September – November 2016
Read the editorial and check out the contents of the latest issue. With up-to-date news coverage, training articles, gear reviews, celebrity profiles, technical tips covering a wide variety of subjects, event reports, big glossy pics and enthralling articles. FEATURES Pink Poms and Soggy Saffas BMC / MCSA Exchange by Julia Wakeling & Candice Bagley Climbing …
Pink Poms and Soggy Saffas – BMC and MCSA Exchange
words by Candice Bagley pic by Ben Heason Much ado about greatness Green Welsh countryside surrounded us and the soggy weather made for cosy morning coffee beside the fireplace, perusing TIME magazine. I was in the stone-walled Climbers Club Hut in the Llanberis Pass, reading an article about greatness. It got me wondering who in …
Climbing at Umgeni and Other Stories
words and pic by Sam Stainton Hopping into the car at six in the morning is never an easy task, but as climbers we tend to do that a lot. The four of us were off on an adventure to explore ‘the unknown’, our destination being the crags of KwaZulu-Natal. Shortly after our arrival in …
The Bells, The Bells!
pic by Glenn Robbins An extract from Andy Pollitt’s autobiography, Punk in the Gym. The second ascent (onsight) of one of the hardest routes (at the time) in Britain. I thoroughly enjoyed the game of snooker. Its angles, technicality and the need to always ‘think three moves ahead’ – so be mindful of ‘position’. Always. …
Cautionary Tales
words and pic by Ant Hall Part narrative, part near-miss report, part instructional, Ant Hall revives our safety column discussing a topical theme each quarter . . . As I departed for Yosemite, Simon Larsen, my long-time climbing mentor, bid me adieu with: ‘Have a ball for me . . . remember to tie knots …
Bichos in Rocklands
Here’s the footage of our trip to Rocklands ZA in summer 2016. Benj and Marvin spent 5 weeks there while Andrea and Benj joined them halfway through. It was an incredible journey. Minus one leg, a ruined car, 2kg wrecked skin, but a thousand reasons for going back next summer. 0:13 Hole in One 1:08 …
GREAT WIDE OPEN: Episode 3 – The Rockstar
The video profile on Alex Honnold, filmed by actor and film director Jared Leto.
Chris Sharma In Aruba
Almost three years ago I met an amazing, beautiful woman named Jimena that has changed my life for the better in so many ways. Our journey brought us to the beautiful island of Aruba where we explored some amazing off the grid climbing.
Climbing Officially Approved for 2020 Olympics
It’s official. Climbers will compete for gold in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Today the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved a package of new events including baseball/softball, karate, skateboarding, climbing, and surfing. The decision was based on a desire to appeal to a young audience. “We want to take sport to the youth,” said IOC President …
The Alex Megos Formula – Episode III, Gravity
In search of Alex Megos’ formula for success, part 3 in the 4-part series stops at the legendary Peak District in the UK. Here Alex uncovers the mystery behind mystical routes and takes on one of the most historic routes climbing has to offer: Hubble. What does Alex have to say about the climb? “Hubble …