UKC


Video

A Performance Beginner's Shoe: Scarpa Origin VS

The Scarpa Origin VS gives a contrasting set of features, with a flat, forgiving and neutral last that's designed to fit pretty much everyone alongside super sticky rubber, and some features you might not expect from a beginner shoe, such as an M50 rubber toe patch, which is increasingly useful for people climbing indoors.

Prisoners of the Caucasus

Matthew Shipton writes about the Caucasus as the ultimate liminal mountain range, as a physical bridge between the Alps and the...

Six Key Pieces of Historic Mountain Clothing

The authors of a forthcoming book on British outdoor clothing (Kickstarting now!) pick out six key pieces of clothing from their research. Garments that contributed to the history of mountaineering and the popular love of the outdoors – and...

Top UK Summer Bouldering Destinations

Tom Newberry shares some ideas for cooler summer bouldering spots around the UK...  As the Northern Axis tilts closer to the sun, the days are long and warm and sunny weather ensues. The summer season usually brings about a low point in television...

Adventures For Kids - A Gritstone Bouldering Guide for Children and their Parents

Keen indoor boulderers but new to the outdoors, the Burton family headed to Stanage with a guide aimed at kids and their parents. How would they take to real rock..?

Skills Expert Tips - How to Choose the Right Running Challenge For You

The term 'running challenge' might suggest battles of extreme endurance, but a challenge is really anything that stretches you personally, says Keri Wallace, author of a new guide to 100 of the best runs in the UK. Which is the...

Interview Aidan Roberts on climbing Arrival of the Birds and Spots of Time

Resistance Climbing - Existence is Resistance


Gear Reviews

These are reviews from the UKC editorial team

Platypus Quickdraw Filter

Dan Bailey field-tests his second compact water filter in two months. Why is he particularly taken with this design...?

Boreal Satori - an all round performer

We last reviewed the Satori back in 2019, and whilst the model featured here shares the name, and still sits at the top of Boreal's performance climbing collection, it feels like a big step up from its predecessor in every other way.

Montane Men's Resolve XT Jacket

Whether you're belaying at a blustery crag, hiking at high altitude, or sitting in the pub garden on a chilly evening, there are few pieces of outdoor gear as indispensable as a good down jacket. The Resolve XT is at home in all of the above scenarios, and...


Open Comp Win a Montane Sirocco Lite Jacket

The Montane Sirocco Lite's wind resistant, 100% recycled FEATHERLITE AIR covers the core is coated with a PFC-free DWR to handle passing showers. Then, Montane's own insulation, designed for 4-way stretch, keeps you warm without overheating.  F...

Open Comp Win a Cocoon Ultralight Hammock Set

Cocoon are renowned for their beautifully crafted textile products for travellers - this is your chance to win a full ultralight Hammock set-up worth £589 !

Open Comp Win 1 of 3 Rockfax Digital Subscriptions with Summit Financial Services

Get ready for a Summer of climbing with Summit Financial Services who have partnered with Rockfax to give away 3 x Rockfax Digital 6 month subscriptions.


Gear News & Press Releases

These are announcements direct from Manufacturers & Brands

Fontainebleau Route Setting Course with Jacky Godoffe

Join us at Rockcity on the 27th and 28th of JUNE for an EXCLUSIVE two-day setting course with the godfather of route setting, Jacky Godoffe.

Pen Llŷn - The Climbers Club guide
to the Llŷn Peninsula

The North Face Climb Festival: Mind The Drop - London

Climbers for Palestine climb 366km, and raise over $85,000 in global climb-a-thon


Managing Director

Overview As well as a fantastic bouldering facility, Yonder houses a fully equipped co-working space, workshop, yoga studio, café and bar. A space...

Operations Manager - Big Rock, Milton Keynes

Big Rock in Milton Keynes has a reputation for quality climbing and community spirit. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to climb...

Centre Manager - Depot Manchester (Trafford Park)

Are you ready to lead and inspire in the heart of the UK’s indoor climbing scene? Join us at Depot Manchester as our Centre Manager and take...

Loading Notifications...