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Climber September/October 2017

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contents<br />

News<br />

6: News<br />

UK’s first F9b by McClure, British Bouldering Comp report, News round-up.<br />

competition<br />

21: WIN 1 of 3 Sea to Summit Insulated UltraLight Mat’s worth £105 each.<br />

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Exposed<br />

14: Stunning image from the USA<br />

Destinations | Crags | Features<br />

24: Dinas Mot – Welsh trad<br />

Mark Reeves celebrates one of the best easily accessible mountain crags in the UK.<br />

38: Nesscliffe – Big routes and big lines<br />

Legendary climber Nick Dixon praises this stunning sandstone crag in Shropshire.<br />

54: Welcome to Stoney Sport<br />

New developments and old classics in Stoney Middleton Dale, Peak District’s<br />

highest concentration of mid-grade sport climbs.<br />

interview<br />

32: Steve McClure<br />

Talking about life and the UK’s first F9b, Rainman.<br />

Bouldering<br />

44: Torrridon Blocs<br />

Mike Hutton visits this wonderful area in north-west Scotland.<br />

Training & Skills<br />

64: The <strong>Climber</strong>’s Coach<br />

How to perfect your power endurance.<br />

Gear<br />

68: Bumper review – Lightweight bivvy and camping kit<br />

A look at lightweight bivvy bags, sleeping mats, sleeping bags and tents for those<br />

off the beaten track trips.<br />

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Regulars<br />

16: UK Classics<br />

The Skull (E4 6a), Diffwys Ddu (Cyrn Las), North Wales.<br />

18: The <strong>Climber</strong>’s Voice<br />

Looking for the key by Wil Treasure.<br />

22: Ascent of Man<br />

Everest – Hillary and Tenzing.<br />

50: James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini<br />

Caroline talks about injuries and mind.<br />

62: Book Reviews<br />

Spain’s best-kept secret: El Desfiladero de la Hermida guidebook review.<br />

78: BMC Update<br />

The latest news from the British Mountaineering Council.<br />

82: Mountaineering Legends<br />

Toni Egger.<br />

Front Cover: Paul Harrison on the upper wall of Private Prosecutions (F6c), Horseshoe Quarry, Derbyshire.<br />

Photo: David Simmonite

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