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News posts and Articles featuring Pete
Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall have made another hard first ascent in the Utah desert – Black Mamba 5.14b – which may be their hardest roof crack yet. This latest ascent comes just days after they made the first repeats of Necronomicon 5.13d/5....
Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker AKA The Wideboyz have made the first repeat of another monster roof crack, Necronomicon 5.13d/14a, in their old stomping ground of White Rim in Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker, better known as the Wide Boyz are one of Britain's most prolific climbing partnerships. The Sheffield based pair are well suited. Both share a penchant for cracks, training, and adventures. Unlike most...
Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker (known collectively as The Wide Boyz) are no strangers to hard climbing. Between them, the pair...
Pete Whittaker has rope-soloed Half Dome and El Capitan in Yosemite in 20 hours and 19 minutes. This is...
Rope soloing is simply the ability to climb alone, yet still have the safety of being attached to a rope (rather than...
In late 2016 Pete Whittaker made an 'all-free' rope solo ascent of Freerider on El Capitan. The route took him 20...
Reviews from the UKC editorial team
For a dedicated sport climbing harness you will want something light, comfortable and fairly simple. In this group test the UKC team go through some of the best lightweight sport harnesses on offer.
Ten women's down jackets from leading brands go head-to-head in this comprehensive group test. What does 'midweight' even mean? And by that definition, which models stand out? All will be revealed...
John McKenna tests two higher end models from Alpkit's extensive torch range. Which did he prefer for all-round mountain use, the gnarly Prism or the powerful and versatile Qark?
Decent gloves don't tend to come cheap, but this season Alpkit have pulled off an affordable range that we think compares well with...
Over the past few years Alpkit have been investing in their UK factory. They've also been working on their...
We road test this retro-styled day pack made from waxed cotton...
Whether you're climbing, camping or walking - or even just out in town - a light and packable down jacket is a versatile layer...
Annoucements direct from manufacturers
The Soloist is our first 1 man tent and the Kloke is our lightest ever bivvy bag.
Wild Country, the original creator of the Friends, have continued to innovate and create the best cams available since 1977. The latest iteration is the lightest and most versatile yet, whilst the Technical Friends 5 +...
The BetaStick Evo helps you clip those out of reach bolts, the chalk helps you hold on to the rock and the tape keeps you holding on for longer!
The new Guide Tennie offers a refined classic fit and the unparalleled sticky rubber, it blends comfort and climbability to every...
Thanks to its intelligent Air Technology this 'smooth but tough' crash-pad is perfectly adapted to both short and high falls. It offers...
Finally a shoe deodorizer spray that is friendly to your feet , skin and the environment, yet still...
Wild Country is one of the original creators of passive protections with its Classic Rocks. Continuing to innovate...
