Matt Helliker

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Chamonix, United Kingdom

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Matt’s life has been shaped by mountains and coastlines, from the sea cliffs of Great Britain to Scotland's winter mountains, the European Alps to the Greater Ranges of the Himalayas, South America and Alaska. Matt has become one of the UK’s most talented and accomplished alpinists, climber and IFMGA mountain guides of his generation, with a long list of hard and impressive first and repeat ascents to his credit.

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News First Ascent of Anapanasati E9 6c by Matt Helliker

Matt Helliker has added a new E9 6c to Doyden Point in North Cornwall, which he has named Anapanasati.

10 20 Jul

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...

4 24 Feb, 2020

News The Big Issue E9 6c by Matt Helliker

Matt Helliker has headpointed John Dunne's The Big Issue E9 6c at Bosherston Head, Pembroke. Matt chose to place the gear on lead with the 20+ year old peg tied off.

10 18 Sep, 2019

News Camilotto Pellisier (8a / +) by Helliker and Twyford

Matt Helliker and Emma Twyford have freed the 11-pitch Dolomites classic, the Camilotto Pellisier (8a/+) on...

2 14 Aug, 2019

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)...

4 1 May, 2019

News Dark Angel VII / 8 First Ascent by Helliker, Bullock & Whittaker

Making the most of Scotland's prime winter conditions at the moment, a strong trio...

5 13 Feb, 2018

News Ramp Super Challenge by Helliker and Frugtniet

On 13th June, Matt Helliker and Rhoslyn Frugtniet completed the first ascent of the Ramp "Super" Challenge on Avon...

12 27 Jun, 2017

News Rotatornator: New Route on Tour Ronde by Helliker and Macdonald

12 Dec, 2016

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

12 Jan, 2016

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

24 Mar, 2015

News Bullock and Helliker: Night Fever on the Tour Ronde West Wall

2 19 Jan, 2015

News Bracey and Helliker Climb Possible New Route - Tour Ronde

2 25 Dec, 2014

Gear News Matt Helliker talks about the Osprey Mutant Pack

15 Sep, 2014

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

16 31 Dec, 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

News Bullock, Helliker and Benson - Round II on Annapurna III

19 30 Sep, 2010

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

3 16 May, 2008

News Bullock & Helliker climb New Route in the Alps

14 23 Jan, 2008

News Death or Glory for Bullock and Helliker

3 Jul, 2006

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THE TICKLIST: Magical Thinking (E10 7a) for Mat Wright

In this week's episode of The Ticklist, Rob gives us the lowdown on Mat Wright's new desperate trad route on Pavey Ark, in the Lake District, Magical Thinking (E10 7a). Read more here:

https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2023/07/mat_wright_establishes_new_e10_7a_at_pavey_ark-73393

Latest Reviews for Matt's Sponsors

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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 Matt'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