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Babsi Zangerl flashes Freerider (5.13a/F7c+)

27th Nov '24

Babsi Zangerl, climbing with her partner Jacopo Larcher, has made an historic flash of El Cap over a three-day push via Freerider (5.13a).

Seb Bouin makes first ascent of Wolf Kingdom (F9b+)

23rd Nov '24

Sébastien Bouin recently made the first ascent of Wolf Kingdom F9b+, at Pic Saint Loup, France believing it to be his second hardest route ever.

Sean Bailey joins Font 9A/V17 gang with first ascent of Shaolin

21st Nov '24

American Sean Bailey has made the first ascent of Shaolin (Font 9A) at Red Rock, Las Vegas.

Laura Rogora repeats Trofeo dell’Adriatico (F9a+)

21st Nov '24

Italian lead specialist Laura Rogora continues her sending spree with two more F9a+’s including a repeat of Gabri Moroni’s Trofeo dell’ Adriatico in Arco.

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Available in shops & via subscription it includes Five Clouds grit, Giants – Colin Kirkus’s north Wales, Lakes 24/8 Challenge, Easy Climbs Gardom’s Edge, Millennium Sardinia, bouldering Rotherslade Gower, 2024 Paris Olympics, reviews + more

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Molly Thompson-Smith – GB Olympic medal hopeful talks to Climber

2nd Aug '24

Climber caught up with one of Team GB medal hopefuls, Molly Thompson-Smith to ask her about the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and how she got there.

Paris Olympics - Part 2: GB Climbing Olympians

31st Jul '24

Show time approaches for GB climbing Olympians Toby Roberts, Hamish MacArthur, Erin McNiece and Molly Thompson Smith.

Paris Olympics Part 1: Background and Timeline

29th Jul '24

For the second time in its history, Sport Climbing hits the spotlight at the Olympic Games in Paris with a packed six-day programme starting a week from today on Monday August 5th.

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Climber magazine is bi-monthly with 6 print / digital issues a year with the focus on indoor and outdoor rock climbing, bouldering, snow and ice climbing. Whether experienced or new to climbing we have something for everyone including key news, detailed destination articles, interviews, in-depth gear reviews, opinion pieces, stunning photography, regular columnists, bouldering venues plus expert coaching and training advice.

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October 2024

1st Oct '24

Five Clouds Staffordshire, Giants Colin Kirkus’s north Wales, Lakes 24/8 Challenge, Easy Climbs Gardom’s Edge, Millennium Sardinia, bouldering Rotherslade Gower, 2024 Olympics, review + more

August 2024

1st Aug '24

Jim Birkett’s Lake District, Devil’s Tower, Changabang The Shining Mountain, Pen Llyn North Wales, Old Man of Stoer, Easy Climbs – Castle Inn, Gardom's bouldering, Sleeping Mats review + more

June 2024

1st Jun '24

Pete Biven’s South West, Furka Pass Switzerland, Armathwaite, Easy Climbs Tryfan Fach, Dolomites Eary British ascents, Jacopo Larcher interview, Northumberland bouldering, Rock Shoes + more

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Book and Gear Reviews View All »

Extreme Horizons – The Climbing and Adventure Essays

Mark Cobb reviews the book, Extreme Horizons – The Climbing and Adventure Essays by David Pickford

Arc’teryx Kragg Shoe – First Look

We take a first look at the latest shoe from Arc’tery designed as a lightweight, technical slip-on shoe intended for crag approach and use between climbs

Mountain Guru – The Life of Doug Scott

Noel Dawson reviews Mountain Guru – The Life of Doug Scott by Catherine Moorehead

Videos

The North Face presents KIndness - Caroline Ciavaldini

The North Face Kindness, a short film from The North Face, follows Caroline Ciavaldini as she becomes the second female to complete Le Voyage - a route she first attempted over six years ago. The film gives an intimate look into Caroline’s climbing and personal journey as she gets to grips with not only the route but with parenthood, and how through all life’s challenges, its most important to be kind to one another, and to yourself.

Stefano Ghisolfi - Excalibur (F9b+)

A perfect line, with tiny holds on a 40 degrees steep wall: this is Excalibur. In a joint effort with the world’s best climbers, Stefano Ghisolfi embraces the challenge to climb this incredible route. After two years of dedication to the project, Stefano manages to claim the first ascent of what is to this day the hardest route in Italy and one of the hardest in the world: Excalibur (F9b+). In this film from The North Face, we follow Stefano's journey to climb the route.

Berghaus - The Ascension Series - Episode 3 - Hamish Frost

Hamish Frost is a talented mountain and adventure photographer with a passion for capturing images of athletes pushing their limits in extreme mountain conditions in the Scottish Highlands. This film offers an intimate account of Hamish’s journey as a queer man living in Scotland.The episode aims to transcend stereotypes, break down barriers, and highlight the resilience and triumphs in the face of adversity. It demonstrates how people of all sexual orientations and gender identities can thrive in the outdoors, while recognising the challenges they may encounter along the way.

Berghaus - The Ascension Series - Episode 2 - Morag Skelton

Morag Skelton believes that nothing should come between anyone and getting out there in nature. As a deaf climber constantly pushing the limits of possible, she lives that belief.The Ascension Series explores stories of people pushing through barriers to define themselves in the great outdoors. Part two features Morag Skelton who doesn’t let being deaf limit what’s possible on the mountainside.

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Jimmy Marshall 1929 – 2023 Obituary

13th Mar '23

Jimmy Marshall became one of Scotland’s finest-ever mountaineers and, as a winter climber, one of the most influential in the sport's history.

Ron James MBE 1933-2023

6th Mar '23

It is with great sadness that the family of Ron James, MBE, announced his passing on March 1st 2023 at the age of 90.

Paul Seddon 20th Oct 1940 – 3rd Nov 2022

28th Nov '22

Paul was a competent climber, caver and skier and, amongst other things, helped to provide a safer environment for climbers, cavers and workers at height. He was awarded an OBE in 2004.