Latest Climbing Features
England’s 5 tallest mountains: the legendary peaks of the Lake District
We reveal the 5 tallest mountains in England, the giants of the Lake District that have inspired generations of outdoor lovers
What’s better, hiking alone or with other people?
We ponder the age old question, considering the pros and cons of each and reaching a verdict – well, a personal one at least...
What is dry tooling in climbing? Axes at the ready!
As it continues to surge in popularity, we take a look at dry tooling, its history and how the pursuit emerged from mixed climbing
“I cried when I reached the summit of Ben Nevis”: how Helen Rennard completed a record-breaking winter circuit of Scotland’s 282 highest peaks
Helen Rennard is only the fifth person and second woman to record a Munro Round in winter – and she did it in 80 days
A guide to climbing rating systems across the world
Our expert guide to climbing rating systems will help you compare trad to sport, America to Europe, bouldering, scrambling, dry tooling and everything in between
What is a crux in climbing? Getting to grips with hardest parts of the ascent
We reveal how the crux impacts the overall grade of a route and consider famous examples from climbing history
What are the best mountaineering books? 10 high-altitude classics for armchair adventurers
Our guide to the best mountaineering books of all time picks out 10 seminal works that have informed and inspired generations
From the ‘father of rock climbing' to a 20-something star of bouldering: who are Britain’s greatest ever climbers?
We take a look at some of Britain’s greatest ever climbers, from the early pioneers to today’s benchmark setters
