Classic UK Routes: Commando Ridge, Bosigran

ARTICLE: Classic UK Routes: Commando Ridge, Bosigran

Tom Newberry writes about a classic of the West Country with a storied past: Bosigran Ridge, AKA Commando Ridge... When you are on page 1 of the AA UK road atlas and you are parked in the shadow of an old tin mine, there is only one place you can be: Cornwall. Bosigran, probably the most popular of the Cornish crags, typifies the climbing in the area. The huge, heavily featured traditional granite sea-cliff hovers high above the icy blue Atlantic. Jutting out from Porthmoina Cove, Bosigran Ridge a.k.a Commando Ridge (VD)'s jagged crest dominates the foreground.

OPINION: Perspectives on the Old Man of Hoy Clean-up

A recent survey by Mountaineering Scotland fielded the climbing community's opinion on a proposed clean-up of old ropes and slings from the Old Man of Hoy in Orkney. The...

NEWS: IFSC Lead and Speed World Cup Wujiang 2024 - Roberts Wins Lead Gold

The first Lead and Speed World Cups of the season took place in Wujiang, China this weekend, just days after the Boulder World Cup in Keqiao wrapped up. As athletes target...

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Rapid Repeat of MacLeod Mega Project for Bosi

Recently, Dave MacLeod made the first ascent of Bultitude (Font 8B+), NEAR Inverness, Scotland. He first started working the boulder in 2019, where he had two sessions on the boulder before dismissing it as 'too hard'. Even though MacLeod identified the boulder as one he may never climb, he continued to work it as a means of confronting his 'absolute limits'. Whilst the first ascent of Bultitude was a story of persistence across a number of years, the second ascent - that of Will Bosi - was a completely different story. Recently back from his ascent of Return of the Sleepwalker (f9A) - his third boulder at 9A - Bosi made quick work of Bultitude, in what was just his second session on the boulder.

Arc'teryx Climb Academy returns to the Lake District: May 25th – 27th

Tickets are on sale now for this year's Arc'teryx Climb Academy - Lake District (May 25th – 27th) in the Langdale Valley.

The Arc'teryx Climb Academy Lake District is an epic 3-day event in the Langdale Valley where climbers and outdoor lovers of all abilities can immerse themselves in the UK climbing culture and take their climbing and outdoor knowledge to the next level. The weekend features a range of educational clinics and community activities which are led by IFMGA Guides and world-class athletes.

From Bouldering for Beginners to Rescue Techniques, Multi-pitch Rock Climbing and fine-tuning your Lead Climbing, the clinic programme features a wide range of climbing activities spanning trad, sport, and bouldering. Wild swimming, hiking and camping clinics are also on offer.

The weekend will also have a daily program filled with free activities and experiences centred at the event Base Camp by the Sticklebarn Pub. This will include films, athlete talks, live music and more.

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REVIEW: La Sportiva Miura VS - If it ain't broke...

Some pieces of climbing equipment have stayed unchanged for many years because they just do the job well and you know what you're getting. Normally I wouldn't put climbing...

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