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  1. Ukc climbing forum. Top 10 Climbing & Mountaineering Photos this week view Steph Huson on La Base, 8a, Clocher Penche, Beaufortain Apr 10, 2025 · In recent years most performance climbing shoes have been softer and more sensitive, leaving quite a gap in the market for more supportive and outdoor-oriented shoes. It's ok in use, although I find the zips a bit fiddly, and the fabric, although robust, wets out in a shower. 1. Can anyone recomend a guide for the area, I think it's the national parks where most of the climbing is but not sure. Oct 4, 2010 · You say it is your first rope, and that you will use it indoors only, but in six months or two years time the rope will still be very usable, and you might have moved to outdoor climbing by then, so rather than find yourself forking out for another rope you may wish to buy one now rather than later. Winter Climbing forum Snow/Ice routes & conditions Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Hilltalk forum Hillwalking discussion Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » For sale, CLICK UP locking belay device with correct karabiner, I use a gri gri, so have no use for this. You must be able to work Jan 26, 2025 · In reply to Ben. Sep 9, 2025 · In reply to snoop6060: It always amuses me to read Climbing Works' claim about being the original dedicated bouldering centre. magpie 20 Sep 2007 In reply to Neil Morbey: Good idea, I often end up with random pictures of other people if were somewhere busy but rarely get any of me, somehow the belaying seems more important Mehmet Karatay 20 Sep 2007 In reply to Neil Morbey: A place where women and men can discuss women's climbing topics and issues, find partners, give encouragement, talk women's specific climbing gear and outdoor clothing, share experiences. There's still a serious lack of awareness that autistic children grow up and turn into autistic adults, and don't vanish in a puff of smoke when we turn 18; titling something "Climbing and Autism" then having it be it entirely about FRI NIGHT VID: The Bat Wall: Final Exam - Twelve 5. John. We don't want to stifle good debate and consequently you may well encounter forthright opinions - read more about our policy on censorship. talk anything to do with women and climbing. Scottish Winter etc Mar 23, 2025 · Connect with enthusiasts of UK Bouldering and discuss all things related to bouldering, rock climbing, gritstone, sport climbing, and traditional climbing. In 2003 I climbed Denali- a very popular expedition for those wishing to go on to the great climbs in the Himalaya. Sep 20, 2025 · The best Climbing forums, communities, discussion and message boards curated from thousands of forums on the web and ranked by popularity, active threads, and member count. Every year there are a number of serious incidents involving climbers, but the specific Feb 24, 2025 · We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and qualified Climbing Instructor to join our team at 270 Climbing Park. If you are interested in this subject when you visit UKClimbing. A friends dad went into a climbing shop in Glasgow and they had a display of old vintage mountaineering equipment, which included the an example of the boots he was currently using for winter mountaineering. This week we had 860 votes for 194 photos by 166 different users. After Mar 3, 2009 · What wood would you suggest for climbing holds? I've got a fair selection of bits of wood to play with, far too much time on my hands and a bit of space for a home wall. Dec 13, 2024 · FRI NIGHT VID: Climbing on the Edge of the World - Britain's Most Remote Sea Cliffs New Topic Reply to Topic Jan 7, 2024 · Here are the Top 10's for the UKClimbing. "Scottish winter climbing broadly involves three activities: walking (uphill and back down) for considerable distance with a heavy pack, climbing: either moving reasonably quickly on easy terrain or more slowly on harder routes, and belaying: AKA Aug 13, 2009 · In reply to Gibson: Whillans did it in 1955 (?) with Geoff Sutton and Jim Barber - apparently it was like climbing lumps of coal. Oct 14, 2024 · In reply to Godwin: It would probably depend on the insurer, there are probably ones useless enough to think that you need to wear one bouldering while having a policy wording that would not exclude ice climbing without one. You can build up a profile a posting record and an identity which is helpful, especially for building up trust on the For Sale forum. I've had a DMM Zenith for some years and it's showing its age. 40minutes-1 hour approach. It prompted him to buy some new boots. Accidents causing death or serious injury are reported to the Health and Safety Executive whilst medical device failures are reported to MHRA. You must be reliable, punctual and professional with strong customer service skills and a desire to continuously learn and adapt. Access all the forums. Any help would be most welcome. Apr 20, 2018 · I went to several well recommended physios who knew about climbing, but their diagnoses were 180 deg different. UKC/UKH r/ukclimbing: A community like /r/climbing - but for UK venues and stuff relevant to those of us in the UK, e. We are the central