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

Scarpa Mescalito TRK Pro GTX Men's and Women's Boots

"This feels like a nice 3-season walking boot that Scarpa have tried to winterise, without actually making it properly crampon compatible..." say Graham Uney and Sharon Kennedy. But for largely non-snowy use, and assuming the lack of half sizes...

5 26 Feb

Scarpa Veloce Lace - Intermediate Performance Meets Beginner Comfort

On paper, perhaps the Veloce Lace shouldn't work, says Tim Hill; and yet it really does. This new wave super-soft beginner-to-intermediate indoor shoe has torn up the rule book.

15 15 Dec, 2023

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 12 months of rigorous in-the-field use, the review team have picked their personal highlights. Here it is, our Gear of the Year...

6 Dec, 2023

Recycled Gear - Reducing Our Impact

With a growing awareness of environmental issues, and the urgent need for greater sustainability, many outdoor brands...

3 3 Oct, 2023

Scarpa Generator and Generator Mid - The Ultimate Trad Shoe?

These days rock shoes seem to be getting softer and softer, making the quest to find a supportive...

21 5 Sep, 2023

Scarpa Vapour S - Something Truly Special?

Rob Greenwood and Penny Orr are mighty impressed by Scarpa's latest slipper. Combining all-day comfort with a...

13 6 Jun, 2023

Scarpa Golden Gate Kima RT - brilliant, apart from the bad bits

A mountain running shoe with a carbon plate - an idea that's crossed over from road running -...

8 24 May, 2023

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

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