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INTERVIEW: Mat Wright climbs Rhapsody, E11

Mat Wright has made the seventh ascent of Dave MacLeod's iconic route at Dumbarton Rock, Rhapsody.
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NEWS: New Route on South Face of Alaska's Mt. Dickey by Tom Livingstone and Gašper Pintar

Tom Livingstone and Slovenian partner Gašper Pintar have made a first ascent on the south face of Mt. Dickey (2909m) in Alaska's Ruth Gorge over four days, naming the line...
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ARTICLE: Who would have won Tokyo 2020 under the Paris 2024 scoring system?

In exactly one hundred days, sport climbing will once-again grace the Olympic Games, and the search for the next Olympic sport climbing champions will begin. When climbing...
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The Gregory Alpinisto LT 38 - A Minimalist All-Rounder

Rob talks us through Gregory's Alpinisto LT 38 - a minimalist approach pack, or streamlined ascent pack which is built for the Alps but could definitely be used as a cragging pack elsewhere.
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Win a Berghaus GORE-TEX summer climbing jacket worth £400

Summer is on its way and as you start scouring the UKC Crag Map to choose the next routes to tick off, you should check your climbing clothing is up to scratch too. There may be sunshine ahead, but a waterproof jacket is an essential item all year round. The Berghaus MTN Guide Alpine Pro Jacket is lightweight and durable, and built for climbing, whether in the UK or farther afield.

The MTN Guide Alpine Pro is made out of 3L GORE-TEX Pro to deliver rugged protection and performance that won't weigh you down. Ergonomic design and essential features help you move with ease, whether you're scrambling up a steep slope or reaching for the next hold halfway up an exposed face. The adjustable and helmet compatible fixed hood, deep napoleon style chest pockets and pit zips allow for extended use in variable conditions, and you can easily stow away this versatile shell when the sun shines.

 

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ARTICLE: The UK's Best Bouldering — Top Peak District Problems Below 7A

Outdoor bouldering can be one of the most rewarding and easily accessible ways to get out on rock. In this new series, we take a tour through different regions of the UK...

Photo of the Week
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Will Rupp

Congratulations to jim jones for being voted Gallery of the Week by UKC users.

There were 205 new photos added added to the Photo Galleries this week

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Grüezi bag - outstanding sleeping bags thanks to unique insulation

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