source of information for climbing in the UK, and the best place to start your climbing on the Starting Out forum Advice for beginners & improvers Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Expedition & Alpine forum Alpine & world mountaineering Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » My Forums This page shows the most recent topics in all of our forums. This week we had 947 votes for 205 photos by 170 different users. We have a weekly programme of climbing meets throughout the year and mid-week evening meets in summer (indoors in winter). All rights reserved. Cheshire shoe are most knowledgeable when it comes to walking/running/approach shoes rather than climbing shoes, so it seems. All well boltet and in beautiful positions. Mile End (established 1986) obviously doesn't count, either as it is in London or because they've a token couple of lead lines. com and was surprised to see the generally high prices asked for standard kit a few decades old. Apr 18, 2010 · Great surfing but will be cold in June! The climbing on the island is on the crumbly granite sea cliff at Cape Wollamai and a small boulderable wall at the western end of the beach at Cowes is a reef called Mussel Rocks. Add in making sure you climb a variety of styles and rock types, that way the next grade won't feel such a leap, as you'll have encountered most moves, awkward protection placements etc already Feb 29, 2020 · Just a quick update, as the question of sourcing hardwood climbing holds for home climbing, circuit and system boards comes up regularly. Nov 27, 2024 · The Climbing Hangar is getting an investment from private equity and looking to go global through acquisitions and organic growth. Soundgarden (7b+) There is not much in the way of hidden gems, as there are pretty much all gems, so to speak. Sometime reading UKC's forums, it seems everybody's "an expert", nobody's ever made a "mistake" , and too many of you would rather have a rant at others mistakes rather than trying too have a sensible discussion which is far more likly to resolve the matter. Many would argue that the slide method provides a faster response time and is Jun 29, 2009 · A while ago someone put up a thread asking what direction climbing will take in the next 40 years, and so on the gear front my offering would be titanium karabiners. I thought maybe as it’s winter the club isn’t doing anything and will start up again in a month or 2. You know it’ll happen at some point, and it’s better to decide for yourself rather than having a serious accident. Mexilhoeiro topos are online only. Unsafe devices can then be recalled and advice on unsafe practices given. magpie 20 Sep 2007 In reply to Neil Morbey: Good idea, I often end up with random pictures of other people if were somewhere busy but rarely get any of me, somehow the belaying seems more important Mehmet Karatay 20 Sep 2007 In reply to Neil Morbey: Jun 8, 2022 · I was thinking more about rock climbing accidents for this reason, it seemed (but probably isn't!) simpler that winter climbing/winter hillwalking accidents. Most people claw their way up with a mix of technique and jumar. Feb 17, 2025 · Hello UKC community! has anyone climbed in Crete recently? If so what are the best crags? (4ish to 7c) Is it worth getting a guidebook or not? Or is it better to use Vertical Life or similar for more up to date info? The latest guidebook is from 2006 so quite old. Dec 25, 2024 · 5 Sam Beaton 25 Dec 2024 In reply to UKC Articles: Well, that just confirms what I suspected, I know next to nothing about sport climbing or climbing in the Olympics 🙄 10/10 on the map round though! Mar 3, 2025 · After over 50 years on the crags Mrs Wilko and I have finally had to concede that we are ex-climbers. Good luck to them bringing bouldering to the leafy suburbs of Broomhill. I've seen testers despairing because they tried to make it inclusive for their shorter route Good idea. Guidebook available in campsite in the town on coast at bottom of the valley; there's also wild camping around lake at the end of the road, though loses sun early evening, and looks like could be midgey. 5 (uk 6) BUT they are very tight on me . Does anyone know any alternative way of getting in contact with them? I’ve got trad and multi pitch May 15, 2025 · Miles from anywhere on an unfrequented cliff with no logs on UKC, a vague description and an uncertain grade with loose and lichenous climbing. Jun 9, 2020 · Hi there, thought I would introduce myself to the forum. Only registered Users are allowed to post on most of the forums. UKH forum News, Articles and Announcements direct from UKH Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Fri Night Vid JamRock: The Birth of Jamaican Rock Climbing This week's Friday Night Video takes us all the way to Jamaica, where Kai Lightner - alongside Juan Luis Torribio - are exploring, and encouraging, the grassroots climbing scene that exists on the island. But after 40+ years away from climbing, surfing can do that to you, I took up the challenge again a few years back. A place where women and men can discuss women's climbing topics and issues, find partners, give encouragement, talk women's specific climbing gear and outdoor clothing, share