Latest Climbing Features
Scotland’s tallest mountains: 5 giants of the Highlands
We reveal the 5 tallest mountains in Scotland, from the mighty Ben Nevis to the giants of the Cairngorms National Park
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
Wales’ 5 tallest mountains: soaring Snowdonian giants
We reveal the highest mountains in Wales: storied peaks that rise high above a landscape rich in history and legend
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
We climbed a mountain to celebrate International Women’s Day – and got mansplained at the top
Even at the top of a mountain in the Scottish Highlands, these elite runners weren’t safe from mansplaining – why is it so hard for men to respect women in the hills?
“I love the creativity of it all”: an introduction to paraclimbing, the newest Paralympic sport
Three-time world champion Matthew Phillips gives us the low down on paraclimbing
Who is Conrad Anker? The American 'rock star' climber who discovered George Mallory’s body on Everest
From discovering Mallory to losing his best friend in an avalanche on Shishapangma, Conrad Anker’s career in the mountains is one of extreme highs and lows
