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Lord of CHOSStown | Video
This week’s video is a feature length Mellow special from Colorado, USA. Here, we follow climbing vagabond, Hunter Damiani, and his motley...
Edelrid | Brand Profile
Edelrid are, in many respects, an industry leader. Steeped in heritage but still conjuring up revolutionary inventions to this day, Edelrid are at the forefront of the climbing gear world.
Adam Ondra & Alex Honnold Talk | Video
Clash of the Titans! Alex Honnold and Adam Ondra - two giants of the climbing world collide to talk everything from fame to the Olympics.
Indoor Climbing | The Basics
New to the world of climbing and interested in giving it a go? If so, here we answer those initial questions you may have to help you get started and point you in the right direction.
DEEP WATER - Psicobloc in Vietnam | Video
“Deep Water” is a captivating exploration of fear, mentorship, and deep water soloing in panoramic Ha Long Bay, Vietnam with psicobloc pioneer Tim Emmett and competition climber Kyra Condie.
Jimmy Webb - Defying Gravity V15 | Video
Jimmy Webb showing off the true brute force he possesses on "Defying Gravity" the V15 at Thunder Ridge, which was first climbed a year earlier by Daniel Woods.
Rampage Full Film | Video
In 1999, the 18 year old climbing phenom Chris Sharma roamed the American West with Obe Carrion in a beat up old RV, visiting the best emerging bouldering areas and establishing hundreds of problems.
Exped Synmat Hyperlite | Sleeping Mat Review
Tom Newberry takes the Exped SynMat HL on tour of the UK and Africa to test out one world's lightest insulated camping mats.
Dave MacLeod: The 24/8 | Video
This superbly made film follows Dave MacLeod as he climbs a Font 8A+ boulder, an E8 trad route, an 8a sport route, a VIII,8 winter route and 8 Munros all within a 24 hour window.
McClure & Mawson Tackle an Epic 6-pitch Verdon 8b Super Route | Video
Steve McClure and Neil Mawson find themselves on a true adventure climb.
High Energy, Low Fat Fruit Loaf | Recipe
To keep us fuelled on high energy days in the hills, we climbers often rely on calorie-packed snacks.
Surprising Effect of Dirt on Climbing Rope | Weekly Video
Do you ever wash your climbing rope? No? Well this week's video might make you consider it. Hard Is Easy are back with another geeky video from the Mammut testing labs and this time it's the turn of dirty ropes. Taking a deep dive into effects of dirt on your climbing ropes durability, Ben finds out whether it's a good idea to wash your climbing rope or not. Testing this on both dry treated and normally finished ropes, the results are pretty surprising... Enjoy!
Evolv Shaman | Climbing Shoe Review
Having been in the Evolv line-up for many years now, the Shaman could be viewed alongside other stone cold classics such as the La Sportiva Miura or the Boreal Joker. The Shaman originally entered the range way back when as Chris Sharma’s signature model, and there was a time when nearly everyone had a pair. Over time the design has changed (evolved?) slightly, but the shoe itself never lost the broad appeal and features that made it popular in the first place.
Petzl Said To NEVER Do This | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from HowNOT2, an American channel that put climbing gear to the test, pushing it till it breaks and comparing the results to the figures published by the kit's supplier. This time it's the turn of the Petzl Micro Traxion with the HowNOT2 guys testing it to find the point at which it strips the sheath from a rope. The results are certainly interesting. Beware of the big whippers! Enjoy.
A Valais Classic | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from the very familiar boulders of Switzerland where we join Daniel Woods and Mellow for a tour of Fionnay. Having had some time out of the climbing limelight with the young gun likes of Shawn Raboutou, Aidan Roberts and Will Bosi stealing the big bouldering tick headlines, it's nice to have some time to enjoy Daniel Woods' again. As strong as ever, we're treated to a vintage masterclass from Daniel who takes down an array of superb boulders with the highlight being a ...
Climbing 100 Boulders in 1 Hour | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from the Sender One gym in Los Angeles where renowned Italian climber, Stefano Ghisolfi, is taking a quick pit stop on the way to Bishop. This isn't a regular stop off for Ghisolfi however, who attempts to climb over 100 boulders in the gym inside an hour's time limit. Can he do it? Click below to find out.
Buster Martin on Action Directe 9a | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from the Frankenjura where Moon climber Buster Martin is working the Wolfgang Güllich route, Action Directe 9a. First climbed by Wolfgang in 1991, the pocket pulling test piece was awarded the grade of 8c+ which, like Ben Moon's route Hubble which was climbed the year before, marked a serious step up in sport climbing standards around the world. Now some years later, both routes have been given 9a and Moon athlete Buster Martin is vying to become only the second climbe...
What Happens When a Pro Climber Signs Up For a Beginner Course? | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from Magnus Midtbo (or Bjorn) as he dons an incredibly suspect disguise to take part in a beginner's climbing course at a gym in the US. Masquerading as Bjorn the Icelandic reporter, Magnus works his way through the grades at what would seem like lightning pace for someone seemingly fresh to the sport.
Thermarest | Brand Profile
Originally named ‘Cascade Designs’, Thermarest began life in 1972 as a self inflating camping mattress company. Founded by Boeing engineers and avid mountaineers, John Burroughs, Jim Lea and Neil Anderson - Thermarest truly came to life when the latter two founders were let go in the now-legendary Boeing layoffs. With time on their hands, they dedicated themselves to the quest for a better night’s sleep under the stars. The idea for a self inflating mat? This came from Jim one day while gard...
Can Will Bosi Repeat Adam's 9a Route from 2007? | Weekly Video
This week’s video comes from one of our favourite Friday spots, Moravský Kras in the Czech Republic, local haunt of Adam Ondra and recent proving ground for British climber Will Bosi. Check out our weekly video to watch Bosi tackle an unrepeated Ondra first ascent.
