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Interview - Emma Twyford

Emma Twyford is one of the leading figures in the UK climbing scene. She's consistently been climbing in interesting places, on hard routes of all styles, and also manages to route-set as well. Chalkbloc caught up with Emma as she prepares to battle with The Big Bang (9a) again - and potentially become the first British woman to climb the grade. Good luck!

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Beal Opera 8.5mm Rope Review

Killian Buckley reviews the Beal Opera 8.5mm 60m rope - a triple-rated rope for single, twin and half use, and with...

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How To Start Dry Tooling

Want to get into dry tooling, or just curious what it's all about? GB Ice Team member Emma Powell gives us an overview.

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Holly Rees - Hard Sport Climbing

Holly Rees has quietly been crushing for several years, but recently made headlines when she climbed Mecca (8b+ at...

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Emma Twyford

Emma Twyford is one of the leading figures in the UK climbing scene. She's consistently been climbing in interesting...

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James McHaffie - The Dark Lord

It's not an exaggeration to say James McHaffie ('Caff') is one of the most accomplished climbers in the UK. With a...

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Ethan Walker

Ethan Walker has an impressive tick-list of sport and trad routes from around the world. Chalkbloc caught up with...

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Petzl Kliff Bag Quick Review

Petzl have produced a backpack for sport climbing, called 'KLIFF'. It's a simple, well thought-out bag which is ideal...

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Steve McClure

Steve McClure should need little introduction. A legend in British climbing, he's established cutting-edge sport...

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David Mason and Mina Leslie-Wujastyk

David Mason and Mina Leslie-Wujastyk are a couple based in Sheffield, but they've travelled and climbed extensively...

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Exped Venus III Tent Review

Choosing a tent for UK conditions that you might want to use for pretty much everything from valley camping to...

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Maddy Cope Interview

Maddy Cope has climbed extensively in the UK, in both sport and trad. She's now cranking out impressive grades (just...

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Angus Kille Interview - Hard Trad and Sport

Angus Kille has climbed an alarming number of hard, bold trad routes in the U.K. - and 8c sport routes to boot. He's...

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