Iconic Climbs - Cenotaph Corner, E1 5c stands central in the Llanberis Pass and remains arguably the UK’s most iconic trad rock climbing route since Joe Brown completed it’s first ascent in 1952. This article talks about the history of the route, the climbing equipment you may need to climb it, and links to podcasts and videos of the climb.

Important safety notice for Edelrid Ohm II, Ohmega and Fuse belay devices used for indoor and outdoor rock climbing.

We chat with climber and mountaineer Jon Gupta about what it’s like to climb Kangchenjunga 70 years after Joe Brown became one of the first Britons to climb above 8000m in the Himalaya.

The Climbers Shop and Joe Brown team went on a visit to La Sportiva in the Italian Dolomites to see how their rock climbing, mountaineering and running footwear is made and review the full range of La Sportiva technical outdoor clothing.

Enter our fantastic competition with Edelrid and UK Climbing to Climb Green and be in with a chance of winning an Eco Climbing Rope! Love the environment while you rock climb.