Will Bosi has repeated Bewilderness (Font 8b+) at Badger Cove – in just four tries!
The Latest on Climbing Walls Reopening
2nd Jun '20
Nearly two months past the pandemic peak we look again at the latest news on reopening climbing walls.
Laura Rogora redpoints Pure Dreaming Plus
1st Jun '20
Laura Rogora has just redpointed Pure Dreaming Plus at Arco to add her name to the extremely select group of women who have climbed F9a+ or harder.
Covid-19: Wales takes first steps to ease lockdown
31st May '20
Following the easing of lockdown restrictions in England and Scotland, the Welsh First Minister announces first tentative steps to ease lockdown in Wales.
Covid-19: Scotland Moves to Phase 1
30th May '20
Scotland has now moved to Phase 1, the first stage of relaxation of lockdown restrictions, and Scottish climbers and hill walkers can now extend their activities locally.
Mélissa le Nevé repeats Action Direct
26th May '20
Mélissa le Nevé has repeated Action Direct (F9a), the world famous Wolfgang Gullich testpiece in the Frankenjura.
Waterhouse gets second ascent of The Kraken
26th May '20
Alex Waterhouse has just made the second ascent of The Kraken, Tom Randall’s V13 jamming roof crack at Hartland Quay, Devon.
The John Allen interview – Crags 8, 1977
25th May '20
Legendary climber, John Allen, who died recently in a climbing accident was interviewed by Geoff Birtles in December 1976. It was just before John emigrated to New Zealand.
Covid-19: Climbing hotspots to avoid in England. BMC advice
23rd May '20
Since lockdown eased on 13 May, there are a number of hotspots where Covid-19 related access issues have arisen. The BMC has issued advice on areas to avoid.
John Allen: God of Grit, the Legend
22nd May '20
Earlier this week we reported the tragic, premature death of John Allen. Keith Sharples remembers 'The Boss'.
Gritstone legend, John Allen, dies in climbing accident
19th May '20
The tragic news emerging is that gritstone legend John Allen died in a climbing accident yesterday evening. John was climbing with family and friends at Stoney West in the Peak District.
Seb Bouin’s Vintage Rock Tour Video Series
18th May '20
Seb Bouin’s rise to the top of French sport climbing was well evidenced by his astonishing output last year; his video series capture the depth and breadth of the French scene
