Will Sim

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I became completely obsessed with climbing when I was about 11, and it has been getting me out of bed every day since then! I’d describe myself as a rock climber who gets lured into bigger and bigger adventures which ultimately involve ice, altitude, cold, big trips away, lots of soul searching and surreal situations.

I currently work as a Mountain Guide in the French Alps which I see as a way to be able to earn money and live in the greatest playground on earth - the Mont Blanc Massif. I regularly travel to Patagonia, Alaska, the Rockies, and Pakistan in search of big climbing experiences in interesting places.

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Latest News & Articles

News posts and Articles featuring Will

The Ticklist #24 - Women on a Rampage and New Alpine Routes

This week's ticklist is female-led, with some bouldering and alpine ascents thrown in for good measure...

9 Apr, 2021

The Ticklist #23 Lockdown Round-Up - Ascents from around the world

We held off reporting on ascents during lockdown, but as things begin to ease in the UK, here's a round-up of some of the hardest ascents from the last few months...

2 Apr, 2021

Article Perfect Partners #6 - Greg Boswell and Will Sim

Greg Boswell is one of Scotland's most experienced and talented winter climbers, with myriad hard first ascents up to XII/12 to his name. Originally from West Cumbria, Will Sim is one of Britain's best all round climbers, having made hard...

4 14 Feb, 2018

Interview Will Sim and Greg Boswell in Alaska

In late April, Greg Boswell and Will Sim established two new lines above the Buckskin Glacier in the Central Alaska...

12 May, 2017

Interview Bullock and Sim on Mt Alberta North Face

We recently reported that Nick Bullock and Will Sim had made the second ascent of the House-Anderson route on the...

7 10 Oct, 2014

Newsflash Nick Bullock and Will Sim on Alberta North Face

British alpinists Nick Bullock and Will Sim have made the second ascent of the House-Anderson route on the...

8 3 Oct, 2014

Video Boswell and Sim - The Gathering

Stuck at work? Want to get psyched for the weekend? Here's a short film of Greg Boswell and Will Sim climbing the second...

21 27 Jan, 2012

News Griffith and Sim - Fast Ascent - Cassin Ridge

8 8 Jun, 2011

News Jon Griffith and Will Sim - Cerro Piergiorgio

16 16 Dec, 2010

Video Jon and Will on The Croz Spur

26 15 Oct, 2009

News Will Sim, Jon Griffith, New Route on Grand Montets Ridge

7 29 Sep, 2008

Latest Reviews for Will'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

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 next...

20 13 Jun

Scarpa Instinct VS-R LV

Offering great all-around performance across a range of disciplines, with the crucial distinction of a narrower and lower volume fit,...

27 May

Scarpa Drago XT - One Drago to Rule Them All?

How do you make a great product even greater? This is something we were curious to find out, because both our...

4 8 May

Scarpa Rapid XT

With the Rapid XT, walking comfort may come first, but on-the-rock performance is a close second. This is a capable approach shoe that feels...

14 Apr

Scarpa Ribelle Run 2

The Ribelle Run 2.0 is a massive improvement over the original, says Rob Greenwood. Whilst marketed primarily as a running shoe, its solid...

10 3 Apr

Latest News from Will's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

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

Scarpa Mescalito Mids - Save 35%

Save 35% and pick up a pair of comfortable, lightweight, three-season hiking boots for just £149! Get ready for summer trekking, hiking and walking adventures.

17 May, 2023

SCARPA steps forward to sponsor mountain running events

SCARPA has signed up as title sponsor of the Great Lakeland 3Day for the next three editions of the event. In addition, the brand will become the exclusive footwear sponsor of the Montane Dragon's Back Race. Both are organised by...

31 Oct, 2022