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Hazel Findlay becomes first British woman to climb 8c
07/04/2014 - Climbing
Hazel Findlay becomes first British woman to climb 8c
In redpointing Fish Eye at Oliana in Spain on Saturday 5 April , British climber Hazel Findlay has become the first British woman to climb 8c.
Greenland, new big walls climbed by small British expedition
18/10/2013 - Alpinism
Greenland, new big walls climbed by small British expedition
A small British expedition comprised of Tom Codrington, Jacob Cook, Ian Faulkner and Peter Hill and the skippers Angela Lilienthal and Clive Woodman have climbed a series of new routes close to Uummannaq, Greenland.
Petition for Stanage Edge in England
18/09/2013 - Environment
Petition for Stanage Edge in England
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has launched an appeal calling on all climbers and walkers to help safeguard the future if Stanage Edge, England.
Michele Caminati dodges rain and snow in search of sun on England's gritstone
16/04/2013 - Climbing
Michele Caminati dodges rain and snow in search of sun on England's gritstone
The report by Michele Caminati about yet another trip to England to climb some of the famous gritstone trad routes and boulder problems.
New Peak District gritstone climbs by Tom Randall
07/04/2013 - Climbing
New peak district gritstone climbs by Tom Randall
At Hallmoor Quarry in England's peak district British climber Tom Randall has made the first ascent of Soft Parade E6 6b, while at Gardoms Edge he established Porride Egg E6 6a and Nah'han E8 6c.
Tom Randall climbs London Wall in gym shoes
29/03/2013 - Climbing
Tom Randall climbs London Wall in gym shoes
Video of Tom Randall climbing London Wall at Millstone in gym shoes.
The evolution of free climbing
23/12/2012 - Climbing
The evolution of free climbing
Switzerland's Claude Remy provides a chronological analysis of the evolution free climbing (bouldering and difficulty). An article which clearly is not and cannot be definitive, but is merely a stimulus for further analysis and discussion about the evolution of this...
Neil Gresham and his Olympiad climb
21/09/2012 - Interviews
Neil Gresham and his Olympiad climb
Interview with British climber Neil Gresham after his first ascent of the Deep Water Solo Olympiad 8b at Pembroke, Wales.
Katy Whittaker and Michele Caminati, English gritstone repeats
28/02/2012 - Climbing
Katy Whittaker and Michele Caminati, English gritstone repeats
British climber Katy Whittaker has repeated the gristone testpiece The Angel's Share E8 7a at Black Rocks, while Michele Caminati has sent the boulder problem Careless Torque 8A at Stanage.
Paul Robinson climbing Brad Pitt and The Ace at Stanage
14/02/2012 - Climbing
Paul Robinson climbing Brad Pitt and The Ace at Stanage
Two short videos of Paul Robinson repeating the classic gritstone boulder problems Brad Pitt and The Ace at Stanage Edge in England.
Johnny Dawes - the rock climbing interview
23/12/2011 - Interviews
Johnny Dawes - the rock climbing interview
Interview with Johnny Dawes, one of the most talented and influential British climbers of all times.
Jordan Buys, first repeat of Loaded at Ilkley Quarry
10/11/2011 - Climbing
Jordan Buys, first repeat of Loaded at Ilkley Quarry
British climber Jordan Buys has made the first repeat of the gritstone route Loaded E8 7a at Ilkley Quarry, while his wife Naomi Buys made the first female ascent of Snap Decision E7 6c.
Alex Honnold, the Yosemite Heaven and Cosmic Debris solo interview
04/10/2011 - Interviews
Alex Honnold, the Yosemite Heaven and Cosmic Debris solo interview
Interview with American climber Alex Honnold after his recent solo ascents of Heaven, Alien and Cosmic Debris in Yosemite, USA
Adam Ondra, Britain's first 8c on-sight and 9a+ repeat
18/05/2011 - Climbing
Adam Ondra, Britain's first 8c on-sight and 9a+ repeat
During a quick visit to Britain Adam Ondra made the first repeats of two Steve McClure testpieces: Overshadow 9a+ and Rainshadow 9a at Malham Cove. At the same crag the Czech climber also carried out the first on-sight of an...
Raven Tor, rock climbing in the Peak District, England
11/11/2010 - Climbing
Raven Tor, rock climbing in the peak district, England
Steve McClure, one of Britain's most talented sport climbers, introduces the hallowed ground of English sport climbing: Raven Tor.
Millstone, rock climbing in England
27/09/2010 - Climbing
Millstone, rock climbing in England
Millstone Edge is one of the most popular gritstone crags in England. Overlooking Hathersage and just a stone's throw from Sheffield, this former quarry hosts some of the finest gritstone lines in the country.