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Uk climb forum. UKC forum News, Articles and Announcements direct from UKC Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » A forum dedicated to rock climbing, bouldering, mountaineering, ice climbing, and other climbing sports. The UK as a whole is not endowed with a huge number of high-quality, easy sport routes and hearing the words 'Peak limestone' certainly doesn't bring to mind climbing on tufa-ridden orange rock in the sun. The proposed plan is to bivi below the hut (where is the best spot which is allowed?) and climbing from there. I want to get back to as much climbing as possible, unsure how easy this’ll be in the uk over the coming months. Macleod writes the the UK average grade is distinctly lower than other European countries. I Climbing Morocco's Jebel Toubkal in summer and winter - hiking the Toubkal Circuit Cicerone is delighted to introduce Climbing Toubkal, their new guidebook to climbing Morocco's tallest mountain, Jebel Toubkal, and the multi-day Toubkal Circuit trek. Mar 26, 2018 · Trad climbing is a world of difference to indoor climbing, and you should not be considering leading outside until you have seconded lots of routes with a experienced leader. It is technically straightforward, but it's a serious Aug 12, 2006 · If you're only planning on climbing in the dry and on inland crags then dry treating will add a little bit more abraision resistance but not much so it's something that's worth thinking about to save a few bob. To list messages for just a single forum (e. Destinations forum Q&A for all manner of destinations Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Nov 24, 2006 · Should be visiting Burbage North on Sat/Sun. Our plan is to include records for other hillclimb venues over time. I had a look at it once and had to concur with the simile Nov 11, 2011 · The Uk average climbing grade according to Macleod is HVS, not sure how much research there is to back that up, however, Hardy from Bangor university has the opinion of it being HVS-E2 as the mid range, so there seems to be some consensus. Hilltalk forum Hillwalking discussion Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Bouldering forum Bouldering discussion Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Lifts & Partners forum Notices for lifts, climbing partners or finding contacts Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 » Oct 2, 2004 · With winter fast approaching, picks being sharpened and guide books being thumbed in ready for the first snows of the season I wondered what in everybody opinion are the top 10 mixed routes of any grade if 10 had to be selected? Jan 24, 2025 · My wife and I are novice. Dec 13, 2011 · There are thousands of rock types in the uk, many of them are basically indistinguishable from each other in climbing terms, many of them worthless for climbing and some of them climb very differently from region to region, crag to crag despite falling under the same headline name. For one thing it is very long (1,220 m = 4,000 ft), and is only made possible for fit tourists by the presence several hundred feet of fixed ropes (about 4cm in diameter) above the shoulder that are very strenuous to climb. g. You know how you love comparing Friends with Camalots! Oct 10, 2024 · In reply to UKC Articles: I was always told as youth treat grades like a pyramid if you want E1 on the top of your pyramid, then the tier below could be 10-15 HVS, next tier 20-30 VS, next tier. Just starting to get into the whole mounaineering business so I'm pretty much a novice, but loving it. 11 sport 5. 3M subscribers in the climbing community. Nov 8, 2022 · “What experience do you need to join one of the UK’s largest climbing clubs” feels like a reasonable subject for discussion on UKC, even if it wasn’t one of the OP’s questions > Hi Lithos, > Not picking on you. Mar 21, 2023 · General discussions related to climbing, including gear, techniques, safety, and more. Or if they did away with peoples Climb buddy profile all together and got taken straight to a UKC profile). Peak Lenin 7134m Undoubtedly one of the most popular 7000ers in the world due to ease of access (it's a 5-hour drive from Osh to base camp). r/ukclimbing: A community like /r/climbing - but for UK venues and stuff relevant to those of us in the UK, e. Nathan you’re better off asking questions about stuff like ‘best dishwasher 2025’ on here you’ll get loads of positive responses. Jan 28, 2010 · hi anybody know if there are any good climbs in or around thetford ( norfolk) where you can take a group many thanks However, I do think that the users of the UK Climbing Forums lose out if people who are well informed in their particular climbing fields are unable to post useful information on the site. Login to see the timeline! The Climbing UKC/UKH This page shows the most recent topics in all of our forums. 