Simon Lorenzi

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Herve, Belgium

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Simon Lorenzi is a competition climber who won the World Youth Championships in Lead back in 2016. He has since transitioned to the senior competitions and has been gradually improving in both Lead and Boulder.

In 2021, he made the first ascent of the long-standing sit start project to The Big Island in Fontainebleau and graded it Font 9A - the world's second.

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News Simon Lorenzi makes fourth ascent of Alphane, Font 9A

Belgian climber Simon Lorenzi has made the fourth ascent of Shawn Raboutou's Font 9A boulder, Alphane, at Chironico in Switzerland.

16 Dec, 2022

The Ticklist #61 Bouldering Extravanganza

This week's Ticklist features some of the hardest bouldering ascents from North America, to Switzerland and Europe. Plus a hard new FA from Stefano Ghisolfi...

11 14 Feb, 2022

The Ticklist #59 E8 solo by Anna Taylor, Patagonian Link-up and Hard Boulders

An E8 solo, a Patagonian link-up and some hard bouldering...

2 28 Jan, 2022

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...

30 Dec, 2021

The Ticklist #51 Hard Bouldering and a Gristone Flash

This week's Ticklist has some hard bouldering ascents at home and abroad, along with a hard grit...

9 26 Nov, 2021

The Ticklist #38 Bouldering in Rocklands, Switzerland and the States

This week's ticklist features some elite bouldering from three different...

18 Jul, 2021

News The World's Second Font 9A for Simon Lorenzi in Fontainebleau

16 10 Feb, 2021

The Ticklist #14 Hubble, Bleau Blocs and more Hard Sport

2 23 Oct, 2020

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Alphane (9A) for Simon Lorenzi

This week, Rob talks through Simon Lorenzi's ascent of Alphane (Font 9A), and Will Bosi's relentless run of form out in Switzerland.

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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 significan...

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

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 surprising degree of performance, the Vapour S redefines what a slipper can do, says Rob.

13 6 Jun

Scarpa Golden Gate Kima RT - brilliant, apart from the bad bits

A mountain running shoe with a carbon plate - an idea that's crossed over from road running -...

8 24 May

Scarpa Ribelle Run GTX - Can they convert a Gore-Tex sceptic?

Dan Bailey has never been a fan of waterproof-lined running shoes, but finds himself won over by...

2 12 Feb

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

Scarpa Mescalito TRK GTX

Based on the popular Mescalito Mid approach shoe, but souped up for greater support on rough ground, the Mescalito TRK GTX is a...

2 22 Nov, 2022

Latest News from Simon's Sponsors

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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