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'Climb' magazine have just released their 100th issue. They are celebrating in style and have gone to town with a great issue, which happens to include an interview with me! It's worth a look for all...

I thought I’d let you all know about the new DMM Classic rope bag that I’ve been using over the last few months. It’s got a simple yet funky design in hard wearing material and awesome colours;...

I recently did some interesting work for the UIAA; I was asked to provide a voiceover for some new competition ice climbing videos they've made. They are aimed at younger and less experienced...

In the run up to ShAFF 2013 (for which I am judging the films), the organisers run ‘expert nights’. This year’s Climbing night will be a revisit of the Women’s Climbing Symposium 2012. Many...

Christmas is nearly upon us and the New Year beckons...which for me and DMM means The Outdoor Show at The Excel Arena in London. It has become a regular date in the calendar and there are always lots...

Recently, I got some bad news that one of the good guys in the climbing world has terminal cancer. His name is John Ellison and he has been involved in the comp scene for years as a judge and helps...

Kendal Mountain Festival 2012 drew to a close on Sunday night. I was there all week judging a total of 66 films along with Simon Yates and Ian Smith. It was entertaining, exhilarating, motivating and...

Today, we have a question from Zof that adresses having erratic climbing days and the struggle of maintaining good techniqe if you can't always get outdoors consistently. Read more here...

check out my blog here It was a great day, like last year. The format had moved forward and this gave the opportunity for some interesting talks on top off good climbing.

I am pleased to announce that I will be judging the films at the Kendal festival again this year. I was a judge about five years ago and have also judged at the last three ShAFF's, so I know what I'm...