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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This athlete has competed internationally

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

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News posts and Articles featuring Neil

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 p...

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, Pembroke. Neil climbed the route in 2012 as an 8b deep water solo, but Steve opted to place gear for a grade of E10 6c.

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

This week's episode of Lockdown Training Discussion carries on from last...

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

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

OTS 2023 - Our Best of the Show

This year's Outdoor Trade Show has just wrapped up. Staged in a tropical Liverpool, the show brought practically all the brands with a UK presence under one roof. While a lot of the gear on display looked good, as always there were a few pieces in...

3 16 Jun, 2023

UKC / UKH Gear of the Year 2022

Our hard working review team get through a mountain of kit every year. Amongst it all some items stand out from the crowd, and...

27 Dec, 2022

If it Ain't Broke - Gear that Goes On and On

In these days of growing environmental concern and shrinking budgets, we can't all be constantly buying brand...

46 14 Nov, 2022

Trail Running Shoes - also good for walkers and climbers

Not just for running, trail shoes are the most versatile of footwear, and prove ideal for both...

18 28 Sep, 2022

OTS Trade Show Reports

For the first time since the pandemic UKC and UKH have attended an actual, real life trade show, OTS in Liverpool. Here are the...

8 4 Aug, 2022

Latest News from Neil's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

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

La Sportiva launches UK recycling programme

A new recycling programme has been launched in the UK by La Sportiva, aiming to provide an easy way for people to recycle footwear and clothing when it reaches the end of its life.

5 19 Jul, 2022

New Climbing Gear Autumn / Winter 2021

For the past couple of months, we've been finding out about all the shiny new gear that's hitting the shops this Autumn/Winter. We've taken a look at everything from the latest harnesses and helmets, to new rock shoes and cool cams. Take a peak:

9 12 Oct, 2021