Rob Matheson

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News Rob Matheson repeats The Bells, The Bells! (E7 6b)

Rob Matheson has repeated The Bells, The Bells! (E7 6b) on North Stack Wall, Gogarth - aged just 74.

33 25 Apr

Fri Night Vid Rob Matheson on Mosedale Groove E5 6b

This week's Friday Night Video is another from 'angry pensioner' Rob Matheson. We follow him and Ian Cooksey up to Mosedale crags where they attempt the first ascent of a new route that follows a striking slim groove with very sustained and...

13 27 Oct, 2023

Fri Night Vid Rob Matheson on Pink Panther - 50 Years On

This week's Friday Night Video takes us to Dow Crag in the Lake District where Rob Matheson is taking on Pink Panther (E2 5c), 50 years after he made the first ascent.

8 14 Jul, 2023

Fri Night Vid Rob Matheson 50 Years On - Tarkus (E2 5c)

Following on from the popular Friday Night Video where we followed 'angry pensioner' Rob Matheson on an ascent of Catacomb (E1 5b), we join him again at Dow Crag where he looks to climb Tarkus (E2 5c), 50 years after he made the first...

8 7 Oct, 2022

Latest Reviews for Rob'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

Scarpa RS Pro WP-Y Kids Boots

With its forgiving fit, supportive and grippy sole, and quality nubuck upper, Scarpa's RS Pro WP-Y is a great boot for younger walkers. Apprentice reviewer Edith Bailey checks it out.

3 26 Aug

Rab Nitron 25L Pack

A lightweight day pack with a superb running-inspired harness, the Nitron 25 is close-fitting and highly breathable, making it ideal for all summer hill fun from walking to running to scrambling. In fact our only complaint is that Rab don't offer a longer back length for...

22 Aug

Lightweight Softshells

Lightweight softshells are among the more versatile pieces of outdoor clothing, offering a bit of protection from the weather while...

12 12 Aug

Rab Downpour Trail Lite and Phantom - ultralight shells for runners and backpackers

Including one of the lightest waterproof jackets on the market, a...

29 Jul

Rab Veil XP 20 Waterproof Pack

Designed for big running adventures, mountain marathons, and super-ultralight backpackers, Rab's Veil XP is a comfy and...

3 Jul

Rab Trail Tee

Lightweight and quick-drying, the Trail Tee is equally good for running, hillwalking and backpacking - and with a cut that suits climbing too,...

23 Jun

Latest News from Rob's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Rab and the Jonathan Conville Memorial Trust announce new partnership

UK-based charity makes mountains safely accessible to young people, aligning with Rab's values and brand heritage

26 Sep, 2024

Equip celebrates five years of partnership with the Outward Bound Trust

This week Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Ltd. ("Equip"), home of technical outdoor apparel and equipment brands Rab and Lowe Alpine, and The Outward Bound Trust ("Outward Bound") celebrate a milestone in...

5 Jul, 2024

CWIF 16-17th March 2024 - Registration now open!

Join us on Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th March, climb alongside some of the best climbers in the world on problems set by some of the world's best routesetters.

8 Mar, 2024