Katherine Choong

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Glovelier, Switzerland

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Katherine Choong is a sport and competition climber who has climbed two 9a's and competes regularly in the IFSC Lead World Cups.

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Press Release Top climber Adam Ondra joins the Mammut Climbing Team

Adam Ondra is the newest member of the climbing team led by Swiss mountain sports brand Mammut. With Ondra, Mammut is adding another top athlete to its climbing team – strengthening its position in the climbing industry.

22 Feb, 2022

The Ticklist #48 Hard Grit, DWS, Bouldering, and Alex Honnold's Mum

This week's Ticklist has an impressive variety of ascents from across the globe. We've got everything from hard grit, to deep water soloing, desperate bouldering, and big wall ascents.

2 29 Oct, 2021

The Ticklist #43 Impact Day by Hazel Findlay, Hard Euro Multipitch Ticks

Two E8s and some hard euro multipitch ascents...

2 19 Sep, 2021

News Katherine Choong climbs Jungfraumarathon (9a)

Swiss climber Katherine Choong has climbed Jungfraumarathon, her second 9a. The route is at Gimmelwald, hidden between...

21 Oct, 2019

News Cabane au Canada, 9a, by Katherine Choong

Katherine Choong has repeated Pirmin Bertle's Cabana au Canada, 9a, at Rawyl in Switzerland's Valais region. This was her...

2 23 Aug, 2018

Latest Reviews for Katherine'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

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

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

Scarpa Rapid XT

With the Rapid XT, walking comfort may come first, but on-the-rock performance is a close second. This is a capable approach shoe that feels...

14 Apr

Scarpa Ribelle Run 2

The Ribelle Run 2.0 is a massive improvement over the original, says Rob Greenwood. Whilst marketed primarily as a running shoe, its solid...

10 3 Apr

Latest News from Katherine's Sponsors

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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

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

Mammut Aspects | Stories from avalanche terrain

After years of physical training and planning for their record-breaking project, La Liste: Everything or Nothing, professional skiers Jérémie Heitz and Sam Anthamatten arrived in Pakistan to find sketchy avalanche conditions on one of...

21 Nov, 2022