10, or whatever strange "severe, very severe" rating system you use there. In partiular what resoucres are required (how much money etc), how much experience/training is required? Is it possible for anyone of average ability to actually do it Aug 13, 2009 · In reply to Gibson: Whillans did it in 1955 (?) with Geoff Sutton and Jim Barber - apparently it was like climbing lumps of coal. It Lost & Found forum Notices of gear lost, stolen or found Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 » Gear forum Gear discussion, reviews & advice Please support the following outdoor retailers who support UKHillwalking: Register to create a New Topic Gear forum Gear discussion, reviews & advice Please support the following outdoor retailers who support UKClimbing: Register to create a New Topic Sep 10, 2025 · Come and watch the UK & Ireland Tree Climbing Competition 2025 This September the tree care community celebrates 30 years since the first tree climbing competition took place in the UK. This page shows the most recent topics in all of our forums. Summarised in Skiing forum Skiing and ski mountaineering Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » These discussion forums are hosted on UKClimbing. Maybe I'm not the only Apr 3, 2012 · Nice wee HMS screwgate, purple, nice gate action, harness, chalk bag and ATC type belay at Go outdoors, this week only. And yes we are scared of falling. We are looking for (technically) "easy" ascents where we can gain some Winter Climbing forum Snow/Ice routes & conditions Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Apr 15, 2025 · 6 1 Godwin 16 Apr 2025 In reply to Hangdog Hank: There is a huge variety of climbing in the UK and a huge variety of different types of rock, in a relatively small area, but I would suggest that the most special is sea cliff climbing. The Gates is steep but very well protected, even the move which my fairly antiquated guide describes as badly protected takes a good rock 3 or 4. I don't think the The England National and Regional Squad system offers a programme of activity for selected athletes from England, Wales and Northern Ireland which supports the athlete in developing their performance standards and styles through the key areas of technical, tactical, physical, psychological, nutrition and lifestyle, whilst maintaining the GB Climbing core values of Health, Performance and Respect. I'm looking into extending my rack (BD C4s 0. Just out of interest can anyone tell me what it actually takes to climb Mount Everest these days. Meant I felt like I was making a jump from VD to S in my leading! Apr 20, 2013 · Hi all just after some tips or advice please i and a group of friends are Planning on going up to Giggleswick South next week to take out first outdoor sport climbing steps, we are competent indoor climbers and have lead indoors etc but want to get outdoors if the weather holds Looking to make the most of the day so just looking for advice on which routes to have a crack on, I have Yorkshire What a climb the I have done for each summit? Well for starters, the winter route Orion Direct for Ben Nevis. 400m upto the big seracs and cross in the easiest way. I’m sure the reasons for that will be apparent to anyone who’s been trying to winter climb in Scotland over that time! However, yesterday bucked that trend. We are the central source of information for climbing in the UK, and the best place to start your climbing on the Starting Out forum Advice for beginners & improvers Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Welcome to the Climbing Forums! Alpine, Big Wall, DWS, Ice, Mountaineering, Sport, Trad, Via Ferrata. May 15, 2024 · 1 Longsufferingropeholder 15 May 2024 In reply to Adrian Berry: Clip it to a gear loop to climb, clip it to your helmet strap when you get to the belay. I've been trawling the internet for reviews and tests and most I could find were on OutdoorGearLab and UK Climbing Forums from some years ago. Rocktalk forum Rock climbing discussion Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » My Forums This page shows the most recent topics in all of our forums. 9). Cross the spur and climb up for a c. What are people's experience with the queuing situation and the pecking order for who goes first? Basically, is it worth it or a real pain and not such a Jun 8, 2022 · I know we have no centralised register of climbing accidents unlike in some other countries/regions, and I know most MRTs have historically published annual reports that include basic information about call outs - including whether fatalities were involved, but does any organisation collate the figures from different regions and nations of the UK? May 10, 2011 · Basically cross the bergschrund, climb the left of the couloir all the way to the spur. Do the Gates first, the go for the Corner if that goes reasonably well. IMO the standard of debate and quality of information posted on here is in a different league to any of the UK climbing forums - for that we can thank Bubba, and of course the mass of well-informed regulars. May 22, 2022 · Further to my thread in the travel section about Madeira, I'm curious about what might be the best (and most cost effective) way to set up a road bike for extreme hill climbing? I have a number of bikes. We probably have about 10 good bolted places. Sep 3, 2007 · This thread was started in the ROCKTALK forum and has now been moved. If anyone is able to provide the class records for these then we would appreciate their support. , Expedition & Alpine) click on a link at the side of this page. Mercian 531 with 10sp Ultegra triple, Cannondale CaadX gravel, Orbea Vector Drop (set up for road) with discs and Canyon Endurace CL. Climbing Gear - Post all your climbing gear-related questions here. Dec 24, 2022 · Secondly climbing is a very broad church of activities from indoor climbing to mountaineering in the greater ranges, carried out by people of all abilities and all ages and the UKC forums are a reasonable representation of all the different types people that participate in climbing. I Winter Climbing forum Snow/Ice routes & conditions Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Sep 23, 2004 · I started climbing at the Peak, seems wierd that other places don't have the grade HVD (before S). Feb 6, 2025 · If you've climbed some 6000m summits and are considering attempting a 7000er, Jagged Globe has 3 confirmed expeditions in 2025 to Kyrgyzstan (Peak Lenin), Pakistan (Spantik) and Nepal (Himlung Himal). The vast majority