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

Mammut Taiss HS Hooded Jacket

Top-end technical shells come at top-end prices. But if you don't require the ultimate in winter protection then you needn't spend so much. John McKenna trials a rather more affordable mountaineering shell, but one that still packs a punch in t...

6 9 Jul

Mammut Alto Light HS Hooded Jacket Men's and Women's

Sharon Kennedy and Graham Uney test drive this lightweight shell over a wet spring and early summer on the Cumbrian fells, and find a lot to like.

1 Jul

Scarpa Origin VS

Aimed at beginners in terms of comfort, but with enough performance to progress with you, the Origin VS excels in its primary niche - low to midrange indoor bouldering. Even if you're no longer a beginner this is an easy shoe to love, say Rob Greenwood and Penny Orr.

4 24 Jun

OTS 2024 - Our Best of the Show

The 2024 Outdoor Trade Show has just concluded. Over a busy three days our team clocked up an impressive mileage...

16 21 Jun

Scarpa Force - top in class comfort and edging performance

In a market dominated by softer climbing shoes, stiffness and support are hard to come by; but...

12 14 Jun

Mammut Trion 28 pack

Robust, comfy and versatile, the update to this alpine pack range retains its original close fit and handy chest pockets, features...

9 29 Apr

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...

5 26 Feb

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

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