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A Beginner’s Guide To Scrambling
If you’re looking to take your hillwalking to the next level without jumping right in at the deep end of climbing, then scrambling could be you.Our handy guide will take you through everything you need to know.

Climbing Ropes Buying Guide
Guide to understanding which climbing ropes to buy, which are best suited to your needs...

1106 an interview with andy kirkpatrick
We caught up with Andy Kirkpatrick, one of the UK’s top mountaineers and a big wall ascent specialist, to talk living above the clouds…

1159 8 top tips for planning your first climbing trip
Climbing has its highs but planning is key to make sure everything runs smooth, here are some tips to help you set off on the right foot

The Complete Guide To Climbing By The BMC
We've teamed up with the BMC to bring you a complete guide to climbing, whether you're just getting started or ready to take on real rock for the first time.

Our Favourite UK Climbs
From epic multi-pitch trad climbs to short but complex boulder problems, Britain is blessed with some of the world's greatest climbs - and our staff have done them all. Here are some of our favourite climbs from across the UK, suggested by the people who have conquered them.

3006 harness buying care guide
Harnesses are designed for specific types of climbing, including Sport, Trad, Ice and Mixed and Winter - here's how to care for them

Interviewing Leo Houlding
We talk adventure, fatherhood, and risk with British climber Leo Houlding.

How To Choose Your Harness, Helmet And Rock Shoes
Our guide is designed to get you thinking about what to look for when finding the perfect fit.

1111 an interview with tim emmett
We got the chance to interview Tim Emmett, one of the UK’s most decorated climbers, renowned for his impossibly enthusiastic attitude…

1086 how to build your first trad rack
Safety first! Let's build that trad rack like a pro!

8 Top Tips To Improve Your Climbing
We've picked some useful tips to help you move through the grades...

Discover Free Solo Climbing With Alex Honnold
Emily Sexton-Brown, from Outdoor Enthusiast Magazine, talks to climber Alex Honnold...

1198 the rock climbing dictionary
An ever expanding cornucopia of climbing lingo and terminology...

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