Leo Houlding

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Leo's name is synonymous with adventure climbing; he has consistently pushed at the limits of this game and in the process has carved out a media profile which has seen him appear on Top Gear and be pitched as one of Britain’s top ten adventurers by The Telegraph. But don’t get the wrong idea, all this media attention is well deserved – Leo is without doubt the 'real deal'.

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Interview Loki's Mischief: Leo Houlding on his Return to Mount Asgard

This summer, Leo Houlding returned to Arctic Canada for some unfinished business on the North Wall of Mount Asgard on Baffin Island. Alongside Waldo Etherington and Wilson Cutbirth, Leo planned to free the 17-pitch route Inukshuk (VI 5....

23 Oct, 2023

Feature Leo Houlding - Excerpt from Closer to the Edge

Read a snippet of Leo Houlding's first book, Closer to the Edge, and find out where you can hear more from Leo himself.

4 1 Nov, 2022

Press Release Leo Houlding tours Closer to the Edge to UK Theatres

Considered one of the all-time best adventure climbers, Leo Houlding is renowned for audacious ascents of some of the world's toughest climbs - from Everest/Chomolungma to the most remote mountain on the planet, Spectre - and now...

13 Sep, 2022

Latest Reviews for Leo's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

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 ...

20 13 Jun

Head to Head: DMM Cortex vs Black Diamond Hydra Ice Axes

Two new axes are turning heads this season - the Black Diamond Hydra and the DMM Cortex. Both seem destined to become familiar sights on our winter crags, but which is the one for you? We put them head to head to see how they stack up...

38 6 Mar

Lightweight Down Jackets

Offering unrivalled warmth for their low weight and easy packability, thinner down jackets can be handy in pretty much any outdoor setting, from UK cragging to the Alps, ultralight backpacking to year-round hillwalking. You probably wear yours to work too. In...

17 6 Jan

Berghaus MTN Guide Alpine Pro shell

If you're expecting foul wet conditions, this Gore Pro jacket offers solid protection from the elements, and great...

29 Dec, 2024

The Aether - DMM's New Lightweight Quickdraw

Replacing the Chimera, the new Aether has the benefits of a clean-nosed design and good ergonomics, while still...

3 10 Oct, 2024

Berghaus 3D Freeflow 30+5L Pack

With its superb back system, running vest-inspired pockets, and durable materials, this large walking day pack is a cut above...

26 Aug, 2024

Berghaus Mtn Arete LB Synthetic Hoody

With a nifty reversible design, this ultralight insulated jacket is superbly versatile for year-round use, reckons Sarah...

29 Jul, 2024

Latest News from Leo's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders make first ascent of Yawash Sar

Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders have made the first ascent of Yawash Sar in the Karakoram. 40 years after their first trip to Pakistan, Fowler and Saunders returned to the country and climbed the north west face of the 6,258m peak, reaching the...

7 30 Sep, 2024

Mick and Vic resume partnership to target a new unclimbed objective

Leading British mountaineers Mick Fowler and Vic Saunders will resume their climbing partnership by attempting another first ascent in the Himalaya. Almost 40 years after their first major expedition together, Fowler...

8 23 Aug, 2024

Sir Chris Bonington turns 90 with vow to fulfil a promise for a friend

Sir Chris Bonington, Britain's most famous mountaineer, is marking his 90th birthday by vowing to fulfil a promise for a friend. Now unable to climb in the great ranges of the world, he will instead support a...

5 Aug, 2024