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Contents May/June 2024
News
6: News
Bosi climbs Return of the Sleepwalker (Font 9A), Coxsey sends Fotofobia (Font 8B+) and Moore makes the true second ascent of The Groove (E9 7b).
Destinations / Crags / Features
10: Riders on the Storm Free – Patagonia
In an exclusive story for Climber, Siebe Vanhee, recounts the history-making first free ascent of Riders on the Storm on the East Face of the Torre Central.
24: Rhoscolyn – Anglesey’s Hidden Gem
Ferdia Earle writes about the superb trad climbing on this quality sea cliff on Anglesey/Ynys Môn in north Wales.
36: Easy Climbs – Hare Crag, Lake District
This picturesque group of granite buttresses close to Hardknott Pass has a range of quality lower-grade routes.
42: Joe Brown’s Eastern Grit – On the Shoulders of Giants
To kick off a new series, Graham Hoey describes the routes personal to him that Brown left on the Peak District’s eastern gritstone edges.
50: Bristol Sport Climbing
Steve Menadue looks at the recent developments in Bristol and surrounding crags, giving a whole new perspective to the sport climbing in the area.
Interview
30: Stefano Ghisolfi
Leading Italian climber Stefano Ghisolfi talks about his climbing life and ambitions.
Bouldering
62: Down Tor – Dartmoor
Dave Henderson takes us on a journey around the granite boulders of Down Tor on Dartmoor.
Training & Skills
68: The Climber’s Coach
Arêtes: Climbing on the Edge by Becca Lounds.
Gear
74: Gear Review – 3 to 4 season down sleeping bags.
The Climber test team review lightweight 3 to 4 season down sleeping bags.
80: Mini-gear Review – Arc’teryx Kragg Shoe
A first look at these new shoes from Arc’teryx.
Competition
80: Win – A pair of Arc'teryx Kragg shoes worth £140.
Regulars
16: The Climber’s Voice
Making the Grade by Mark Cobb.
22: UK Classics
Rake End Wall (VS 4c), Pavey Ark, Great Langdale, Lake District England.
58: James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini
James Pearson spends time with the legendary climber, Adam Ondra.
72: Book Reviews
Guidebooks Winter Climbs in the Cairngorms and Peak Bouldering reviewed.
82: BMC Update
The latest news from the British Mountaineering Council.