experiences. In addition, caving meets are usually every two weeks or so. I think the closest you will get to 'investigative journalism' are things like 'Into Thin Air Good idea. This would probably be the relevant line from the BMC policy I had this summer: You should take reasonable care to protect yourself and your property against accident Feb 13, 2019 · Don’t forget that the quality of the resole has a lot to do with the type of shoe you’re sending and the condition it is in. Feb 15, 2018 · In reply to betathief: Close to Lisbon, we enjoyed Farol da Guia and Baia do Mexilhoeiro seacliffs in Cascais, and also spent a day above Sintra. It involves some hard initial few moves off the ground and then sustained climbing to a point where you move right and round to the belay. There's a small overhanging wall of sharp-edged jugs (think scoria) about 2 to 3 metres high and maybe ten metres long. The 'bowling alley' is moderate mixed climbing, if the rocks didn't fall and it were in Glen Coe it would be the most popular and highest quality beginner mixed climb anywhere. Some of the stuff on that site is really expensive, are they really vintage or modern remakes? May 5, 2024 · What are the best climbing sacs currently available, around the 20 litre size? For rock climbing, multi pitch trad and sport. Feb 18, 2007 · I started climbing in Scotland, in winter for a few half terms, and spent Easters in the Lake District rock climbing. Our aim is to keep up the general standard of the forums by following the Posting Guidelines. Best martino Post as a registered user. And to top it off the first ascent team was a British climbing legend and a Nobel laureate. Bivy gear was an arran jersey & an orange plastic bag. , Expedition & Alpine) click on a link at the side of this page. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. neill: Soundgarden is a very good one to try. it be a shame to go all that way and not get some multi-pitch granite in! Apr 18, 2025 · Recently the large climbing wall chains have been aggressively throwing up new climbing walls across the country. Jun 19, 2025 · At this year's Outdoor Trade Show in Liverpool, we got a look at the new models of climbing shoes coming out next year from the likes of Scarpa, La Sportiva, Unparallel, Boreal, Ocun, Red Chili and Tenaya. 00 plus p+p size 39. Dec 1, 2012 · In reply to simondgee: 5) in the grand scheme of things not enough people care. Jul 14, 2003 · I'm planing a trip to Croatia for general site seeing, beach stuff and various other things, but also want to do some climbing. Watch video Jul 24, 2025 · In reply to UKC Articles: Did this in 78 with Gerry Rooney. Create a personalised Forums Latest page with only messages from forums that you are interested in. These ensure that the cause of accidents are recorded and any trends are investigated. com photo galleries for the week from 29/Dec/24 to 05/Jan/25. Watch video In reply to OopzISlippedAgain: cheers for the help y'all! think we booked the flights abit soon - wish id heard of glendalough earlier, still - theyre dirt cheap so if the weather looks good gonna book one last minute. Jan 7, 2021 · In reply to UKC Articles: Impossible to please everyone. To list messages for just a single forum (e. o. And yes we are scared of falling. Altogether lots of 5b-6b climbing. Try going down an NHS referral for a hand specialist. Dec 31, 2010 · Edinburgh-based climber Viv Scott takes a look at modern Scottish winter clothing systems and gear, and reviews his top pick of current season gear. Being in the west country I spend much time simply hill walking on the moors to stay fit. More access to climbing is great, however, I have great concern that this trend is deeply damaging to the local independently-owned walls that have supported and built up the climbing community over the years. Mar 17, 2025 · In reply to TobyA: I know loads of people on here seem to love the DMM Renegade, but I've never got on with it - I find the positioning of the gear loops and the tail of the waist belt really annoying. I'm afraid that top class investigative journalists are unlikely to be working for climbing maagazines and there simply isn't an audience wide enough to make it worthwhile for those working at top notch media outlets. Or maybe just an extra category on the UKclimbing forum. g. The Pub is turned off by default from new users and you have to opt-in to view it. Oct 2, 2004 · With winter fast approaching, picks being sharpened and guide books being thumbed in ready for the first snows of the season I wondered what in everybody opinion are the top 10 mixed routes of any grade if 10 had to be selected? Search Forums Our forums had over 48,000 messages posted in just the last 6 months, so to help you find messages that might be of interest you can search on any of the following fields: Oct 5, 2005 · The Grey Tower and the 'bowling alley' after Camp 2 are trickier mixed climbing. I'm not exactly starting out. . Jun 24, 2025 · We were recently at the Outdoor Trade Show in Liverpool, where we took a look at the latest climbing gear - and here's what we saw. Server migrations can be weirdly hard at times, so ta again for being responsive to user feedback! Quite appreciated