Matt Helliker

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Chamonix, United Kingdom

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Matt’s life has been shaped by mountains and coastlines, from the sea cliffs of Great Britain to Scotland's winter mountains, the European Alps to the Greater Ranges of the Himalayas, South America and Alaska. Matt has become one of the UK’s most talented and accomplished alpinists, climber and IFMGA mountain guides of his generation, with a long list of hard and impressive first and repeat ascents to his credit.

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News First Ascent of Anapanasati E9 6c by Matt Helliker

Matt Helliker has added a new E9 6c to Doyden Point in North Cornwall, which he has named Anapanasati.

10 20 Jul, 2023

News New Routes on Aiguille des Pélerins and Tour Ronde by Bracey, Helliker & Whittaker

Matt Helliker, Jon Bracey and Pete Whittaker recently teamed up to make two first ascents in the Mont Blanc Massif, Beyond Reason ED V 5+/5c (M6+/R) 550m on the Aiguille des Pélerins as a three and another...

4 24 Feb, 2020

News The Big Issue E9 6c by Matt Helliker

Matt Helliker has headpointed John Dunne's The Big Issue E9 6c at Bosherston Head, Pembroke. Matt chose to place the gear on lead with the 20+ year old peg tied off.

10 18 Sep, 2019

News Camilotto Pellisier (8a / +) by Helliker and Twyford

Matt Helliker and Emma Twyford have freed the 11-pitch Dolomites classic, the Camilotto Pellisier (8a/+) on...

2 14 Aug, 2019

News New Mixed Line on Aiguille Noire de Peuterey by Helliker and Bracey

Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey have established a new mixed line, "Past Da Pesto" (M7, 450m)...

4 1 May, 2019

News Dark Angel VII / 8 First Ascent by Helliker, Bullock & Whittaker

Making the most of Scotland's prime winter conditions at the moment, a strong trio...

5 13 Feb, 2018

News Ramp Super Challenge by Helliker and Frugtniet

On 13th June, Matt Helliker and Rhoslyn Frugtniet completed the first ascent of the Ramp "Super" Challenge on Avon...

12 27 Jun, 2017

News Rotatornator: New Route on Tour Ronde by Helliker and Macdonald

12 Dec, 2016

News New Year Hangover for Helliker and Bracey on the Tour Ronde

12 Jan, 2016

News Bracey and Helliker: New Route on East Face of Mt Maudit

24 Mar, 2015

News Bullock and Helliker: Night Fever on the Tour Ronde West Wall

2 19 Jan, 2015

News Bracey and Helliker Climb Possible New Route - Tour Ronde

2 25 Dec, 2014

Gear News Matt Helliker talks about the Osprey Mutant Pack

15 Sep, 2014

News Helliker & Bracey Climb FA of Supercouloir de Peuterey 'Integral'

16 31 Dec, 2013

News Major New Route for Bracey and Helliker

11 3 Dec, 2012

News Hard Grandes Jorasses for Bracey and Helliker

11 21 Nov, 2012

News Bullock, Helliker and Benson - Round II on Annapurna III

19 30 Sep, 2010

News Bracey and Helliker on Alaska's Moose's Tooth

3 16 May, 2008

News Bullock & Helliker climb New Route in the Alps

14 23 Jan, 2008

News Death or Glory for Bullock and Helliker

3 Jul, 2006

Latest Reviews for Matt's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

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 it properly crampon compatible..." say Graham Uney and Sharon Kennedy. But for largely non-snowy use, and assuming the lack of half sizes...

5 26 Feb

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

Patagonia Super Free Alpine Jacket

Making use of Gore's new PFC-free technology, this is an interesting lightweight mountain shell, says Dan Bailey - and one...

7 Jan

Scarpa Veloce Lace - Intermediate Performance Meets Beginner Comfort

On paper, perhaps the Veloce Lace shouldn't work, says Tim Hill; and yet it really does....

15 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

Patagonia Triolet Jacket - PFC-Free, and Built to Take Abuse

Featuring Gore's new PFC-free ePE membrane, the Triolet is a superb and very burly shell, says Rob...

12 3 Nov, 2023

Latest News from Matt's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

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

SCARPA steps forward to sponsor mountain running events

SCARPA has signed up as title sponsor of the Great Lakeland 3Day for the next three editions of the event. In addition, the brand will become the exclusive footwear sponsor of the Montane Dragon's Back Race. Both are organised by...

31 Oct, 2022