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Leo Houlding


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Leo's name is synonymous with adventure climbing; he has consistently pushed at the limits of this game and in the process has carved out a media profile which has seen him appear on Top Gear and be pitched as one of Britain’s top ten adventurers by The Telegraph. But don’t get the wrong idea, all this media attention is well deserved – Leo is without doubt the 'real deal'.


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Interview Loki's Mischief: Leo Houlding on his Return to Mount Asgard

This summer, Leo Houlding returned to Arctic Canada for some unfinished business on the North Wall of Mount Asgard on Baffin Island. Alongside Waldo Etherington and Wilson Cutbirth, Leo planned to free the 17-pitch route Inukshuk (VI 5....

Feature Leo Houlding - Excerpt from Closer to the Edge

Read a snippet of Leo Houlding's first book, Closer to the Edge, and find out where you can hear more from Leo himself.

Press Release Leo Houlding tours Closer to the Edge to UK Theatres

Considered one of the all-time best adventure climbers, Leo Houlding is renowned for audacious ascents of some of the world's toughest climbs - from Everest/Chomolungma to the most remote mountain on the planet, Spectre - and now...

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Closer to the Edge - Book Trailer

Leo Houlding: Closer to the Edge - Book Trailer

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Reviews from the UKC editorial team

Berghaus Men's and Women's MTN Guide Alpine Pant

Fiona Reid and Mike Watson try out some light softshell trousers designed for summer in the Alps, but equally suited to climbing, scrambling and hillwalking closer to home.

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...

Berghaus Mtn Guide Hyper Alpha Jacket - Madness or Genius?

An unconventional marriage of waterproof and fleece in one lightweight shell, the Hyper Alpha defies neat pigeonholing. So what does Toby Archer make of it?

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...

Vertex - DMM's lightest ever technical axe

Filling an intermediate niche between DMM's existing ice axes, the Vertex is technically capable on lower grade...

Berghaus MTN Seeker GTX Jacket - a lot of shell for your money

With its durable feel, generous cut, and plenty of useful features, the MTN Seeker GTX Jacket...

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...


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Berghaus at Kendal Mountain Festival

Berghaus has confirmed details of its packed programme at this year's Kendal Mountain Festival (KMF), from 17-19 November. Featuring the likes of Sir Chris Bonington, Mick Fowler, Leo Houlding and family, Anna Taylor, Morag Skelton, Ed Jackson,...

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We want your help to populate our product reviews with your experience in using them, and you could win £100 of DMM kit in return.

Berghaus MTN Guide Hyper Alpha

In the MTN Guide Hyper Alpha, Berghaus has brought together two high performance fabrics to create an ultra-lightweight waterproof and insulated shell for long, hard days in the mountains.

Berghaus Teams up with Zahrah Mahmood to Launch Performance Hijab

Berghaus has launched its first hijab, designed to perform during a wide range...

Berghaus continues positive business journey with B Corp certification

Berghaus is now B Corp certified and will use the status as a catalyst to strive...

Berghaus to help champion outdoor accessibility at Sheffield Adventure Film Festi

Berghaus has teamed up with Coldhouse Collective and Danielle Sellwood...

Join Berghaus and Nevisport for an evening with Ed Jackson in Fort William

Berghaus has teamed up with Nevisport for a special event in Fort William...


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