Neil Gresham

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Neil has performed at a high level in every discipline from Deep Water Soloing to Sport, Ice and Traditional climbing for over two decades. In the UK he made the third ascent of Indian Face (E9 6c) in 1995 and the second ascent of Equilibrium (E10 7a) in 2001, both which were widely regarded as the hardest of their genre in the world at the time. Recently, he has gone on to excel in deep water soloing and sport climbing and has made a return to hard trad, with first ascents of Finsal Score E10 7a and Lexicon E10 7a.

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Int. Event - OutDoor Climbing Events 2004 - Friedrichshafen (GER) 2004 Lead Men 25th

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News 24-Hour Lake District 8s Challenge Completed by Neil Gresham and Anak Verhoeven

Neil Gresham recently teamed up with Belgian 9b-climber Anak Verhoeven to complete a 'Lakeland 8s' project in sub-24 hours, climbing a V8 boulder, an 8a sport route, a D8 dry-tool line, an E8 trad route and eight Wainwright hills in und...

21 8 Jul, 2024

News 2021 - A Year of Climbing News

The second year of the pandemic was another strange one. The year began with another lockdown in the UK; climbing walls were shut and advice was to stay local - another tough time for anyone who loves the outdoors. But there were some positives throughout the...

30 Dec, 2021

Interview Lexicon E11 7a - First Ascent on Pavey Ark by Neil Gresham

Neil Gresham has made the first ascent of a new line on Pavey Ark. Lexicon crosses briefly through the easier climbing on Impact Day E8 6c, but includes an independent start and finish, making it a distinct new line. Read our...

52 8 Sep, 2021

News Steve McClure Repeats Gresham's Olympiad (E10 6c / 8b DWS)

Steve McClure has made the second ascent of Neil Gresham's Olympiad at Skrinkle Haven,...

7 1 Jun, 2021

Video Lockdown Training Ep. 6 - Advanced Fingerboarding Pt. 2

This week's episode of Lockdown Training Discussion sees Neil Gresham, Maddy Cope and Louis Parkinson...

18 Feb, 2021

Video Lockdown Training Ep. 5 - Advanced Fingerboarding Pt. 1

This week's episode of Lockdown Training Discussion sees Neil Gresham, Maddy Cope and Louis Parkinson...

3 11 Feb, 2021

Video Lockdown Training Ep. 4 - Training Movement from Home

In this week's episode of Lockdown Training Discussion, Maddy Cope, Neil Gresham, and Louis...

4 Feb, 2021

Video Lockdown Training Ep. 3 - Fingerboarding for the first time during Lockdown

2 28 Jan, 2021

Video Lockdown Training Ep. 2 - Is Fingerboarding good for beginners?

4 21 Jan, 2021

Video New Lockdown Training Series - Ep. 1 - Staying Motivated

8 14 Jan, 2021

News 2020 - A Year of Climbing News

5 28 Dec, 2020

Interview Final Score E10 7a - Iron Crag First Ascent by Neil Gresham

12 29 Sep, 2020

News New Routes on Iron Crag for Neil Gresham

6 3 Jul, 2020

Skills Handholds and Grip Technique - Part 1

10 27 Mar, 2019

Skills Technique - Heel Hooking

5 12 Oct, 2018

Destination Guide Hodge Close Quarry - An Unlikely DWS Paradise

3 30 Aug, 2018

Skills Technique - Use of the Toe

2 28 Jun, 2018

News New Dove Crag E9 by Neil Gresham: Fearless

9 22 May, 2018

Skills Technique - Choosing your footwear

33 24 Apr, 2018

Skills Technique - General approach and long-term development

4 22 Feb, 2018

Press Release Osprey Europe welcomes Neil Gresham

10 Mar, 2017

News Sabotage: New Malham 8c+ by Neil Gresham

14 19 Oct, 2016

Skills Neil Gresham & Hangboard Guru's Fingerboarding Tips

5 21 Dec, 2015

Video Neil Gresham's Freakshow

12 13 Oct, 2015

News Neil Gresham Defends Retro Bolts at Kilnsey

391 15 Sep, 2015

Features House of Cards by Neil Gresham

37 5 Sep, 2013

Podcast Neil Gresham talks about Indian Face

9 4 Sep, 2013

News Neil Gresham - Olympiad 8b - VIDEO

2 6 Aug, 2012

Video Neil Gresham Discusses the Petzl Ange Carabiner

2 8 Jul, 2012

Features I Want That Job! - Neil Gresham, Pro Climber and Coach

5 21 Sep, 2008

Latest Reviews for Neil'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

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 shoes are designed to offer that bit more performance, taking you from entry level into the mid grades. Here we test the best...

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

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

Torch technology moves on fast, and the latest generation of high power...

26 2 Feb, 2024

Latest News from Neil'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

Osprey celebrates 50 years with the launch of EPIC competition

Celebrating 50 years of inspiring adventures worldwide, Osprey, the renowned pack specialist, is marking this milestone with the launch of an epic competition, offering the chance to win up to £7500 towards an...

13 Sep, 2024

NEW FROM OSPREY - Mutant Nimsdai 90

The new Mutant Nimsdai 90 mountaineering pack from Osprey has been designed together with Nepalese elite mountaineer and Osprey Ambassador Nimsdai Purja MBE.

5 Jan, 2023