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Dmitry Sharafutdinov Becomes the New IFC World Boulder Champion
It was a good day for Dmitry Sharafutdinov, sending all problems in just 5 attempts and going on to win the title of World Boulder Champion for the second time (the first was Aviles in 2007). Adam Ondra from the Czech Republic took home silver, separated from Sharafutdinov by just 3 extra attempts. The second [...]
Loose bolts warning for Harrison Rocks
The BMC has been informed that one of the belay bolts on a route at Harrison’s Rocks has become dangerously loose. The route in question is Slimfinger Crack, 5c in the North Central Area. via BMC – Equipment Advice. Check out the link above for the full story from the BMC. And if you’re climbing [...]
The Mammut Peak Project – Update
Fancy joining a mountaineering expedition , courtesy of Mammut? Well here’s your chance. If you haven’t seen it already, Mammut are celebrating their 150th birthday with a massive project. 150 teams will scale 150 mountains. If you are part of one of the teams selected you will be joined by a Mammut guide for your [...]
Product recall on Petzl GriGri2
Petzl has discovered that exerting excessive force on the fully extended handle of the GRIGRI 2 can cause internal damage, such that the GRIGRI 2 handle may become stuck in the open position. When the handle is stuck in this position the assisted braking function is disabled. A damaged GRIGRI 2 in this configuration will [...]
Important notice from the BMC, Cioch Direct unstable rock warning
Skye Mountain Rescue Association are recommending that climbers avoid Cioch Direct on the Sron Na Ciche, following rockfalls in late May. The popular climb Cioch Direct has suffered recent rockfalls. On the 31st May, one climber died and two others were seriously injured on the route. via BMC – Safety & Skills. Please take note [...]
Countdown to Cliffhanger
With just under a fortnight to go until Sheffield’s Cliffhanger, the festival’s on track to be bigger and better than ever with a revamped website, a video trailer by award-winning film-maker Alastair Lee and a programme bursting at the seams. Festival director Matt Heason said: “Cliffhanger’s renowned for playing host to some of the world’s [...]
Apparel Industry Leaders Launch Sustainable Apparel Coalition
VENTURA, CA – March 1, 2011 – A group of leading apparel and footwear brands, retailers, manufacturers, non‐governmental organizations (NGOs), academic experts, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today launched the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. The Coalition will work on a collaborative approach to reduce the environmental and social impacts of apparel and footwear products sold [...]
Chicks spread their wings at Malham Cove
The three Peregrine falcon chicks born in Malham Cove in the Yorkshire Dales National Park are starting to take to the skies. The youngsters have been seen to make their first flights by staff and volunteers from the RSPB and the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) who run a special free peregrine watch viewpoint [...]
Summer Ladder competition 2011 at Climb Newcastle
If you didn’t take part last year the ladder is effectively a 12 week competition, with four weeks to try each of 3 problem sets. You hand your scorecard in at the end of every session and we keep the scores live on the website (that’s the ladder part as you can watch yourself move [...]
Pembroke – latest access information
Nesting birds, breeding seals, and exploding mortars, all combined with some seriously tidal cliffs do their best to confuse most climbers. Here’s the latest news and updates on access to help you make the most of a visit to the brilliant cliffs of Pembroke. via BMC – Access & Conservation. This is essential reading for [...]
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