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Brooke Raboutou has made the second female ascent ofSpectre (V13), in The Buttermilks, near Bishop, California, USA. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778940

The Scottish Mountaineering Trust will be the sole beneficiary of the 446,000 estate of Hamish MacInnes, one of the great Scottish mountaineers and innovators of the 20th Century, enabling them to support projects that open access to the hills... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778923

Scottish hill running legend Charlie Ramsay has died, aged 81. The originator - and first to complete - the Ramsay Round, he had been active in hill running since the 1970s, and was known not only for his own achievements but for the advice and... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778907

In 2024 while on a trip to Argentina, Brazilian Felipe Camargo was invited by the Colombian climbing community to tackle a legendary project bolted in 2015. Over 6 days, with unwavering support and cheers from the local community, Felipe climbed La Vuelta Al Mundo (9a/5.14d), establishing it as Colombia's hardest rock climb. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778825

Laura Rogora has onsighted American Hustle (8c), in Oliana, Spain. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778793

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. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778731

The WHISPER harness is perfect for climbers and mountaineers seeking minimal weight and maximum mobility. Its MATRYX fabric ensures comfort, durability and compact design. A slim waist belt and leg loops provide freedom of movement, while fiv... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778711

Adam Ondra has made the fourth ascent of Simon Lorenzi's 9A boulder The Big Island (assis)/Soudain Seul, in Fontainebleau, France. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778693

The boulder took Shauna a total of just two sessions to complete. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778691

In this short film, Jim Pope makes the first ascent of Lupin (8B/V13). It may be small but it packs a punch. Lupin that is. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778601

The route, Bouin's thirteenth at 9b, is now the hardest in China. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778596

As I write these lines, five days after returning to the Yosemite Valley, the soreness, the pain in my hands and feet are still very much present. I must say that for the past five days, I have been savoring these pains, which bear witness to the great battle fought on the wall for two weeks. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778591

Will Bosi has made the second ascent of Stefano Ghisolfi's Excalibur, 9b+, at Drena, near Arco, Italy. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778536

Adam Ondra has made a flash ascent of El Elegido, 8B+/C in La Pedriza, Spain. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778504

Following a survey of winter hill-goers, which revealed a sizeable minority who were unsure of the differences between key items of winter safety equipment, Mountaineering Scotland has issued advice on the pros and cons of using microspikes ver... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778501

Kahtoola, the market leader in flexible footwear traction and manufacturer of other products designed to make the outdoors more accessible to everyone, celebrates its 25th anniversary with a continued commitment to sustainable growth, product i... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778500

Within the space of a single week, Mat Wright has made the first ascent of a new E9 route One Inch Punch (E9 7a), the second ascent of Will Bosi's Harambe (f8B+), and the third ascent of Malc Smith's Gutbuster (f8B+). https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778491

Sprayway is excited to announce a new partnership with the Field Studies Council, an environmental education charity dedicated to inspiring people of all ages to engage with nature. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778483

This week's Friday Night Video takes us to the Limestone cliffs of Mallorca, where Ross Fulkerson is exploring some of the island's newest lines, putting up first ascents, and trying out the moves on some of the hard classics. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778403

Earlier this month, Arlo Rogers climbedEstado Crtico, and in doing so entered the ninth grade for the first time. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778379