Lowering off from a sport climb isn't always as easy as it is at the climbing wall. Knowing a few techniques can make the difference between an enjoyable day's climbing and a trip to A&E. Read more »
The Spanish Basque brothers, Eneko and Iker Pou, have finally made a one-day red point of their new route Orbayu on the West Face of the Naranjo de Bulnes, Picos de Europa. With a crux estimated at 8c+/9a the brothers feel their 13-pitch free climb could be the hardest to date on a 'big wall'. Read more »
Congratulations to BMC member Steve McClure, who yesterday (Monday 28 May) climbed possibly the UK’s hardest sport climb. Read more »
Raging against redpoints? Just frightened of falling? Stop right here – expert climbing coach Adrian Berry shares his top ten tips for trad climbers venturing onto sport. Read more »
Ten years ago, on a miserable wet day I had my first experience of sport climbing in the UK. It involved going to Malham catwalk and barely being able to get off the ground. I left a bit bemused – would I ever be able to climb there? Did I really want to? Ten years later and everything has changed. Read more »
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