Steve McClure

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Steve McClure is one of the best rock climbers in the world, having climbed the hardest sport route in the UK at 9b, numerous new routes at the grade of 9a and onsighted many at 8b+. Despite being better known for his sport climbing achievements, you might also find him wiggling in wires in Pembroke or sleeping in a portaledge on a 1000m wall in Greenland.

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News Steve McClure on his 'pegless' ascent of Yma O Hyd, E10 7a

Once you decide to go 'pegless' you are kind of committed, you can't exactly grab a peg if you get tired, and with just cams on your rack it's gonna be a fiddly effort if you fluff a placement to try and clip a peg instead!

10 10 Jun

News Steve McClure makes second ascent of Yma O Hyd, E10 7a

'Folk will always make comparisons, but the main comparison should be in quality, and in this, they are all amazing!'

2 16 Oct, 2024

News Mission Impossible E9 6c by Steve McClure

Steve McClure has repeated Mission Impossible E9 6c at Gallt Yr Ogof in the Ogwen Valley. The mountain trad route is perched high above the valley beside the classic E7 Heart of Stone. It is estimated to be around 8b in difficulty and is protected by...

4 24 May, 2024

Article Steve McClure climbs 1000th 8a - The Magic Grade

Having recently ticked his 1000th 8a, Steve McClure writes about what he feels is 'the magic...

19 13 Dec, 2023

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure climbs Le Voyage (E10 7a)

This week's Friday Night Video covers Steve McClure's ascent of James Pearson's Le Voyage (E10 7a) at...

3 5 May, 2023

Interview Steve McClure repeats Le Voyage, E10 7a

Steve McClure has made the seventh repeat of James Pearson's route Le Voyage, E10 7a, in Annot, France. The...

9 27 Mar, 2023

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure climbs The Final Round

This week's Friday Night Video takes us to Ilam Rock in Dovedale and looks at Steve McClure's ascent of The...

2 4 Feb, 2022

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure climbs Olympiad E10 6c

25 21 Jan, 2022

News 2021 - A Year of Climbing News

30 Dec, 2021

News Second Ascent of Lexicon E11 7a by Steve McClure

24 23 Sep, 2021

News Steve McClure Repeats Gresham's Olympiad (E10 6c / 8b DWS)

7 1 Jun, 2021

News Steve McClure Flashes Impact Day (E8 6c)

18 24 May, 2021

The Ticklist #28 Tough Trad, Big Mountains and Hard Blocs

3 7 May, 2021

News First Ascent of Fixation 8c+ at Malham Cove by Steve McClure

4 1 Oct, 2020

Video Reset Part 2 - Reopening the Walls with the ABC

24 Jul, 2020

News New FA by Steve McClure critiqued on TV's Gogglebox

82 4 May, 2020

Article Steve McClure's Nightmayer

4 15 Jul, 2019

Newsflash Steve McClure onsights Nightmayer E8 6c

18 10 Jul, 2019

Video Steve McClure on GreatNess Wall (E10 7a)

51 10 Jun, 2019

News First ascent of GreatNess Wall (E10 7a) for Steve McClure

6 29 May, 2019

Newsflash Steve McClure climbs GreatNess Wall (E10 7a) at Nesscliffe

14 28 May, 2019

News New Malham 8c Extension by Steve McClure - Hugo Boss

8 14 May, 2019

Fri Night Vid Inis Mór: On the Edge

20 18 Jan, 2019

Article Steve McClure - Trials & Tribulations on Tioman Island

16 17 Sep, 2018

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure and Neil Mawson in Verdon Gorge

5 27 Apr, 2018

News New Malham 8c by Steve McClure - The Reign is Over

5 23 Apr, 2018

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure climbs Rainman, 9b

11 20 Apr, 2018

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure's Triple Crown

20 Oct, 2017

Fri Night Vid Hard Rock - A Tribute to Ken Wilson

123 13 Oct, 2017

News Steve McClure completes Yorkshire 'Triple Crown' in a Day

7 24 Jul, 2017

Fri Night Vid Steve McClure - A Redpoint Sabotage

18 9 Jun, 2017

Interview Steve McClure on Rainman 9b

18 5 Jun, 2017

Newsflash Britain's First 9b by Steve McClure

45 5 Jun, 2017

News Steve McClure Onsights 8b+ in Chulilla

12 16 Jan, 2016

News Choronzon E10 (8b+) and Muy Caliente E9 Repeated by Steve McClure

57 15 Jul, 2015

Review Beyond Limits by Steve McClure

4 5 May, 2015

Interview Steve McClure on Strawberries Onsight

13 18 Jun, 2014

Newsflash First British Onsight of Strawberries for McClure

72 15 Jun, 2014

Interview Steve McClure's 2013

3 11 Feb, 2014

News McClure Nominated for Arco Rock Legends

3 19 Aug, 2013

News Steve McClure flashes Tom et Je Ris, 8b+, Verdon

8 17 Jul, 2013

Update Steve McClure Climbs Batman, 9a / +

13 23 May, 2013

Interview Steve McClure - Petzl RocTrip 2012

24 Dec, 2012

Interview Steve McClure - 2012

2 9 Sep, 2012

Video + Interview Steve McClure on Hubble 8c+

10 11 Jul, 2012

News Steve McClure Repeats The Quarryman (E8)

21 30 May, 2011

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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 ...

20 13 Jun

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, 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 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

Windproofs and ultralight softshells

When you want some protection from the elements, but a full shell would be overkill, a thin windproof is the obvious...

22 6 Dec, 2022

Five Ten NIAD Moccasym

With the new NIAD Moccasym, Five Ten have done away with the things that made the original so popular, laments Rob Greenwood.

10 3 Jun, 2022

Mountain Shells Around £200

Can you pick up a decent shell for only around £200? We think so! While top-end technical waterproof jackets cost big money,...

55 9 Feb, 2022

Five Ten NIAD Lace - an Updated Classic

The Five Ten Anasazi Pink needs little introduction. This flat, stiff, lace-up shoe has been a mainstay in many...

7 31 Dec, 2021

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Have your Say: 2025 - 2030 BMC Strategy Consultation

We want your input! As we look ahead to the next chapter of the BMC, we are asking for your support in developing the strategy for 2025-2030. Please watch our proposed strategy overview and take our survey.

9 2 Jul

Catherine Hawkins To Step Down As BMC Chair

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) today announces that Chair of the Board, Catherine Hawkins, will step down from her position in July 2025.

11 25 Jun

Horseshoe Quarry made accessible to emergency vehicles and wheelchair users

Work has been carried out by the BMC's Land and Property Trust (LPT) at the BMC-owned site of Horseshoe Quarry to allow access for emergency vehicles and people using wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

14 27 Mar