Josh Ibbertson

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Born into a climbing family, Josh has quietly worked his way through the grades over the years, ticking 8a at age 10, 8a+ at 11, 8c and 8c+ at 13 and 9a at 16.

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News posts and Articles featuring Josh

Interview Josh Ibbertson on Rainman, Training, and the Future

Back in June, 18-year-old prodigy Josh Ibbertson climbed his first 9b with an ascent of Steve McClure's Rainman (9b) at Malham Cove. We caught up with Josh to find out about his process on the route, his incredible rise through...

27 Jul, 2022

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

Fri Night Vid Josh Ibbertson climbs Northern Lights (9a)

This week's Friday Night Video features some of the UK's top sport climbers (and one from Spain) going up against Steve McClure's Northern Lights (9a) at Kilnsey.

4 11 Mar, 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

News Batman 9a / + by Josh Ibbertson

17-year-old Josh Ibbertson has repeated Steve McClure's Batman 9a at Malham Cove. Initially graded 9a/+, the...

5 5 Oct, 2021

News Northern Lights 9a by Josh Ibbertson

17-year-old Josh Ibbertson has made the fifth repeat of Northern Lights 9a at Kilnsey. The sustained and...

6 30 Aug, 2021

News 2020 - A Year of Climbing News

5 28 Dec, 2020

News Rainshadow 9a by 16-year-old Josh Ibbertson

8 9 Dec, 2020

Latest Reviews for Josh's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Boreal Saurus 2.0

A solid and supportive running shoe with plenty of cushioning underfoot, this is a great all-rounder that can comfortably take you from the local park to a proper hill day. Besides running, this versatile shoe is equally suited to hillwalking a...

22 Mar

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 12 months of rigorous in-the-field use, the review team have picked their personal highlights. Here it is, our Gear of the Year...

6 Dec, 2023

Boreal Drom Mid Tech

With great durability, comfort and performance on a variety of terrain, the Drom Mid Tech has impressed John McKenna on scrambles and long hill days where a light boot usually beats a heavy one.

2 10 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

Boreal Nevada kid's walking boots

Whether it's dog walking, a day on the hills, or kicking defenceless furniture, these children's leather boots have proved a...

6 31 Aug, 2023

Boreal Flyers Mid

Robust, supportive, and with a decent all-terrain tread, the mid-cut version of Boreal's technical approach shoe is built to last, says Rob...

7 11 Aug, 2023

Boreal Alpha

If you're after a forgiving rock shoe that's equally suited to beginners and all-day climbing in the less demanding grades, the competitively...

10 21 Jul, 2023

Latest News from Josh's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Beta Eco

Beta Eco is constructed using recycled materials wherever possible in an effort to lead the way for environmentally sustainable climbing shoes.

31 May, 2021

BOREAL Crux performance climbing shoe

The new BOREAL Crux is a stunning technical all-rounder for those who want high level performance with more versatility than extremely down-turned shoes can achieve.

26 Apr, 2021

New Footwear Spring / Summer '21

In the absence of any trade show this year, we've created our own. Normally, shows tend to focus on products hitting the market in 6 months to a year, but we've asked brands to talk about the new kit available now. In this first round up, we're showing...

11 8 Mar, 2021