Mat Wright

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Mat Wright has quickly become a very capable sport climber, with ascents up to 9a. He's already ticked Evolution, Devolution and Mecca Extension and Hubble 9a, in addition to Lexicon E11 7a.

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News Dave MacLeod repeats Black Thistle, E10 7a

Dave MacLeod has made the second ascent of Black Thistle, E10 7a, at Polldubh Crags, Glen Nevis.

2 25 Oct, 2023

Interview Black Thistle E10 7a - First Ascent by Mat Wright

'I never felt completely ready' - Mat Wright talks about his hardest trad route to date, Black Thistle, E10 7a.

5 29 Aug, 2023

Interview Mat Wright establishes new E10 7a at Pavey Ark

'Falling off really isn't an option anywhere on this route' - Mat Wright tells us all about Magical Thinking, his new E10 route at Pavey Ark.

20 17 Jul, 2023

News New E9 in Ogwen for Mat Wright

Mat Wright has bagged the first ascent of a well-known roadside project in the Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia. He has named the route...

61 26 Sep, 2022

News Live Fast, Die Young E9 6c - First Ascent by Mathew Wright

Mathew Wright has made the first ascent of a new sandstone trad line at Wicket Gate Crag near...

53 13 Jul, 2022

The Ticklist Mat Wright Repeats Lexicon (E11), The Long Hope Direct Newsflash, and Biblins 8C

In this week's Ticklist, we run through Mat Wright's incredible ascent...

26 May, 2022

News Fourth Ascent of Lexicon E11 7a by Mat Wright

Mat Wright has made the fourth ascent of Neil Gresham's Lexicon E11 7a at Pavey Ark. The route shares the...

6 23 May, 2022

The Ticklist VIDEO - Hard Trad for Cookson and Wright, 9a+ for Berthier and flashes from Bosi

21 Apr, 2022

News 2020 - A Year of Climbing News

5 28 Dec, 2020

News Mat Wright climbs Serenata - Font 8C

2 23 Nov, 2020

News Mat Wright climbs Hubble (9a)

3 2 Oct, 2020

News Serendipity (Font 8B+) for Mat Wright

2 9 Dec, 2019

News Evolution (8c+) and two 8c's for Mat Wright

12 24 Sep, 2019

Latest Reviews for Mat's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

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 shoes the good news is that the recent update has not watered down what this model does best - supportive edging performance.

31 17 Apr

Performance Headtorches - Petzl Nao RL, Silva FREE and Black Diamond Distance 1500

Torch technology moves on fast, and the latest generation of high power models are mind-bogglingly bright. Here we compare three headtorches that feature a dazzling 1000+ lumens of output. While they all...

26 2 Feb

Black Diamond First Light Stretch and First Light Hybrid Jackets

Designed to be worn on the go in a range of conditions, these midweight synthetic insulated jackets are each a good breathable choice for hillwalkers, climbers and mountaineers, says John McKenna. But one is cut rather better...

3 16 Jan

Berghaus Revolut Active Walking Shoes

If you don't need a full boot, but prefer something a bit more supportive and weatherproof than a typical running shoe,...

15 Dec, 2023

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...

6 Dec, 2023

Berghaus Men's and Women's MTN Guide Alpine Pant

Fiona Reid and Mike Watson try out some light softshell trousers designed for summer in the Alps, but equally...

24 Oct, 2023

Recycled Gear - Reducing Our Impact

With a growing awareness of environmental issues, and the urgent need for greater sustainability, many outdoor brands...

3 3 Oct, 2023

Latest News from Mat's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Berghaus Freeflow - a new dimension for ventilated packs

Berghaus has launched a new generation of Freeflow daysacks, using 3D technology to deliver innovation in packs. The 2024 Freeflow system has been engineered to deliver genuine evolution in frame design, suspending the pack away from the back w...

13 Mar

Sir Chris Bonington encourages 'A Cold Embrace' in new film

Berghaus has teamed up with climbing icon Sir Chris Bonington and creative outfit Casa Colombo to present a new short film. 'A Cold Embrace' combines reworked original footage from the 1970s and 1980s with a narration by Sir...

16 Feb

New profile film on Mick Fowler and five decades of climbing

Outdoor retailer Blacks has teamed up with Berghaus athlete Mick Fowler to reflect on his climbing career of almost 50 years on film. As part of Blacks' Everyday Life Outdoors series, the 15-minute production includes an...

5 31 Jan