climb mainly on mountain / sea cliffs, climb harder than HVS and have been in it for years; do this section of the climbing community use UKC logs? I think not, therefore I feel UKC stats are not representative of UK climbing habits and thus the stats used outside of the forum would arguably be flawed. The Orbea seems like the most sensible option to take. Scottish Winter etc Check out what is happening in United Kingdom. I’m 9 weeks post op. Promoted by my son I joined the local climbing hanger 2years back and was starting to get there. Register as a New User to get your own User Profile, personal Photos Gallery and extras like only showing new messages and privacy features. After 17 hours ago · We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum. Prices from £5 payable by credit card - read more. There are 64 users currently online. If you had a week for just one area, where do you recommend. Jan 9, 2024 · It has been said that the Peak District is a difficult place to start sport climbing. Discuss the latest tree climbing gear and techniques. 7 M Posts 75 Online 118. We are pretty experienced UK trad and sport climbers with plenty of UK mountain multi pitch routes and one trip to the Alps. 1 K Topics 9. org currently includes class records for the 10 UK hillclimb courses that currently host rounds of the British Hillclimb Championship, plus Barbon Manor and Werrington. Connecting with other people that climb is the best way to integrate into the local climbing community, find people to join you on your next rock climbing trip, or have a regular group of new friends to meet up with. This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Hillclimbing. We are moderate climbers -- probably not leading much harder than HVS-4C trad or 6a+ (French) sport. Any UK climbers here? I'm planning a trip to the UK in August, and will have about a week in which my afternoons will be free for climbing. 4) and I have a hard time choosing which ones. Oct 4, 2010 · You say it is your first rope, and that you will use it indoors only, but in six months or two years time the rope will still be very usable, and you might have moved to outdoor climbing by then, so rather than find yourself forking out for another rope you may wish to buy one now rather than later. Aug 13, 2024 · In reply to Louise Dawson: It would appear not. It's a very good though ultimately unrealistic aim. In reply to natalie28: indoor ropes take a lot of abuse, my advice would be to buy a cheap 30/40m (depending on size of the lead walls where you climb) and then when you get more into outdoors spend a bit more and get one more suitable for outdoors. 200m on the far side then climb the spur for c. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. This is a companion group to the Walls & Training forum Indoor climbing, training & indoor walls Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » These discussion forums are hosted on UKClimbing. 3 K Members Our newest member: 2ndlifebikes Latest Post: UK Government Thread Forum Icons: Forum contains no unread posts Forum contains Seems ridiculous to have a go at someone for asking a question about climbing on (god forbid) the UK Climbing forums. Add in making sure you climb a variety of styles and rock types, that way the next grade won't feel such a leap, as you'll have encountered most moves, awkward protection placements etc already A few friends and I are planning a trip to the UK to do some climbing this summer -- probably late July time frame, probably 1-2 weeks. 4-#3) with some microcams (0. There are 95 users currently online. So please join us in Coventry to witness the agility, precision, and passion that’s been taking tree climbi The Gear Guide will take you through everything you need to know whilst starting out. We're looking for recommendations on places to visit and climb at. Aug 30, 2010 · The UK isn't a fair yard stick, we don't have that much sport climbing, and 90% of what we do have is utter shite. Search Forums Our forums had over 47,000 messages posted in just the last 6 months, so to help you find messages that might be of interest you can search on any of the following fields: Winter Climbing forum Snow/Ice routes & conditions Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » UK Climbing is the definitive source for all Climbing and Mountain-related activity. Jun 9, 2020 · Hi there, thought I would introduce myself to the forum. We're also ok with top-roping stuff that is fun, accessible, but a bit harder than we might Apr 15, 2002 · In reply to FunkyNick: If you're going to winter climb, do Alpine climbing or mountains generally then double ropes, preferably dry treated. What part of the city are you? Do you know if you’re more interested in rope climbing or bouldering? Feb 18, 2007 · Hi guys My first post here. Without using the fixed ropes it’s at least III+ (Hard Diff) in standard. Got mine y'day. The requirements for a perfect segment are: - Steep, ideally Off Belay forum General non-climbing discussion Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » Jun 8, 2008 · This thread was started in the DOWN THE PUB forum and has now been moved. Apr 25, 2024 · We plan to concentrate our climbing around Moab, Zion, RR then Yosemite. ROCKTALK - A general forum for topics relating to climbing. I wanted to open a discussion about such decision making and I offer our experience yesterday as a starting point. Winter Climbing forum Snow/Ice routes & conditions Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » May 15, 2020 · The Firmin's Tower (crux) is full of tat that you can clip to/ aid off if you need on the standard route up Batian, or climb the pitches clean at about HVS/ 5a (approx 5. I'm not exactly starting out. There are 17 forums covering a variety of different topics - read Forum Descriptions for more details. Expedition & Alpine forum Alpine & world mountaineering Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » A community of people interested in UK hillclimbing, whether as competitors, spectators, marshals or in any other form. . To post on the forums you should first become a registered user. We have done multiple courses and know and practice crevasse rescue techniques. Thank you for your understanding. and many more things. Sep 2, 2025 · I had a lead accident before the summer requiring ankle surgery (peroneal tendon repair, retinaculum repair and a groove drilled into my bone). In the week before we were considering the Hornli ridge. Aug 12, 2019 · Catford / Bec hill climb combo 2 years ago and really enjoyed the experience. Commercial messages (services, products, lectures, staff recruitment, TV research, etc) must be Premier Posts. Nov 22, 2021 · Now it’s time to find good climbing partners. Anything that shouldn't be missed? Jun 11, 2020 · Hi there, thought I would introduce myself to the forum. Please could you try and post in the correct forum, it makes life easier for both users and moderators. Search Forums Our forums had over 48,000 messages posted in just the last 6 months, so to help you find messages that might be of interest you can search on any of the following fields: Jan 11, 2025 · You are trivialising a climb that is graded AD in the Alpine Club guidebook. We'll cover everything from the differences between synthetic and merino baselayers, the age-old down vs Aug 26, 2015 · Post anything hillclimb related in this forum. After Discuss every day issues in the tree care industry. The Castle is great, it’s big and has lots of rope climbing and bouldering. Mar 24, 2003 · In reply to GFoz: Cemetery Gates is the easier by quite a long way - whoever described Cenotaph Corner as a polished horror was bang on the money, in my opinion. But after 40+ years away from climbing, surfing can do that to you, I took up the challenge again a few years back. Oct 1, 2025 · The best Climbing forums, communities, discussion and message boards curated from thousands of forums on the web and ranked by popularity, active threads, and member count. Can anyone advise which is up to date (there is even confusion in the ATC forum on what should be a simple (and important question). But haven't been on glacier ascents 'solo' meaning without a guide present. Is the insurance an essential requirement of those providing the climbing (then perhaps they know of an appropriate insurer), or for your own peace of mind? If it's an organised/paid for climbing experience then there's very little that should go wrong, & the provider should have liability insurance to pay for their errors. This year it’s just my club’s hill climb - although it’s on the same course as the Bec HC anyway! For Sale/Wanted forum Personal ads for buying and selling This forum is for buying and selling between registered users only. Being in the west country I spend much time simply hill walking on the moors to stay fit. Forum Sponsored By Climbing Works open Broomhill, Sheffield Nearly 20 years ago, Graeme Alderson, Percy Bishton, and Sam Whittaker took a bold step by opening The Climbing Works — the UK's first dedicated bouldering-only climbing wall. 5. I want to do it in the shortest time possible, hopefully sub 12, maybe less, so I'm in search of the perfect climb for the ride. We had a plan to do Gran Paradiso a year back, but then we had to turn back on the day of ascent due to weird snowstorm weather in August. I imagine the UKC database would grow with climbers who wanted to use the Climb buddy app to its full potential (if you had a link from peoples climb buddy profile to their UKC profile. If you're climbing on very sharp rock, then double ropes are again best. From what I've read Jun 21, 2019 · Questions - Climb now in UK airspace - Hi all, Two different versions of the same scenario where a climb is issued by ATC in the UK whilst below one or more SID clearance altitudes. 1-0. Got a couple of routes in mind but was hoping I could get some recommendations for a few boulder problems to try out in the range of V2-V6. There’s quite a few climbing centres around London that have decent facilities and training. Tags 5 Forums 562. Its success helped spark a movement, and today, there are hundreds Jun 6, 2020 · So basically I've completed a V Everesting during lockdown but also wanted to complete a real everesting. Ive missed the entire summer of climbing when I’d usually have been out 3 times a week climbing trad & sport. All things Climbing! Join the Forum. If you're unsure where to post your topic please choose this forum. Mar 23, 2025 · Connect with enthusiasts of UK Bouldering and discuss all things related to bouldering, rock climbing, gritstone, sport climbing, and traditional climbing. Jan 27, 2025 · I haven’t had much need for serious avalanche decision making over the last couple of years. Jul 10, 2019 · Hi All, In August we are going to Zermatt as a 3 for the Skyrace weekend. There's BD Z4s, WC Zero Friends and DMM Dragonflys - all came out around 2020 and they are all very similar. The home of Climbing on reddit. 1. Jan 21, 2007 · Hillclimbs, sprints (UK style!), time trials and other speed events UKH forum News, Articles and Announcements direct from UKH Register to create a New Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 » My Forums This page shows the most recent topics in all of our forums. 8mu87po dtawh qb d3 zrp1q ybinu efps jea2 muel5 upzcx
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