James Pearson

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James has gone from climbing near his family home in the Peak District of England to exploring walls and mountains in exotic locations around the globe everywhere from Tazmania to Thailand. His first venture into rock climbing came at the age of 15 and it was soon clear that he was blessed with a naturally elegant climbing style. However, he also had the dedication and commitment to refine and develop that talent and by the age of 19 he was already one of the UK’s brightest climbing stars. James has been scouring the planet for more demanding challenges ever since.

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

When James Pearson climbed Prisoners of the Sun earlier in the year, he was the third person to do so. The two previous ascentionists had offered quite different opinions on the grade of the route, with one proposing E10 7a, and the other sugge...

63 2 Nov

News James Pearson climbs Parthian Shot, E10 6c

James Pearson has made the fifth ascent of the 'post-break' Parthian Shot, E10 6c, at Burbage South Edge in the Peak District.

44 31 Aug

Interview James Pearson climbs Prisoners of the Sun, E10 7a

James Pearson has made the third ascent of Prisoners of the Sun, E10 7a, at Painted Wall, Rhoscolyn.

21 Aug

News James Pearson makes first ascent of longstanding trad project 'Bon Voyage'

The route, which James began preparing for back in 2021, shares the same start...

41 9 Feb

Fri Night Vid Slabducation - La Pedriza

This week's Friday Night Video is a trip to one of the world's most brutal climbing areas: La Pedriza, Spain. Sharp rock, long...

6 3 Feb

News James Pearson climbs Lexicon E11 7a

James Pearson has climbed Neil Gresham's route Lexicon (E11 7a) at Pavey Ark, Langdale. James's was the...

81 15 Jun, 2022

Fri Night Vid James Pearson on Harder Faster E9 7a

This week's Friday Night Video takes us to Black Rocks in the Peak District, where James Pearson attempts to make...

24 10 Dec, 2021

Fri Night Vid New Life with Caroline Ciavaldini and James Pearson

4 Jun, 2021

The Ticklist #27 Megos, Bridges and Hard Sport

7 1 May, 2021

Fri Night Vid Bound By Tradition - Larcher and Pearson discuss Tribe

4 23 Apr, 2021

News Hard Grit Repeats by James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini

47 28 Dec, 2020

Video Le Tour des Alpilles - A Biking and Climbing Roadtrip

5 12 Nov, 2020

News Second Ascent of Tribe - World's Hardest Trad Route? - by James Pearson

21 22 Oct, 2020

The Ticklist #2 - Puccio on Fire, Pearson Climbs his 2nd 9a and More

3 31 Jul, 2020

Interview James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini - Training at Home with a Baby

4 27 Apr, 2020

Fri Night Vid James Pearson - The Walk of Life

10 28 Jun, 2019

Fri Night Vid Sawanobori - Climbing Waterfalls in Japan

2 5 Apr, 2019

Article Sawanobori - James Pearson on Climbing Waterfalls in Japan

34 1 Apr, 2019

Video James Pearson: Beyond the Mostest

19 12 Mar, 2018

News Power Ranger - 5.14 R First Ascent by James Pearson

13 Dec, 2017

Fri Night Vid James Pearson E10 at Annot

19 16 Jun, 2017

News Rhapsody E11 7a repeat for James Pearson

72 25 Sep, 2014

Newsflash James Pearson Flashes Pembroke E9

26 4 Sep, 2014

Video James Pearson Talks Trad & Flashes E8

6 22 Aug, 2014

Video James Pearson - F8c

24 29 Nov, 2010

Features Exclusive Interview: James Pearson

30 29 Nov, 2010

Photo James Pearson on Gerty Berwick

11 17 Feb, 2009

News James Pearson... E12 justification

51 13 Oct, 2008

News James Pearson climbs Devon Project - E12 7a

325 30 Sep, 2008

News James Pearson Climbs Cratcliffe Groove E10 7b

90 4 Feb, 2008

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THE TICKLIST: James Pearson climbs long-term project

In this week's Ticklist, Rob talks about James Pearson's contender for the world's hardest trad route: Bon Voyage, Will Bosi's flash of yet another Font 8B+ over in Germany, and Jorge Diaz-Rullo's first ascent of a new 9b+ in Margalef, Spain.

Latest Reviews for James's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Wild Country Flow Clothing Collection

Rob Greenwood and Emma Hill look at a range of casual cotton climbing clothing ideal for the wall and the crag alike.

22 Sep

OTS 2023 - Climbing Gear

At OTS 2023 in Liverpool we got a chance to check out some of the new climbing gear due to hit the shelves next year: a range of bouldering pads from Black Diamond; interesting harnesses from the likes of Mammut, Ocun and Wild Country; and DMM's latest...

24 21 Jun

OTS 2023 - Our Best of the Show

This year's Outdoor Trade Show has just wrapped up. Staged in a tropical Liverpool, the show brought practically all the brands with a UK presence under one roof. While a lot of the gear on display looked good, as always there were a few pieces in...

3 16 Jun

The North Face Casaval Hoodie

This lightly insulated hoody is sold as a mountaineering jacket - and it's great for that, says Rob Greenwood; but it's a lot...

3 28 Mar

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

If it Ain't Broke - Gear that Goes On and On

In these days of growing environmental concern and shrinking budgets, we can't all be constantly buying brand...

46 14 Nov, 2022

Trail Running Shoes - also good for walkers and climbers

Not just for running, trail shoes are the most versatile of footwear, and prove ideal for both...

18 28 Sep, 2022

Latest News from James's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

The New Women's Himalayan suit

The North Face introduces a Himalayan suit designed and developed by women for women.

3 28 Mar

Yonder's 'It's a Spring Thing' event in London on Saturday 25th March

Join The North Face athletes and explorers Alex Honnold (by live link), Molly Thompson-Smith, Toby Roberts, Xian Goh, Rotimi and photographer Sam Pratt for a series of workshops and talks at Yonder's It's a Spring...

24 Mar