Red Chili | Brand Profile
Founded in 1996 with the moto, ‘Only climbers know what climbers need’, Red Chili took the 90’s climbing shoe world by storm. Over 20 years later and Red Chili are still one of the big players in the climbing shoe market.
The Most Famous Boulder Problem in the World | Weekly Video
This week’s video comes from Switzerland’s iconic Val Bavona region where Emil Abrahamsson takes a deep dive into Off the Wagon, arguably the most famous boulder problem in the world. Since his breakaway from Eric Karlsson’s YouTube channel, Emil has gone on to compete on the world stage for his native Sweden and has taken his outdoor game to new levels, documenting the entire journey through his own channel. This latest video is a testament to how far he’s come with the Wagon boulder being r...
Climbskin Hand Cream | Hand Repair and Skin Care Review
A serious step up in climbing skincare, Climbskin’s Hand Cream comes packed full of superb, natural ingredients which combine to provide the handiest healing solution on the market.
Seb Bouin: MOVE | Weekly Video
This week’s video is a throwback to 2018 as we watch Seb Bouin projecting Move – an Adam Ondra test piece in Flatanger, Norway. With the news having broken this week that Seb Bouin has climbed his long-term Verdon Gorge project, DNA, we’re taking a look back at the route that originally defined Seb’s world class ability and marked his remarkable progression on the journey to climbing 9c. Eventually being his first at the 9b/+ grade (sadly not seen in the film), Seb clearly used this experienc...
Will Bosi climbs Voyager 8B/V13 | Weekly Video
This week’s video comes straight from the fantastic Peak District where Five Ten athlete, Will Bosi checks out Voyager, a super classic boulder first ascented by Ben Moon back in 2005. Voyager has become an iconic boulder in the Peak with its striking aesthetic and unique style of cutting-edge, overhanging gritstone. Unlike many of its gritstone counterparts, Voyager’s difficulty comes from its tiny, razor sharp pebble pulling rather than tenuous smears or technical hold fondling. To make mat...
50 Years On - Rob Matheson | Weekly Video
This weeks video looks at renowned climber and local Lakes legend, Rob Matheson, who has recently been repeating some of his first ascents. The video shows him repeating 'Holocaust' (E4 6a) on Dow Crag, 50 years to the day since he pioneered the route.
Scarpa Gecko | Approach Shoe Review
Comfy, robust and the best underfoot experience I’ve ever had in an approach shoe – the Scarpa Gecko is a superb shoe, impeccably suited to Britain’s mountain conditions and rugged terrain.
Adam Ondra Visits La Sportiva | Video
La Sportiva athlete Adam Ondra meets product specialist, Pietro dal Prà, for the full La Sportiva shoe making experience and factory tour.
Lapsus, Italy's First 9b | Video
This week’s video comes straight from Ardonno, Italy – the birthplace of Italy’s first 9b sport climb ‘Lapsus’, originally freed by Stefano Ghisolfi back in 2015.
Summiteer Togo 40L Preview | Product Information
Made in the English Lake District, the Summiteer Togo 40 litre is a tough, fully featured mountaineering pack, adaptable for multi or single day use thanks to a removable waist belt, hood and back plate.
Footwork Drills with Buster Martin | Training and Skills
Moon Athlete Buster Martin has a quick fire video on how to improve your footwork and your confidence in your feet when climbing indoors and outdoors.
Sea to Summit | Sleeping System Review
A detailed review of the Sea to Summit Women’s Flame FmIII Sleeping System, incorporating the Flame FmIII Down Sleeping Bag, Ether Light XT Insulated Mat and Aeros™ pillow.
Adam Ondra Battling Belly Full of Bad Berries (5.13b) | Video
“I’d like to say it was a good fight, but it was almost disgusting!” laughed an exhausted Ondra after battling to the chains of Belly Full of Bad Berries (5.13b).
Free Solo 360, El Capitan | Video
Immerse yourself in the experience of free solo climbing Yosemite’s famous El Capitan alongside Alex Honnold in this breathtaking 360 video.
Cumulus Panyam 600 | Sleeping Bag Review
After having used the Panyam 600 sleeping bag from Cumulus for about three weeks last winter I can confirm it is a quality sleeping bag.
Petzl Alto & Cirro | Bouldering Pad Review
Over the years outdoor equipment has seen an exponential increase in variety and choice - an accelerating march towards improvement and...
Metolius Carabiner Testing and Quality Control | Product Information
A close look at Metolius' Carabiner Testing and Quality Control procedures- what a 'biner goes through before you ever even use it
Bouldering Bobat vs The World's Tallest Dam | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from Verzasca Dam in Switzerland, the site of Red Bull's recently held multi pitch climbing competition, the Dual Ascent. Our video pick follows Bouldering Bobat as they take on this insane challenge alongside a host of other professional climbers. At a daunting 220 metres in height, the dam is massive and consists of 6 pitches. During Red Bull's event, two teams of professional climbers race side by side up identical routes from bottom to top. Here, Bobat are on the w...
13 Tips To Improve Your Climbing | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from Swedish international climber, Emil Abrahamsson who has 13 tips for us to improve our climbing. Whilst this video has become a bit of a staple for climbing YouTubers, this particular offering from Emil is one of the most insightful we've seen with tips that teach both new and experienced climbers something new. Maybe one of these tips will be the key to you sending that weekend project - enjoy!
Climbing Terms Explained | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from Hannah Morris who takes us through climbing's weird and wonderful compilation of confusing terms. Hannah's accessible video unlocks many of the key words, breaking them down and explaining them wonderfully with demonstrations and even a few fun facts.
