Tina Breslin (5'2") runs us through her top techniques for gaining that little bit of extra reach on the wall - tips that are crucial for those shorter climbers, but which are no less useful for the rest of us!

Ankle injuries are common in the hills, but would you know how to deal with one? Learn to assess the difference between a sprain and a fracture, and what to do about them, with Cory Jones of First Aid Training Co-operative.

Simon Lee recounts a gripping encounter with the sea off the coast of Gogarth:

German climber Yannick Flohé has made the world's first flash of a Font 8C/V15 boulder problem with an ascent of Dave Graham's Foundation's Edge in Fionnay, Switzerland:

Over the course of one and a half days, Siebe Vanhee has made the first rope solo ascent of the 450 metre Voie Petit (8b) at Mont Blanc du Tacul in the French Alps.

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Eliot Stephens, author of the new guidebook Swiss Select - Ticino's Best Bouldering, gives us a rundown of the very best boulders in the home of Swiss bouldering, Ticino:

Kimbrough Moore, author of multiple climbing guides and professor of philosophy at San Francisco State University explores the meaning of the climbing grade, and advocates for the adoption of a more malleable - and therefore more specific - alternative, the slash grade.

At the beginning of June, after a month and half of 'excessive' training load, Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau linked together ascents of Mount Watkins, The Nose on El Capitan, and Half Dome in 23 hours, 36 minutes, and 40 seconds.

Erin McNeice and Toby Roberts both podium in Lead in Innsbruck:

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Scarpa's Instinct collection has become an absolute all-time classic. The Instinc VS-R LV now adds a fifth shoe to this collection. We were curious to see whether or not the fifth addition brought something new, because let's face it, four similar models already seemed a lot.

Jernej Kruder has made the second ascent of Pete Whittaker's Jøssingfjord trad route Crown Royale, 9a.

‘Raven Crag’ a short story from my Banff shortlisted collection ‘Dreams of Lost Buttresses’ has just been published over on @ukclimbing.com A story of a woman who begins climbing after befriending a raven high up a mountain in the Lake District. www.ukclimbing.com/articles/lit...

Lee Sungsu has made the fifth ascent of Burden of Dreams (f9A), two days after invalidating his own ascent due to his t-shirt brushing the pads when pulling up for the first move.

Six months after Babsi Zangerl made the historic first flash ascent of El Capitan, William Moss has made the second flash ascent of El Capitan, also of Freerider, 5.13a, but this time in just a single day.

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Will Bosi has made the first ascent of his longstanding 'Burden of Nightmares' project at Raven Tor (Miller's Dale). He has named it Realm of Tor'ment, and has proposed a grade of font 9A/V17.

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Adam Ondra has made a flash ascent of Neil Gresham's Lexicon (E11 7a), at Pavey Ark, in Cumbria. The ascent, Lexicon's sixth, is the hardest trad flash of all time, and took place with no prior inspection of the holds.

We were lucky enough to sit down with the GOAT, Adam Ondra, and discuss his past, present and future. We touch upon his early days when he climbed 9a at age 13, his reflections on his unrepeated route Silence (9c), his emotions after his Olympic experience, and what makes him so special.

The stunningly beautiful Mediterranean island of Mallorca is one of Europe's finest sport climbing holiday destinations:

In 2010, we published this exclusive excerpt from Ron Fawcett and Ed Douglas' new book Rock Athlete. In this excerpt, Ron - one of Britain's most influential climbers - talks openly about his soloing exploits at Tremadog, on the Yorkshire Gritstone, and on the main cliff of Gogarth.

Nick Dixon has made the first ascent of The Real Cool Fool (E8 6b) at Hen Cloud in Staffordshire.

There's a saying in climbing: "If you ain't flying, you ain't trying". Whether you call it a flier, a whip, or a screamer, falling is as much a part of climbing as, well, climbing is.

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Babsi Zangerl has made the fifth ascent, and second female ascent of Bombardino, 9a+, in Arco, Italy.

One of the major crags in Yorkshire and hence the world, Ilkley is most well known for its trad climbing, but like many such venues, it's developed over the years into a well-rounded bouldering destination too, and never far from a brew in the cafe.

Jim Pope has made the third ascent of Pete Whittaker's Baron Greenback (E9 7a), at Wimberry Rocks, in the Chew Valley.

Hamish McArthur has made the second ascent of Megatron (V17), 9A, in Eldorado Canyon, Colorado, USA.

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UKC user and mountain artist Jamie Hageman has been painting landscapes for over thirty years, and has made it his living since 2008. So what does it take to produce these images? Here, Jamie looks at the long process both on and off the hill that goes into building a finished painting.

The 2025 edition of the IFSC World Cup kicked off last weekend, with Keqiao, China - a new addition to the circuit last year - playing host to the opening competition of the season for the second year running.

Tom Pearce has made an ascent of James Pearson's The Walk of Life (E9 6c) at Dyers Lookout, Devon:

The Petzl GriGri has ruled the roost for decades, but with the Edelrid Pinch we have finally seen an assisted braking device that knocks this old industry standard off its throne, says Rob Greenwood.

In an account first published in Mountain Magazine in 1991, Robert Durran and the late Brendan Murphy - one of the most gifted mountaineers of his generation - endure a gruelling ordeal on the Eiger's '38 route.

Robbie Phillips has made the first ascent of Away with the Faeries (E9 6c), a new route at Carn Liath on the Isle of Skye.

With the Rapid XT, walking comfort may come first, but on-the-rock performance is a close second. This is a capable approach shoe that feels like it's built to last, says Dan Bailey.

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The International Olympic Committee have confirmed that there will be three sets of medals up for grabs at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, one for each of Speed, Lead, and Boulder. Will this mean the likes of Ondra, Schubert, and Narasaki finally get their medal?

Pertex's new documentary 'Adra' explores the history, community, and culture of traditional climbing in North Wales, featuring interviews with some of the most celebrated climbers in the UK and the locals who call Llanberis home.

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While physical health and first aid are often talked about in outdoor activities, we may be less inclined to discuss mental wellbeing and the steps we can all take to look out for others. Cory Jones of First Aid Training Co-operative explores mental health awareness in the outdoors.

It's well known that Mallorca is the epicentre of the climbing world for deep-water soloing. Here's a guide to start planning your trip:

The news of the year! An unbelievable ascent from American climber Brooke Raboutou:

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. The Qubit is one of the new generation of models to reverse this trend, says Tim Hill:

Ruby Petch and Solly Kemball Dorey run us through their pick of the Top 10 boulders in the South West, comprising hard boulders (and the occasional one that might be slightly more doable) from Lynmouth all the way down to Boscawen Point.

On 30th March, Helen Rennard reached the summit of Ben Nevis to complete a winter round of the 282 Munros, becoming the fifth person - and only the second woman - to do so. In the process she set a new winter record of 80 days, 9.5 hours:

Connor Herson has made the fourth ascent of Mason Earle's trad testpiece, Stranger Than Fiction, 5.14 (E10), in Bartlett Wash, Utah.

The West Country landscapes shift from rugged coastlines and idyllic countryside to expansive moorlands and serene river valleys - given all these attributes it comes as no surprise that the region offers an abundance of high-quality trad climbs, making it a haven for teams operating at all grades.