Angus Kille

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Angus Kille is a British climber and AMI Mountaineering Instructor based in North Wales. Angus is famous for ascents of hard UK trad routes, including The Indian Face, and has also climbed sport 9a.

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News Angus Kille frees El Niño, El Capitan

Angus Kille has freed El Niño, a 2,500 foot 5.13b/c (8a+) route on El Capitan, Yosemite.

4 15 Nov

News Hazel Findlay and Angus Kille climb The Free Hallucinogen Wall

'It felt like trying to onsight a string of five unchalked E5's and E6's whilst super dehydrated on baking granite' - Angus Kille and Hazel Findlay talk us through their ascent of The Free Hallucinogen Wall.

4 23 Oct

Interview Angus Kille on a rare repeat of The Meltdown, 8c+ / 9a

'it was a completely different challenge for me' - Angus Kille on a rare repeat of The Meltdown, 8c+/9a.

2 16 Jun

News The Meltdown 9a for Angus Kille

Angus Kille has made the fourth ascent of The Meltdown 9a, at Twll Mawr, in Wales.

2 8 Jun

News Angus Kille repeats Crac Yr Maestri E9 7a

Angus Kille has repeated James McHaffie's Craic Yr Meistri (Master's Crack) E9 7a at Nant Peris Quarry in the...

8 10 Aug, 2022

News The Walk of Life E9 6c by Angus Kille

Angus Kille has repeated James Pearson's The Walk of Life at Dyer's Lookout. Initially graded E12 7a, the route...

5 3 Sep, 2021

The Ticklist #32 Hard Trad, Yosemite Action and Top Blocs

A busy week with top sends across the grades in all disciplines...

4 Jun, 2021

Video The Brazilian Line - Big Wall Climbing Documentary

4 26 Jan, 2021

News Mission Impossible E9 7a by Angus Kille

11 21 Sep, 2020

News The Quarryman E8 7a by Angus Kille

22 Jun, 2020

Trip Report Runnel Vision – An expedition to find adventure in Brazil

9 21 Apr, 2020

Article Life on El Cap - Where Curiosity Leads us

8 15 Apr, 2020

News North Wales Trad Round-up

8 19 Oct, 2018

News Indian Face E9 6c by Angus Kille

27 6 Jul, 2018

Fri Night Vid The Spankenjura

38 5 Jan, 2018

News Angus Kille Ticks Gribin Wall Climb E9 6c

2 18 Aug, 2016

Videos

Trad climbing

Brazilian Line - Big Wall Climbing in Brazil

A maverick bunch of Brits go big wall hunting in Brazil. Lead by pioneering legend Mike ‘Twid’ Turner accompanied by Steve Long who invite some youth on the trip in the form of the super strong James Taylor and Angus Kille (just climbed Indian Face!). The team head for the giant monolith of Pedra Baiana dreaming of a new line on perfect rock. From the outset the plan begins to unravel with fuel blockages, wasp attacks, a shortage of equipment and time all pinning back progress in this spectacular, insightful and charming film.

Latest Reviews for Angus's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Rab Mythic G Jacket

If you're looking for the best warmth available at a minimalist weight, then this top-of-the-market down jacket must be pretty much the state of the art, reckons Dan Bailey.

26 Oct

Recycled Gear - Reducing Our Impact

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3 3 Oct

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 trad shoe increasingly tough. The Generator and its mid-cut companion buck that trend in a big way, says Rob Greenwood, combining...

21 5 Sep

Rab Aeon Ultra 28 pack

With a close, well-vented fit and handy on-the-go pockets inspired by running vest design, the Aeon Ultra is a superb summer hill pack...

10 15 Aug

New Camping Gear for 2024

At OTS 2023 in Liverpool, we got a chance to check out some of the coolest new camping gear due to hit the shelves next...

6 Jul

Rab Ionosphere 5.5 Sleeping Mat

Rab are new to camping mats, and this warm-but-lightweight 4-season model suggests they're off to a great start, says John...

13 4 Jul

Rab Veil 6 Running Vest

With a great fit, innovative materials, and well-thought-out features, Rab's first running vest is nearly perfect, says Rob Greenwood....

23 Jun

Latest News from Angus's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Bronwyn Hodgins Interview - Big Walls, Women-Only Events, and Carbon Offsetting E

Bronwyn Hodgins, a professional rock climber and guide from Canada with a deep-rooted love for all facets of climbing, is the embodiment for boundless energy. Her unwavering passion has fueled her exceptional achievements in various rea...

14 Nov

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26 Sep

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17 May