022