Paige Claassen

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Claassen has climbed a number of stunning routes in the high 8's, including Just Do It (8c+) at Smith Rock, Odin's Eye (8c+) at Flatanger and Necessary Evil (8c+) at Virgin River Gorge.

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News Fourth ascent of Legacy, 9a / V14 for Paige Claassen

Paige Claassen has made the fourth ascent, and first female ascent, of Giuliano Cameroni's Legacy, 9a/V14, in Rocklands, South Africa.

4 26 Jul, 2023

The Ticklist #41 Dreamcatcher 9a FFA by Paige Claassen, Hard Trad and Multipitch Ticks

Big sends by women and some bouldering news.

49 5 Sep, 2021

News Shadowboxing (9a) for Paige Claassen

American climber Paige Claassen has climbed her first 9a: Shadowboxing in Rifle, Colorado. The route was first climbed by Jonathan Siegrist in 2011, who described the route as 'a sea of underclings up a stunning 45-metre wall.'

11 7 Oct, 2019

Fri Night Vid Hayes, Claassen and Harrington in Mallorca

Our Friday Night Video this week takes us to Mallorca, where Margo Hayes, Paige Claassen and Emily Harrington...

78 2 Mar, 2018

News Eye of Odin, 8c+, by Paige Claassen

Paige Claassen has made the first female ascent of Eye of Odin, 8c+, in the Hanshelleren cave, Flatanger, Norway.

9 21 Sep, 2017

Video Paige Claassen Climbs 8c in China

This video from Louder than 11 really speaks for itself. Amazing landscape and climbing footage from Yangshuo, China,...

23 13 Jan, 2014

News Art attack, 8c slab by Paige Claassen

11 1 Oct, 2013

Latest Reviews for Paige'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

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...

3 16 Jun, 2023

Latest News from Paige's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

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

New Footwear Spring / Summer '21

In the absence of any trade show this year, we've created our own. Normally, shows tend to focus on products hitting the market in 6 months to a year, but we've asked brands to talk about the new kit available now. In this first round up, we're showing...

11 8 Mar, 2021