James Taylor

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James Taylor is a London-born all-round rock climber based in North Wales. He's achieved first ascents up to E10, sport redpoints up to 8c, V12 boulder ticks and an 8a multipitch FA in Brazil.

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News First ascent of Olwen, E9 6c, for James Taylor

James Taylor has made the first ascent of Olwen, E9 6c, at Rhoscolyn, Anglesey.

4 11 May

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 positives throughout the...

30 Dec, 2021

News Jim Pope Repeats Prisoners of the Sun at Rhoscolyn

Jim Pope has repeated James Taylor's Prisoners of the Sun (E10 7a) on the Painted Wall at Rhoscolyn and is only the second ascent of the route which was put up in June.

2 1 Oct, 2021

News Prisoners of The Sun - E10 7a Fa by James Taylor

James Taylor has made the first ascent of a new E10 7a (8b) on 'The Painted Wall' in Porth Saint (1km North of the Rhoscolyn crags), which he has named Prisoners of the Sun.

10 10 Jun, 2021

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Climbing 100 V points in a day

James Taylor challenges himself to climb 100 V points over the course of one day in North Wales. The film features 16 of Snowdonia's most classic boulder problems from V1 to V10.

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3RD ROCK x Taylor Made Portable Hangboard

3RD ROCK have collaborated with Taylor Made Holds - a North Wales-based wooden holds manufacturer - to make three customisable training tools: a portable fingerboard, a wooden hold and a mono-trainer keyring. Portable fingerboards, and wooden t...

13 Dec, 2021

3RD ROCK Jeans - Fitz and Mercury

The Fitz and Mercury are extremely stretchy, high-quality denim climbing jeans. They both use the same EcoMORPH Denim but the cut and appearance of the jeans is vasty different, says Theo Moore. One he wasn't keen on; the other are his favourite trousers....

3 Dec, 2021

3rd Rock Mercury Jeans

Everyone likes a pair of jeans that you can climb in, but still look good down the pub - and the Mercury Jeans certainly tick those boxes. But are they just too nice to trash on a crag?

38 16 Jan, 2018

3rd Rock Ramblas Trousers

Lightweight climbing chinos with a superb active cut, 3rd Rock's Ramblas trousers can also be worn down the pub without "looking like a...

15 Jun, 2017

Christmas Gift Guide: Goodies for £40 and Under

Christmas is nearly here, and as usual we've left present buying til the last minute. From seasonal staples...

12 Dec, 2016

3rd Rock Zoom Hoody

Rob Greenwood tackles the big question: how on earth do you review a hoody? Turns out there's more to say about the Zoom than he'd first...

2 Dec, 2016

3rd Rock Men's Clothing

Paul Phillips has spent much of summer and autumn this year in 3rd Rock's casual-styled NOVA trousers and ROCKET shorts. Here's how he got...

12 18 Nov, 2016

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3RD ROCK Spring Launch Games 8th May at the Climbing Hangar Sheffield

The first-ever* vertical fashion show combined with a modern & exciting bouldering competition with some of the best climbers in the world!

26 Apr, 2022

3RD ROCK Core Climbing Collection

The 21/22 core collection from 3RD ROCK pairs freedom to move with sustainability - inspired by forests and made with recycled and up-cycled fabrics alongside soft organic cotton

1 Nov, 2021

3RD ROCK Fashion Show and Bouldering Competition is off the wall

Top UK climbers have taken part in a unique challenge combining a vertical fashion launch with a bouldering competition - hosted by sustainable activewear brand 3RD ROCK.

21 Jun, 2021