Climber Gets Stuck in Crack and Wins UKC Photo of the Week

NEWS: Climber Gets Stuck in Crack and Wins UKC Photo of the Week

After his leg got stuck in a crack at Rosyth Quarry in Fife and a rescue team were called out, Jacob Holder did not expect that a photo depicting his misfortune would win the popular vote ahead of 5* mountain shots in our UKC Photo of the Week competition. While wedging a limb in the rock can be a serious issue - with the worst outcomes ranging on a sliding scale from soiling oneself to a 127 Hours-esque self-amputation - thankfully Jacob did not require medical attention and can see the funny side. In response to comments asking for more details—despite the image of ladders and high-vis jackets surrounding a climber stuck a few metres off the floor being 'worth a thousand words', as one commenter wrote—we spoke to Jacob to find out what went wrong. We also asked WideBoy Pete Whittaker for tips on how to help prevent every climber's worst nightmare. Do you know your jams from your bone locks?

NEWS: 8B+ and two 8B's for Shauna Coxsey

Shauna Coxsey has just returned from a fruitful trip to La Pedriza, Spain, where she climbed two 8B boulders and an 8B+ in the space of just four climbing days.

DESTINATION GUIDE: Overlooked: Wharncliffe Bouldering

As the new year brings some cooler temperatures and crisp days, it's a good opportunity to explore some new areas on your next day out bouldering and give the classics a well...

Destination Guide

Curbar Edge: Top Bouldering in the Peak District

Rob Greenwood, Tim Hill and Xa White show us around Curbar Edge in The Peak District. Curbar is, in our opinion, one of the most underrated circuits in the Peak District. This isn’t to say Curbar is unpopular, because it isn’t. In fact, it’s home to one of the most popular boulders in the country - the Trackside Boulder; however, it’s all too easy to get stuck at that boulder - and many do - but the intention of this video is to encourage people to explore further, because there are some absolute gems further afield along the edge.

The North Face Pumori Collection - Complete Alpine Protection

Named after the beautiful pyramid-shaped peak in the Mahalangur section of the Himalayas, the Summit Pumori GORE-TEX® Pro Jacket harnesses a seam-sealed three-layer GORE-TEX® Pro shell for high-performing waterproof-breathable protection - even in the harshest mountain conditions.

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REVIEW: The North Face Summit Pumori Gore-Tex Pro Jacket

The Summit Pumori Jacket is the top-end shell in The North Face range for winter climbing and mountaineering. With a chunky Gore-Tex Pro fabric and a set of features aimed...

Photo of the Week

Retracing our steps along a mile long length of ridge above 6000m in the Salimor Khola region

Hamish Frost

Congratulations to Hamish Frost for being voted Gallery of the Week by UKC users.

There were 174 new photos added added to the Photo Galleries this week

New Jazzi Jacket - comfort in challenging condition

The North Face Men’s Jazzi GORE-TEX Jacket will keep you dry and comfortable in the hills. Waterproof, breathable protection is ensured thanks to the GORE-TEX technology, so that you can focus on the hike ahead. The feature-rich design includes a helmet compatible hood, pit zips for venting, and an internal drop pocket. Velcro cuff tabs and a hem drawcord let you adjust the fit while blocking the cold and wet.

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