Bergsportdag 2010

Bergsportdag 2010

Europa’s grootste ijsklimwand geopend

Heutal in Unken (Land Salzburg) is sinds eind januari de trotse eigenaar van de grootste artificiële ijsklimwand van Europa. De wand heeft een oppervlakte van 255 m2 en een maximale hoogte van 16 meter.

Martin Fickweiler terug naar Baffin Island

Na twee eerdere expedities naar Baffin Islands in 2006 en 2007 zal Martin Fickweiler in de maanden mei en juni van dit jaar  een solo-expeditie ondernemen naar Sam Ford Fjord op Baffin Island, Canada.

Climbers wanted for BMC International Meet!

In an exciting new initiative we’re holding the 2010 summer international meet at the Count House hut (Bosigran, Cornwall) in conjunction with the Climbers’ Club. The Meet takes place from 9 to 16 May.

Wild Camping Forum

On open Wild Camping Forum will be held in Snowdonia this March.

Mountain Leader Training seeks Executive Officer

Mountain Leader Training is seeking an Executive Officer to lead the development and coordination of Mountain Training in Wales, Scotland, England & Northern Ireland.

A Guide to Mountain Climbing Photography

The blessing of mountain climbing photography is also its curse. Because it is so difficult to get there in the first place, because the climbing itself takes up so much effort and concentration, one has to make all sorts of compromises with the photography, and often bring back pictures that are disappointing, at least when compared to the experience that has just been lived. Virtually all the climbers I know bring a small point-and-shoot camera (digital or film) and use it only during long breaks and on the summit. But it doesn't have to be. DSLRs have gotten good enough that they can be brought on a technical climbing expedition, all the way to the summit. Here is how.

UKClimbing.com Alpine Festival 2010 at Plas y Brenin

In April 2010 Plas y Brenin are set to host the first ever UKClimbing.com Alpine Festival.

This unique weekend is made up of a series of opt-in workshops covering almost every form of Alpine preparation along with plenty of opportunity to consolidate your existing skills, developing your experience and boost your confidence for the coming Alpine season.

All of this for just £130, included in that is two nights accommodation, all your food, world class coaching and tuition, and guest speakers on Saturday night. Perfect timing prior to the Alpine Summer ahead, it's just too good to miss!. Book your place now.

UKClimbing.com content in January 2010

A summary of all the latest content on UKClimbing.com from the past month, including: 10 new articles, 31 product announcements and 6 independent gear reviews from the UKC testers.

This summary includes two of our Review Articles for 2009 - Bouldering and Sport Climbing.