He's done it. Adam Ondra has climbed 9c. But just how impressive is this step forward in sport climbing? And how do us Brits measure up against the mighty Ondra? Sarah Stirling offers some perspective and gathers some opinions. Read more »
It was a bold goal, even for the world's strongest climber. Despite having never set foot on a big wall or done much trad, Adam just became the first person to lead every pitch of the world's hardest big wall free-climb: the Dawn Wall. We got Sarah Stirling to delve into his diary and dig out all his secrets. Read more »
2016 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for climbing with hard repeats, mega first ascents, marathon onsights, and the breaking down of long-standing barriers. The thought now on everyone's mind is: are the next generation of climbers already here? Read more »
Thirty-three years after a British attempt was thwarted just below the summit, Ondra Mandula and Jiri Pliska from the Czech Republic have made the first ascent of Uzun Brakk in the Karakoram, formerly referred to as Conway's Ogre. Read more »
The sixth round of the IFSC Bouldering World Cup took place at Millhouses Park Sheffield, within the Cliffhanger event, over the weekend of 3 & 4 July and attracted the very best boulderers in the world. Read more »
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