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Chamonix 'Classic' Alpinism: The Best Alpine Routes at AD/D

A mini-guide to the best alpine routes in Chamonix at AD/D grade.  

2 9 Nov
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Running Solo and Unsupported on the Cuillin Round

Covering 60 peaks in the Red and Black Cuillin, the Cuillin Round is an extraordinary hill running and scrambling challenge, to date completed by only a select few. Charlie Byers was inspired to try it solo and unsupported - a pure style, but hardly the easy option. This is the account of how he fared. 

23 30 Oct
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Manikia - The Next International Climbing Destination in Greece?

If you think of sport climbing in Greece, Kalymnos and Leonidio immediately spring to mind and perhaps Kyprissi or Meteora for those in the know. But there's a new contender which has leapt onto the scene. From...

11 17 Oct
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Best of Chamonix Granite up to 6b

A guide to the best granite rock routes graded 6b or below in the Mont Blanc Massif. Chamonix is most famous as a destination for bagging summits or mixed routes, but it is equally home to lots of high-quality Alpine granite rock climbs in a...

2 Oct
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 Lowland Outcrops - The Best Central Belt Crags for Outdoor Beginners

2 26 Sep
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Scrambling /
 The Skye Cuillin for Munro Baggers

4 4 Sep
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Trekking /
 Trekking to K2 Basecamp - Top Tips

7 Aug
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Trekking /
 Lows and Highs on Aconcagua

13 Apr
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Ultimate Circuits: Llanberis Pass - Roadside and Wavelength Boulders

8 15 Mar
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Ultimate Circuits /
 Robin Hood's Stride and Cratcliffe

26 9 Mar

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South-West Sport Climbing

September heralded the fast approaching end of the summer climbing season with many praying for an eternal Indian summer to get that last project clean. However, truth be told, the deteriorating weather can turn many crags into a dank seeping mess within...

27 7 Oct, 2020
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Lebanon - Hidden Gem of the Middle East

Lebanon might not be the first country that springs to mind when considering climbing in the Middle East. Bordering Syria and Israel only makes this country seem as inaccessible. Yet, this couldn't be further from the truth, writes Juman...

29 14 Jan, 2020
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Stoney Middleton - Historical Relic or Overlooked Gem?

Stoney's legendary polished walls have been a forcing ground for generations and many of the country's most influential climbers have cut their teeth here. 'Stoney' as it is affectionately known, is undoubtedly the most...

63 8 Jun, 2020
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Destination Cogne – Icefall climbing in the Italian Alps

The small resort of Cogne sits at 1500 metres above sea level, on the edge of the Gran Paradiso National Park in northwest Italy. As well as being the cross-country skiing capital of Aosta, with over 70 kilometres of ski trails, Cogne...

6 19 Dec, 2019
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Scrambling Classic Scramble - The Dubh Ridge

5 24 Aug, 2020
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Sport Climbing in Thakhek – South East Asia's best sport climbing?

7 10 Feb, 2020
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A Guide to Climbing Trips in Europe by Train

63 22 Jul, 2020
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Destination New Zealand – The South Island

14 26 Feb, 2020
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Val Pennavaire - Finale Ligure's Lesser-Known Neighbour

11 27 Jan, 2020
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Scrambling /
 Cuillin Traverse: Taking the Easier Route

25 25 Mar, 2020
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Scrambling /
 Lake District Scrambles: 10 of the best

19 Apr, 2021
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