Peter Dawson

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Pete is a top British sport climber having ticked many hard testpieces including Rainshadow, Hubble and Sea of Tranquillity.

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Fri Night Vid Flatanger Climbing with Anna Wild and Pete Dawson

In this week's Friday Night Video, Anna Wild and Pete Dawson head on their first trip to Flatanager where they quickly get stuck into the steep and powerful granite climbing. We follow their process as they work on their projects and le...

7 2 Feb

News La Cabane au Canada 9a by Pete Dawson

Pete Dawson has redpointed La Cabane Au Canada 9a at Rawyl, Switzerland, adding another hard line to his impressive British summer ticklist of Hubble 9a, Pilgrimage 8B+ and Sea of Tranquility 8c/c+.

2 17 Sep, 2019

News Pilgrimage and Sea of Tranquility for Pete Dawson

After ticking Hubble earlier in the month, an unstoppable Pete Dawson raided the Orme in Llandudno and climbed Pilgrimage (Font 8B+) in Parisella's Cave and Sea of Tranquillity (8c/8c+) at Lower Pen Trwyn.

8 21 Aug, 2019

News Hubble 9a by Pete Dawson

Pete Dawson has climbed his second 9a with an ascent of the historic Hubble 9a at Raven Tor. Last summer, Pete ticked his first of...

24 7 Aug, 2019

News Rainshadow 9a by Pete Dawson

19 year-old Pete Dawson has ticked Rainshadow 9a at Malham Cove - his first route of the grade. The line has received increased...

3 4 Jun, 2018

News IFSC Lead / Speed World Cup & Paraclimbing Cup Edinburgh: Report

The fifth round of the IFSC Lead World Cup took place at EICA Ratho near Edinburgh this...

16 25 Sep, 2017

News 8c Ticks in Spain for Pope and Dawson

Jim Pope and Peter Dawson have just returned from a highly successful trip to Catalunya, where they both climbed 8c - with...

4 7 Jan, 2016

News 2015 GB Junior Bouldering Team Announced

2 9 Dec, 2014

News 2015 GB Junior Climbing Team Announced

1 Dec, 2014

News Tuppence, 8a+ / b, for Peter Dawson

6 4 Jul, 2013

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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.

30 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

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

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

Black Diamond Method S

Designed primarily for top-end bouldering, the soft and supple Method S manages the very difficult balancing act of being both technical...

2 11 Jul, 2023

OTS 2023 - Climbing Gear

At OTS 2023 in Liverpool we got a chance to check out some of the new climbing gear due to hit the shelves next year: a range of...

24 21 Jun, 2023

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 Peter's Sponsors

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Step By Step: The Nordkette Traverse with Black Diamond Employee Remco Grass

After 33 kilometers, 19 peaks and 3,800 vertical meters, Remco reaches the valley floor. As he steps onto the bus he looks back at the ridgeline and smiles. Step by step Remco made the mountains his own. Step by step, that is his approach to li...

9 Aug, 2022

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