November 2019
- Friday 1st November 2019
Issue Information
Exposed
6: Sun rock. Chris Sharma high on Cadena Perpetua (F8c) in Catalunya, Spain.
News
8: News
Emma Twyford – first British women to climb F9a, RHM report, Whittaker repeats Recovery Drink.
Destinations / Crags / Features
14: Poetry – Bwlch y Moch, Tremadog by David Wilson
22: Wild at Heart – The Cobbler
Mike Hutton journey’s to Scotland’s Arrochar Alps and the magical rock of The Cobbler.
26: Easy Grit Climbing – Back Forest, Staffordshire
An underrated gritstone gem of a venue for lower grade climbers.
34: Runnel Vision – Adventure in Brazil
Mike ‘Twid’ Turner and friends climb an incredible new route in the heart of Brazil.
40: Denali Calls
The chequered history of Denali, North America’s highest mountain at 20,310ft.
48: Hiding in Plain Sight: The Gwynant Valley
One of Snowdonia’s quieter spots with great climbs and boulder problems.
Bouldering
54: Wilton Quarries - Lancashire
Robin Müller tours the quarries of Wilton in search of the best bouldering.
Indoor Climber
58: The Road to Tokyo – part 3
The Hachioji World Championship and the first Olympic qualifications.
Training & Skills
62: The Climber’s Coach
Working your weaknesses whilst staying motivated.
Gear
68: New gear preview for 2020
72: Soft Shell review
Bruce Goodlad looks at the latest products in soft shell clothing.
77: Mini-gear review
Ortlieb’s Atrack 45L rucksack.
Regulars
16: The Climber’s Voice
A Solo Life Lesson by Oli Eyre.
18: UK Classics
Lakeland Cragsman (HVS 5a), Sergeant Crag Slabs, Langstrath, Lake District.
30: James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini
It’s safety time for James.
66: Book Reviews
David Wilson’s The Equilibrium Line and Chasing Denali by Jon Waterman.
78: BMC Update
The latest news from the British Mountaineering Council.
82: Climber Legends
Paul Pritchard.