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16th November

News Muscle Car, 8B+, for Kelly Birch

American climber Kelly Birch has made the second female ascent of Muscle Car, 8B+, in Coal Creek, Colorado, USA.

Newsflash Laura Rogora climbs Lapsus, 9a+

News Brawl on the Wall 2023: Comp Report

Newsflash Brooke Raboutou flashes 8A+ / B and 8A+

News Angus Kille frees El Niño, El Capitan

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Anne Butler Becomes First Female President of Mountaineering Scotland

At the AGM of Mountaineering Scotland at the weekend, Anne Butler was elected to serve as the organisation's President. She is the first woman to hold the post.

14 Nov

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Le Voyage, E10 7a, for Caro Ciavaldini

Caro Ciavaldini has made the second female ascent of Le Voyage, E10 7a, in Annot, France.

3 13 Nov

New 9A boulder for Charles Albert

Charles Albert has made the first ascent of L'Ombre du Voyageur (The Traveler's Shadow), in Salève, Haute-Savoie, in the French Prealps. He has graded the boulder 9A.

11 13 Nov

Newsflash Alex Waterhouse and Billy Ridal Free The Nose, El Capitan

Alex Waterhouse and Billy Ridal have successfully free climbed The Nose (5.14), El Capitan - arguably the most famous route in the world - and in doing so have become the first British pair to do so.

29 11 Nov

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THE TICKLIST: Interview - Alex Waterhouse and Billy Ridal Free The Nose

Alex Waterhouse and Billy Ridal have successfully free climbed The Nose (5.14), El Capitan - arguably the most famous route in the world - and in doing so have become the first British pair to do so.

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Cereal Bars, Ranked

Walker, runner or climber; pretty much everyone snacks on bars. Easy to carry and quick to eat, they are a convenient source of calories. But...

67 13 Nov

Dàna - Scotland's Wild Places: Scottish Climbing on the BBC

A new series of the BBC Alba programme Dàna - Scotland's Wild Side has launched, showcasing the finest climbing and hillwalking on some of the country's most remote mountains and adventurous sea cliffs. To find out more...

15 10 Nov

Destination Guide 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

Feature Our Top Picks for Kendal Mountain Festival 2023

The team at Kendal HQ have done an incredible job of curating a festival stacked full of adventure and excitement. Here are our top picks.

8 Nov

The Heart of Nature - Climbing as a Paradigm of the Human Condition

Dave Pickford shares an essay from his new book Extreme Horizons. In this extract, he reflects on climbing trips to Oman and South Africa in an attempt to explore what makes climbing unique and how adventure storytelling...

15 7 Nov

Feature Kendal 2023 - E12? There and back again with James Pearson

Sustainable Gear: The Evolution of Gore Tex - ePTFE, ePE and PFC-free DWR Treatments

Solo and Unsupported on the Cuillin Round

Feature BMC Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Secure Sirhowy Crag for Climbing Community

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Gear Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

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Haglofs Roc Sheer GTX Jacket

Lightweight and well-cut for climbing and scrambling, this is a perfect just-in-case shell to live in the bottom of your bag, says Tom Ripley. But it's pretty decent when you get it on, too.

4 14 Nov

Boreal Drom Mid Tech

With great durability, comfort and performance on a variety of terrain, the Drom Mid Tech has impressed John McKenna on scrambles and long hill days where a light boot usually beats a heavy one.

2 10 Nov

Mountain Equipment Aerotherm Softshell and Firefly Shell - not just for running

Designed for running and fast-paced walking in the hills, this softshell jacket and lightweight shell make a versatile combo for climbing and scrambling too, says Dave Saunders.

6 7 Nov

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Latest Competitions

Open Comp Win a Berghaus down jacket worth £200

Win a Berghaus Tephra Hooded jacket, featuring 700 fill power water resistant duck Hydrodown.

13 Nov

Open Comp Win a Mountain Equipment Makalu Jacket!

Designed for year-round mountain use, utilising the latest FC-free GORE-TEX product technology for waterproof, windproof and breathable protection. The newest additions to our range of shell jackets embody our commitment to high-performance gear...

7 11 Nov

Open Comp Win a Pair of Trekmates Thaw Gloves or Mitts

With winter fast approaching, Trekmates are giving you a chance to win a a pair of either Thaw Gloves or Thaw Mitts, perfect to throw in your sack for those cold days!

9 Nov

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Gear News

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LED Lenser NEO Head Torch Collection

19 Oct

LifeStraw : New GO Filter Bottles

Hitting the shops now are the updated LifeStraw GO filter bottles in Tritan Renew and insulated Stainless Steel

12 Oct

Silva FREE: the world's first modular head torch

Silva's new Free head torches create a new concept: modularity. Buy one of the Free models, then swop different light units and batteries around to create the perfect set-up for your activity.

29 26 Sep

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Latest Deals

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Save 40% on La Sportiva G5 Evo Boots

Latest deal just arrived at Outside - save £££ on a pair of La Sportiva G5 Evo mountaineering boots - grab them while we've got your size!

10 Nov

Black Diamond Vapor Helmet Mega Deal!

Providing ultralight, low-profile protection, unparalleled ventilation and a secure and super-comfortable fit, the Black Diamond Vapor helmet is a go-anywhere cragging lid that proves helmets aren't just for multi-pitch trad climbs and big...

6 23 Oct

Scarpa Boot deals at Outside

Time to get going in a bargain pair of quality Scarpa hiking boots. Save up to 40% on your next pair of comfortable, hard wearing boots at Outside.

2 Oct

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Recent Jobs

Structural Engineer and Structural Detailer / Draughtsperson - Skipton

Noriker Consulting Engineers Ltd is looking to recruit a structural engineer and also a structural detailer/draughtsperson to provide assistance with a growing workload for new and established clients.

7 Nov

Assistant Fabric Technologist: Mountain Equipment

Mountain Equipment has been making some of the finest insulated mountain products in the world since 1961. We believe in what we do; we design, test...