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Inis Mór - On The Edge

Steve McClure

Word had been filtering down of huge cliffs of perfect limestone towering over the sea. 14 km of unbroken costal climbing. There were caves on a massive scale, and potential for literally hundreds of routes of all grades. And in a beautiful island setting off the west coast of Ireland. It sounded too good to be true. How come everyone wasn’t going?

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Understanding Avalanche Forecasts - Gaia Adventures

Sam Farnsworth and Will Nicholls (of Gaia Adventures) shares their thoughts about avalanches - in particular, how to...

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Uisdean Hawthorn & Photography - Interview

Uisdean Hawthorn has an ever-expanding portfolio of photographs taken from wild alpine routes around the world...

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Petzl Helmets - Top And Side Protection

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Sport Climbing on Portland - Sam Parsons's Favourite Photos

Sam Parsons suggests Portland has some of the best mid-grade sport routes in the UK, with a warm climate for...

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Inis Mór - On The Edge With Steve McClure

Word had been filtering down of huge cliffs of perfect limestone towering over the sea. 14 km of unbroken costal...

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Chasing 'Type 1 Fun' in Patagonia - Ben Silvestre

Ben Silvestre writes about his recent trip to Patagonia with Pete Graham, in January/February 2019. The pair enjoyed...

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Wet, Wet, Wet

Tom Livingstone writes about the perils of a trad climbing road trip around the UK. With changeable weather, the cafe...

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Searching the Edge

James Monypenny recounts a wild expedition to the Ladakh region of India with the late Cory Hall. The pair quested...

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100 Years of Solitude - Murdoch Jamieson

Murdoch Jamieson writes about avoiding FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) - by climbing a stunning-looking new route at...

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Passing An MIA Assessment In Style

The process of passing the Mountaineering Instructor Award takes time, commitment and sacrificing other goals, in this...

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La Sportiva Miura VS Review

This review was written in 2016 by Tom Livingstone. The Miura is still one of his favourite shoes, three years later. Total...

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Petzl NOCTILIGHT Review

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