Margo Hayes

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Boulder, USA

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Margo Hayes has been pushing her personal limits and redefining convention since she was competing in Female Youth D divisions. A creative, intelligent, and driven young woman has emerged after years of training on and off the rock, recently making history as the first female climber to redpoint 9a+/5.15a. Her kind smile and gracious personality brings a bit of psych to anyone who comes in contact with her.

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The Ticklist #33 Will Bosi ticks Northern Lights, Hard Sport and Bouldering

A quieter week, but one with some big ticks warranting news reports of their own...

2 11 Jun, 2021

Newsflash Papichulo 9a+ by Margo Hayes

Margo Hayes has redpointed her third 9a+ with an ascent of Papichulo 9a+ at Oliana, Spain. The line was first climbed by Chris Sharma and is a 50 metre endurance-based route.

2 22 Mar, 2019

Fri Night Vid Margo Hayes - Break on Through

Our Friday Night Video this week first appeared on last years' Reel Rock Tour. The film follows Margo Hayes as she attempts to become the first woman to climb 9a+. The film fantastically captures Margo's drive and determination and traces this back...

22 7 Sep, 2018

News Biographie, second 9a+ for Margo Hayes!

Margo Hayes has repeated Chris Sharma's iconic Biographie, 9a+, at Céüse, France. This was the first female ascent and...

23 25 Sep, 2017

News Margo Hayes repeats La Rambla, 9a+

Margo Hayes has repeated Ramon Julián Puigblanque's La Rambla (extension), 9a+, at Siurana - Valley in Spain. This was the first...

71 26 Feb, 2017

Latest Reviews for Margo'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

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

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

Indoor Beginner's Bouldering Shoes

Today's novice climbers are bouldering to a harder level than ever before. To meet these needs, modern indoor beginner's...

2 12 Nov, 2024

La Sportiva G-Summit - Do They Work for UK Winter Climbers?

The G-Summit is billed as 'the new benchmark for high-altitude technical mountaineering'. So should...

36 7 Nov, 2024

Supportive Approach Shoes

Lighter and more nimble than boots, more capable on steep rocky ground than a trail shoe, approach shoes are the all-terrain 4x4...

57 21 Oct, 2024

La Sportiva Miura VS - If it ain't broke...

The Miura VS has been a much-loved favourite for over 15 years, says Tim Hill, and in a world of soft climbing...

31 17 Apr, 2024

Latest News from Margo's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

The New Petzl WHISPER® Harness

The WHISPER® harness is perfect for climbers and mountaineers seeking minimal weight and maximum mobility. Its MATRYX® fabric ensures comfort, durability and compact design. A slim waist belt and leg loops provide freedom of movement, while fiv...

10 11 Feb

Celebrate International Women's Day with Yonder and The North Face

In line with this year's theme for International Women's Day – INSPIRING INCLUSION – Yonder and The North Face are breaking down the barriers to climbing and extending an open invite to our IWD climbing event.

1 Mar, 2024

Join the Kendal Mountain Masters Tour

Whether you're a seasoned climber or just starting out, the Kendal Mountain Masters Tour provides a unique chance to test your limits, learn from the pros, and become part of an amazing climbing community.

13 Dec, 2023