News First Ascent of Fixation 8c+ at Malham Cove by Steve McClure
Steve McClure has completed Neil Gresham's open project on Malham Cove's Upper Tier. The line, which Steve has named Fixation, is an 8c+ extension of the classic 7c+ L'Obsession.
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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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Video Reset Part 2 - Reopening the Walls with the ABC
By this time tomorrow, climbers in England will be back in indoor walls, albeit in very different circumstances to when they left. In this film below, we look at how the Association of British Climbing Walls were able to provide advice,...
News New FA by Steve McClure critiqued on TV's Gogglebox
Steve McClure recently bolted a striking line up the side of his house in Sheffield. His endeavour attracted the attention of ITV News, who reported the ascent to the nation as part of a segment on athletes training at home. A few days...
Article Steve McClure's Nightmayer
Steve McClure writes about his recent onsight of Steve Mayer's Nightmayer E8 6c on Dinas Cromlech in the Llanberis Pass - the...
Newsflash Steve McClure onsights Nightmayer E8 6c
Steve McClure has made the first onsight ascent of Steve Mayer's Nightmayer E8 6c on Dinas Cromlech in the Llanberis...
Video Steve McClure on GreatNess Wall (E10 7a)
Below we have the film of Steve McClure climbing GreatNess Wall (E10 7a) which was filmed by Keith Sharples. He was going...
News First ascent of GreatNess Wall (E10 7a) for Steve McClure
Yesterday we reported that Steve McClure had made the first ascent of the headwall project at Nesscliffe....
Newsflash Steve McClure climbs GreatNess Wall (E10 7a) at Nesscliffe
News New Malham 8c Extension by Steve McClure - Hugo Boss
Fri Night Vid Inis Mór: On the Edge
Article Steve McClure - Trials & Tribulations on Tioman Island
Fri Night Vid Steve McClure and Neil Mawson in Verdon Gorge
News New Malham 8c by Steve McClure - The Reign is Over
Fri Night Vid Steve McClure climbs Rainman, 9b
Fri Night Vid Steve McClure's Triple Crown
Fri Night Vid Hard Rock - A Tribute to Ken Wilson
News Steve McClure completes Yorkshire 'Triple Crown' in a Day
Fri Night Vid Steve McClure - A Redpoint Sabotage
Interview Steve McClure on Rainman 9b
Newsflash Britain's First 9b by Steve McClure
News Steve McClure Onsights 8b+ in Chulilla
News Choronzon E10 (8b+) and Muy Caliente E9 Repeated by Steve McClure
Review Beyond Limits by Steve McClure
Interview Steve McClure on Strawberries Onsight
Newsflash First British Onsight of Strawberries for McClure
Interview Steve McClure's 2013
News McClure Nominated for Arco Rock Legends
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Petzl SWIFT RL - One Headtorch to Rule Them All?
The SWIFT RL offers an amazingly heavyweight power output in a light and compact package, says Rob Greenwood, while its Reactive Lighting helps preserve battery life. Is this all the headtorch you need?
Marmot Keele Peak Jacket, feat. Pertex Shield Pro
Featuring Pertex Shield Pro fabric, which is soft, stretchy and highly breathable, the Keele Peak is a fully-featured jacket that manages to achieve a lot for its weight, says Rob Greenwood.
Large Bouldering Mats
Biggest isn't always best, but in bouldering it certainly has its place. Larger pads are ideal for higher problems, awkward landings, or anyone with lower limb niggles - but on the other hand they're less ideal when it comes to storing or carrying them. Here we...
Bombproof Winter Mountain Shells
What's the ideal shell for Scottish winter climbing and gnarly hill walks? A beefy and protective one! Here we review tough...
Compact Headtorches
Modern front-mounted headtorches are neat and lightweight, yet pack enough power for most needs. Here we look in depth at five...
Petzl QUARK
Last winter Petzl brought out a revamped range of technical axes. We covered the NOMIC and ERGONOMIC back in March, but a broken leg put our review of...
Performance Rock Shoes - Women's/LV Fit
In this group test we compare nine pairs of performance shoes with a women's / low volume fit. How did they all do...?
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Support the BMC for £1 / month
The BMC has launched a brand-new digital-only membership for the U27s. This new membership not only supports the great work of the BMC, but it's also packed full of personal benefits.
The New Five Ten Hiangle - an update of a classic
Built on the same last as the previous Hiangle, these shoes are built for high-precision footwork and feature an unlined microfiber build for unmatched shape retention, easy break-in and comfort.
Five Ten CRAWE
Designed in collaboration with Swiss bouldering legend Fred Nicole for technical bouldering or sport routes, these climbing shoes feature a next-generation design
adidas Terrex FREE HIKER Parley
These lightweight hiking shoes deliver freedom of movement and long-distance comfort for all terrains. The sock-like adidas...
Emma Twyford and The Big Bang: on tour
Watch the award-winning Big Bang film in cinemas and Patagonia stores this March. Join top climber Emma Twyford,...
ISPO 2020 - Final Report
We spent the start of the month catching up with brands at the big winter gearfest: ISPO. Despite the fact the show was quieter than...
ISPO 2020 - New Clothing
We spent earlier this week catching up with brands at the big winter gearfest: ISPO. Despite the fact the show was quieter than...