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Andy McCue
Editor
In the mag this month
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Canadian Rockies
Gritstone Essentials
Training Masterclass
10 tips for improving your onsighting
Two stunning alpine summits in two days
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Photos & Videos
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Here are a few of the latest gallery additions…
Entry 1 from Claire Lee
Posted by Kim on 12 Mar 2010
Morning sun on Dovestones reservoir, Peak District. Picture taken from Wimberry.
Posted by Tim on 09 Mar 2010_34625.jpg "Verandah Buttress (Andy Price)")
Who said the start was 5b?!!! It was a perfect day at Stanage and my Dad and I had just…
Posted by Andrew on 05 Mar 2010Articles
Every month Climber magazine features a range of articles covering both UK and overseas destinations, gear and training.
But if you want a little extra, then you're in the right place! Get a feel for the magazine by reading a selection of articles here online, below are the latest additions . . .
Beginners’ Guide: Climbing Grades
Neil Gresham attempts to set straight some of the confusion that surrounds the various climbing grading systems that are used in the UK, covering trad climbing grades, sport climbing grades, and bouldering grades.
20 climbing training tips
With winter here it's time for some training inspiration to get yourself in shape for getting out on rock again in Spring and Summer. Here are 20 training tips from top climbers, coaches, health experts and fellow Climber readers on everything from
Review: Red Chili Urban Climber Shoe
In this review Jamie Maddison puts Red Chili’s new rockshoe, the Urban Climber, through it’s paces on the streets and bridges of Sheffield.
Competition
Here at Climber magazine we love to give our readers the chance to win great prizes, here are the latest great prizes up for grabs in our free to enter online competition . . .
Beyond the Mountain book
Closing Date: 07 Apr 2010Win one of four "Beyond the Mountain" books by Steve House, Vertebrate 2010-RRP£12.99
Latest blog posts
Spring Cleaning - OFF THE WALL
His text read: ‘ I don’t know how to describe that lead rack you showed me the other day – mish mash or hotch potch spring to mind.’ It may not be
Blue Pill or Red? - [ Climber on the Blog ]
Grades are frustrating. This is the conclusion I’ve come to reach after many (well four) years climbing and now recently, bouldering. But it’s not
Forum
camping yorkshire grit
Any ideas welcome for a climber friendly campsite for a bit of yorkshire grit in july. Many thanks for any ideas.
Bouldering grade system
What bouldering grade system would you like to see used in UK guidebooks?
