Lockdown stays for now but the UK Government have lifted exercise and travel restrictions from tomorrow in England in what is seen as a controversial move as they introduce the first measures in a transition back to 'normal'. So is climbing outside back on the cards?

Babara Zangerl and Melissa Le Nevé have been adding to their route tallies with post lockdown route successes in Austria and Bavaria.

Tom Livingstone and Luka Strazar have received the 2020 Nick Estcourt Award.

Press release - The Mountain Heritage have had their funding withdrawn until further notice and are asking for help to keep this valuable resource open.

How and when will climbing walls open again is the question vexing many and whilst reopening protocols are under development operators are wrestling with revised staffing requirements, budgets and impact to the bottom line.

Press release - The Covid-19 Explore Fund is open for applications. Aimed at providing financial support to anyone from mountain guides to climbing coaches and climbing gyms.

Adam Ondra and Jakob Schubert are back climbing outside again and have polished off F9a+ and F9a respectively.

Against the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this week has seen a number of announcements regarding the postponed Olympics.

Jim Pope’s recently released film Big Balls and Ground Falls is a celebration all everything big and bold about climbing on grit.

Mick Fowler, who has his share of ups and downs, draws a parallel between the current situation and the difficulites he has faced in the mountains.

Earlier this year, Tim Emmett and Klemen Premrl returned to the frozen Helmcken Falls where they both lead Nadurra Durra (WI 12) and Mission to Mars (WI 13).

James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini are doing a live webinar “An Adventure state of mind” at 8pm (European time) on Monday April 27th.