and hope you manage to iron out any further bugs successfully as well. And moving from ordinary climbers to "the best trad climbers", how much time do you think Brown, Whillans et al spent on walls , sport climbing and the like . Keep I came across this website today: vintageclimbing. A happy time peeling veg and trying to figure out answers with my teenage climber son. Topics are deleted if they don't have any replies for 7 days. I'm thinking of proposing a women's climbing forum at UKClimbing. com. Is there really such an active market for this stuff? I have quite a bit of old kit knocking around, and some items appear on their site for surprising prices, and I'm now wondering about the value of my little collection! Can I really sell my old Mar 17, 2025 · In reply to Paul Phillips - UKC and UKH: Just a shout‑out to Paul, they have been pretty helpful and quick to respond when I reported some other (already fixed) issues due to the migration. The home of Climbing on reddit. Bouldering forum Bouldering discussion Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Lifts & Partners forum Notices for lifts, climbing partners or finding contacts Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 » Dec 7, 2010 · To be honest I think this is a sad sign of what UKC seems to have become. Sep 21, 2018 · UKC has expanded and improved massively in all areas except the climbing forums. The shape of things to come? I guess this was always going to happen in a rapidly growing industry - opportunity for growth, consolidation and professionalisation (from a corporate perspective). There was an old bleached rope hanging down it from a previous winter attempt/ascent? so Jan 28, 2010 · In reply to phill bentham: Having lived in Thetford for 15 years I can say wiht a fair degree of confidence that there is no climbing what so ever in or arround or anywhere near that god forsaken cr~p hole In fact if anybody told me there was any climbing in Norfolk full stop I would probably pass out!? Aug 8, 2023 · Does anyone know when the belay method which is so-called the hand-over-hand on the brake side became compulsory in indoor walls? Also, where does the guidance come from? Hand-sliding techniques which are used by many, climbers are often challenged but are theoretically just the revere of the lead climbing method. Wanted to climb it free but got to the great wall & it was a waterfall. Top 10 Climbing & Mountaineering Photos this week view Gus Hudgins questing on through the rain, unfazed by not having the 'blade pegs' needed to protect the upper part of the route. 2 days ago · United Kennel Club forums for departments and classifieds. Sep 16, 2023 · UKC climbing forums have a potential reader / member outreach of 50,000 persons; their own 4 year survey shows that active but occasional contributors during a four month period may be as low as 7,000. My Forums This page shows the most recent topics in all of our forums. There are 64 users currently online. If you are Aug 11, 2012 · Anybody been to Les Calanques near Marseille? The climbing looks good from what I've read but I'm having trouble sourcing cheap accommodation in the Cassis area. The Pub forum The Pub is a forum for short-term chat. Thanks. com photo galleries for the week from 07/Jan/24 to 14/Jan/24. com you would know where to go. A bloc should be within its grade with the easiest way of completing it, so it's impossible to always set something that a 5ft 12 year old and 6'5 bloke will climb the same way. This role is ideal for someone with a positive attitude and is passionate about climbing and the climbing community. Register as a New User to get your own User Profile, personal Photos Gallery and extras like only showing new messages and privacy features. Feb 13, 2025 · A forum dedicated to rock climbing, bouldering, mountaineering, ice climbing, and other climbing sports. If in doubt, ring both and see which you prefer the advice you get back of. More active contributors may be as low as 2000 over a two week period. Love the list under bullet points. There are 152 users currently online. We look forward to this every year. After a couple of Scottish winter seasons, I went to the Alps in 2002. Also, whats the best way to get there? I was thinking of flying to Trieste in Italy and getting a bus across the boarders. It’s quite difficult to make this decision, to give up something which is close to life-defining and has been a huge source of pleasure, and as the time approached I did Lost & Found forum Notices of gear lost, stolen or found Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 » Off Belay forum General non-climbing discussion Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Mar 26, 2019 · In reply to UKC Articles: Since this article is entirely about climbing for children with autism, I'd suggest changing the title or at least the link text here. Winter Climbing forum Snow/Ice routes & conditions Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » UKC forum News, Articles and Announcements direct from UKC Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Walls & Training forum Indoor climbing, training & indoor walls Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Gear forum Gear discussion, reviews & advice Please support the following outdoor retailers who support UKClimbing: Register to create a New Topic Skiing forum Skiing and ski mountaineering Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » For Sale/Wanted forum Personal ads for buying and selling This forum is for buying and selling between registered users only. Looking for self-catering, maximum six people. A positive development on the whole I think, certainly in terms of La Sportiva Miura lace brand new without box £85. You set for short people and tall people can lank past every move. Jun 28, 2010 · In reply to FreshSlate: The Lancashire Caving & Climbing Club has members all over the NW and neighbouring areas such as Yorkshire. 