15th September
Shauna Coxsey has made the sixth ascent, and first female ascent, of Olympiad (8b), the UK's hardest Deep Water Solo route.
The goal to try and flash Divided Years (E9 6c) was a seed planted by my friend Eddie Barbour, roughly 18 years ago, shortly after his ascent of the climb.
This week's Friday Night Video follows Pete Whittaker onto the north face of Kjerag in Norway, where he takes on Dzikie Historie, an 800-metre route first climbed with aid in 2015. Pete's sub-24-hour rope solo delivers the route's first...
Does carbon fibre make a better climbing shoe? Rob Greenwood reviews the Scarpa Blackbird, exploring what its unusual construction means on the rock.
With a Pebax carbon fibre midsole, the Blackbird promises serious support on tiny footholds. But where does it work best, how does it fit, and can it justify the £225 price tag?
We look at edging performance, comfort on long pitches, sizing and rubber wear — and why its appeal extends beyond sport climbing into trad and multi-pitch routes.
Read the full review:
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The Intra Light Hooded is a versatile insulated jacket designed to provide lightweight warmth for a range of mountain activities. Whether ski touring, alpine climbing or hiking closer to home.
Rethink Belaying - The best gear disappears when you're using it. The OHMEGA is designed to do exactly that. This compact belay assistant adds confidence without adding complexity. Whether you're climbing indoors, projecting at the crag or moving through...
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Two of the UK's leading names in outdoor events and adventure culture, Raccoon Media Group and Kendal Mountain Events, have joined forces to stage North Downs Mountain Festival, a three-day outdoor cultural festival taking place at Shalford Park, Guildford, Surrey, from 11–13 June 2027.
