April 2020
- Wednesday 1st April 2020
Contents May/June 2020
News
6: News
Scottish International Winter Meet 2020 report.
Destinations / Crags / Features
20: Hard Rock
With a new glossy version out now, we look at the revamp of this iconic book.
30: Black Rocks – Rejoice
Southern Peak grit at its finest with many classic routes. Niall Grimes shares his memories.
38: Alpine Dreaming
All you need to know about your first sorties to the Alps plus objectives to aim for including Gran Paradiso at 4,061m.
44: Macciza MacPherson profile
Dave Barnes profiles one of Australian climbing’s true characters.
48: Easy Sport Climbing – Trevor Rocks, Wales
A run-down of easier routes at this crag in the heart of Clwyd limestone country.
54: Red River Gorge – USA
Keith Sharples pays a visit to America’s premier sport crag.
Interview
26: Percy Bishton
Olympic Route Setter Percy Bishton speaks to Keith Sharples.
Bouldering
64: Doxeys Pool, Staffordshire
This cluster of gritstone boulders offers plenty for a good bouldering session.
Indoor Climber
10: Competition Reports
CWIF 2020 and Plywood Masters 2020.
Training & Skills
68: The Climber’s Coach
Mark Reeve’s guide to hangboarding for better finger strength.
Gear
74: Alpine and Cragging Pack Review
Bruce Goodlad looks at packs around 35 - 45 litres in volume.
Regulars
14: The Climber’s Voice
Shared Vision – A Journey Beyond Sight, Red Szell.
16: UK Classics
German Schoolgirl (E2 5c), Llanberis Slate Quarries, North Wales.
60: James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini
Climbing in all its dimensions.
72: Book Reviews
A55 Sport Climbs guidebook and The Last Blue Mountain.
78: BMC Update
The latest news from the British Mountaineering Council.
82: Climber Legends
Jerry Moffatt.
