The granite escarpments of Castle Crags silhouetted the western skyway, massive gargoyles hunched and staring. I thought of my mother’s words: “Don’t do that. You’ll get hurt. Be safe. You’re going to die.” Sentences that salted every conversation I had with her. I revved the engine and accelerated. I’d intended to get on the road…
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Dave MacLeod made the first ascent in 2006, at the time it was the only route graded E11
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The stunning river boulder was a long-term project for Pearson
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Last weekend, the IFSC World Cup circuit landed in the home of US competition climbing, Salt Lake City, for the third boulder World Cup of the season.
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Last weekend, Manchester's Big Depot - and the steep and intimidating walls that it has to offer - hosted the 2025 edition of the British Lead Climbing Championships.
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The rollout of 4G infrastructure to Scotland's most remote hills and glens should be reviewed urgently by the new UK Government, a coalition of rural, wildlife and conservation bodies has said.
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The four climbers selected to represent Great Britain in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been officially announced by the British Olympic Association. Following their performances in the Olympic Qualifier Series last month, Erin McNeice, Hamish McArthur and Molly Thompson-Smith will join their teammate Toby Roberts, who qualified in...
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