3M subscribers in the climbing community. Winter Climbing forum Snow/Ice routes & conditions Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Jul 25, 2025 · I started using climbing walls in the late eighties and had been climbing at a "vaguely competent" level for twenty years prior to that. Gear found on Stanage today. I've got a Climbing Technology Wall harness for trad climbing, which has six gear loops (though the small only has five), which I'd recommend Are the Forums moderated? These forums are moderated by UKC staff. Promoted by my son I joined the local climbing hanger 2years back and was starting to get there. Spent 1month camped below the face & only had 2 days without rain! Spent 3 days on the route finnishing in thick fog. If anyone has anything to add to this list, that would be useful. Jun 22, 2022 · Trad climbing on great features, with the odd fully bolted pitch where the cracks run out. The Pub forum is less-strictly moderated than the other forums and you may encounter some forthright views and strong language. Get hold of a copy of the new versante sud portugal climbing guide detailing these and many more. This page shows the most recent topics in all of our forums. There is loads more to talk about than there was: news, articles, gear, one of the best logbook facilities in the world and ditto for the site photographs (one where you can remain private and another where you can sensibly disable voting). Our forums had over 48,000 messages posted in just the last 6 months, so to help you find messages that might be of interest you can search on any of the following fields: Which Forums? Authored by? Find by Topic? Message text? © UKClimbing Limited. Additionally, this pushes would-be independent owners away from opening Oct 10, 2024 · In reply to UKC Articles: I was always told as youth treat grades like a pyramid if you want E1 on the top of your pyramid, then the tier below could be 10-15 HVS, next tier 20-30 VS, next tier. More photos available Feb 2, 2025 · Hey everyone, I’ve just moved to Falmouth in Cornwall and I’m trying to get in contact with the Cornwall Climbing Club, but my emails bounce back and no replies via Facebook. Setup your favourite forum preferences. 12's in 12 hours Rockfax forum Rockfax Digital and UKC Logbook support Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Photography forum Cameras and outdoor photography Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Destinations forum Q&A for all manner of destinations Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » May 19, 2025 · In reply to UKC Articles: EXCELLENT article, which really resonates with me (I had 1 bad accident) and, I am sure, with many other climbers. Dec 25, 2023 · In reply to UKC Articles: Just wanted to wish everyone on UKC a happy Christmas and thanks for the quiz. Jan 5, 2025 · Here are the Top 10's for the UKClimbing. The Qubit is one of the new generation of models to reverse this trend, says Tim Hill - and for bouldering and sport climbing on edgier rock types, we think it's quite a winner. I had a look at it once and had to concur with the simile Mar 21, 2025 · The Climbing Works International Festival kicks off tomorrow morning, and there's a stacked schedule across the weekend! Read more A place where women and men can discuss women's climbing topics and issues, find partners, give encouragement, talk women's specific climbing gear and outdoor clothing, share experiences. It's National Poetry Day today, so thought I'd share a couple of mine that are about climbing: Stone climbing On looking up at an unclimbed cliff face Olympic Climbing 2024 Day 2: Women's Boulder Semi-Final UKClimbing 85K views1 year ago Equal but different to men but in a minority in the climbing community. Where are all the climbers? Endless Flight Direct beta? Aurore Anyone managed to get a national visa for France for the ski season? Simon Lee How to remove video from route / crag page? Clubs meeting at Alien Rock? Sesamoiditis - any other sufferers? eric_in_chedda UK Climbing is the definitive source for all Climbing and Mountain-related activity. In the end, an experienced hand surgeon cut through the crap and gave a definitive opinion which turned out to be true. May 1, 2024 · S Ramsay 02 May 2024 In reply to UKC Articles: E-cargo bikes, or E-bikes and a trailer may be the best option for people who live near the Peak District to access climbing in an environmentally friendly manner. dg rdnir uetrkm 06 mllc khl6q gxtw dsjxw dukf yl9