Eliot Stephens

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Eliot is rapidly becoming one of the top boulderers in the UK having made ascents up to Font 8C and developed his own Font 8B+s in his home area of South Wales.

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News 2021 - A Year of Climbing News

The second year of the pandemic was another strange one. The year began with another lockdown in the UK; climbing walls were shut and advice was to stay local - another tough time for anyone who loves the outdoors. But there were some p...

30 Dec, 2021

The Ticklist #31 - Hard Flash for Raboutou and Big Numbers for Young Guns

An eclectic mix of bouldering, sport and drytooling...

28 May, 2021

News First Font 8C in Wales for Eliot Stephens

Eliot Stephens has climbed the first Font 8C in Wales by adding a sit start to The Origin at Dinas Rock, a Font 8B+ he climbed in 2019. He has climbed multiple Font 8C problems abroad but this is his first in the UK.

28 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,...

2 Apr, 2021

News 2020 - A Year of Climbing News

2020 will be a year that most will hastily forget, with COVID-19 overshadowing the majority of the year. With much of the...

5 28 Dec, 2020

News New Font 8B+ in South Wales for Eliot Stephens

Last week, Eliot Stephens climbed a new Font 8B+ at Neath Abbey in South Wales. The 28-year-old crusher has been...

17 Mar, 2020

News From Dirt Grows The Flowers (8C) for Eliot Stephens

Continuing his superb form into 2020, Eliot Stephens has returned to Ticino and ticked Dave Graham's From Girt...

3 25 Feb, 2020

News Hard ascents in Switzerland for Eliot Stephens

6 Dec, 2019

News Eliot Stephens climbs New Base Line 8B+

11 25 Apr, 2018

Video Eliot Stephens Climbs Multiple Peak 8A's

3 24 Mar, 2014

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Bouldering

The Origin Sit 8C/V15 First Ascent - Eliot Stephens

Eliot Stephens making the first ascent of The Origin Sit 8C. Wales' first 8C boulder!

Latest Reviews for Eliot's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Recycled Gear - Reducing Our Impact

With a growing awareness of environmental issues, and the urgent need for greater sustainability, many outdoor brands are increasing their use of recycling. To highlight these efforts, we look at a diverse range of products featuring significan...

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

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 surprising degree of performance, the Vapour S redefines what a slipper can do, says Rob.

13 6 Jun

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

Scarpa Ribelle Run GTX - Can they convert a Gore-Tex sceptic?

Dan Bailey has never been a fan of waterproof-lined running shoes, but finds himself won over by...

2 12 Feb

UKC / UKH Gear of the Year 2022

Our hard working review team get through a mountain of kit every year. Amongst it all some items stand out from the crowd, and...

27 Dec, 2022

Scarpa Mescalito TRK GTX

Based on the popular Mescalito Mid approach shoe, but souped up for greater support on rough ground, the Mescalito TRK GTX is a...

2 22 Nov, 2022

Latest News from Eliot's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

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

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