Jon Bracey

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Chamonix, United Kingdom

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Jon Bracey is one of Britain’s foremost alpinists having climbed many hard mixed routes in the Alps and established several new routes in Alaska, Greenland and the Himalayas. Along with his passion for expedition climbing, Jon has competed for Great Britain at the Ski Mountaineering World Championships, the Patrouille des Glaciers and the Pierra Menta.

Living in Les Houches with his family, he enjoys working year round as a IFMGA mountain guide.

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News New Routes on Aiguille des Pélerins and Tour Ronde by Bracey, Helliker & Whittaker

Matt Helliker, Jon Bracey and Pete Whittaker recently teamed up to make two first ascents in the Mont Blanc Massif, Beyond Reason ED V 5+/5c (M6+/R) 550m on the Aiguille des Pélerins as a three and another on the NW shoulder of the Tour Ronde e...

4 24 Feb, 2020

News New Mixed Line on Aiguille Noire de Peuterey by Helliker and Bracey

Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey have established a new mixed line, "Past Da Pesto" (M7, 450m) on the NE face of the Aiguille Noire de Peuterey in the Mont Blanc Massif.

4 1 May, 2019

News New Year Hangover for Helliker and Bracey on the Tour Ronde

Still on the look out for inspiring new routes in the Mont Blanc Massif, Matt Helliker along with Stu Mcdonald skied into the Tour Ronde West Wall on 20th December to check out a line that Matt has had his eye on for a while - a striking...

12 Jan, 2016

News Bracey and Helliker: New Route on East Face of Mt Maudit

Highly active British alpinists Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey have climbed what is thought to be a new route on...

24 Mar, 2015

News New Route on Pyramid du Tacul for Helliker and Bracey

On 18th February British alpinists Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey added what is thought to be a new 250m M7 mixed...

2 16 Mar, 2015

News Bracey and Helliker Climb Possible New Route - Tour Ronde

British alpinists and mountain guides Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey climbed what is thought to be a new mixed...

2 25 Dec, 2014

Fri Night Vid Triple Bill, From Boulders to the Alps

This week we are featuing a full length bouldering video of some awesome UK boulders, some cool drone footage...

3 15 Aug, 2014

News Helliker & Bracey Climb FA of Supercouloir de Peuterey 'Integral'

16 31 Dec, 2013

News 1st Free Ascent of Birthright for Helliker and Bracey

13 14 Jun, 2013

News Major New Route for Bracey and Helliker

11 3 Dec, 2012

News Hard Grandes Jorasses for Bracey and Helliker

11 21 Nov, 2012

Gear News Patagonia VIDEO: Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey's Meltdown Lecture

2 18 Oct, 2009

Video Brits Climb New Routes In Alaska

4 26 May, 2009

News Bracey and Helliker on Alaska's Moose's Tooth

3 16 May, 2008

News Jon Bracey, Neil Brodie, Jonny Baird on Grandes Jorasses

11 28 Sep, 2007

News Mount Hunter Success for Jon Bracey and Andy Houseman

8 21 May, 2007

News Bracey and Bullock climb new mixed route on Point Lachenal, Mt. Blanc du Tacul

3 24 Dec, 2006

News Success on Mt Kennedy for Jon Bracey and Rich Cross

4 1 Jun, 2004

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Patagonia Triolet Jacket - PFC-Free, and Built to Take Abuse

Featuring Gore's new PFC-free ePE membrane, the Triolet is a superb and very burly shell, says Rob Greenwood, capable of year-round use in a wide variety of disciplines, and built to take plenty of abuse.

12 3 Nov

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 significant...

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

Black Diamond Method S

Designed primarily for top-end bouldering, the soft and supple Method S manages the very difficult balancing act of being both technical...

2 11 Jul

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...

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...

3 16 Jun

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...

13 6 Jun

Latest News from Jon'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