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Yma o Hyd (E10 7a), James McHaffie's direct start to Mission Impossible (E9 7a), has received three ascents in a single day, from Hazel Findlay, James Taylor, and Tom Pearce. Having been working the route in 30 degree heat, a window of good conditions finally came along, and all three were able to make good use of it.

The Black Cuillin are Scotland's most demanding mountains, twelve Munros that form the biggest obstacle between most hillwalkers and completing all 282 3000-ers. But don't be daunted! Here Cicerone Press, publisher of the new guide to the Skye Munros by Adrian Trendall, offer a beginner's guide to get you started. Stand at the head of Glen Brittle on a clear morning and the case for the Cuillin makes itself.

Looking for summer trad climbing? Local mountain guide Cain Olsen shares his 7 best trad routes in the Brenta Dolomites - from Severe to E1. The Dolomites are out of this world. Vertical orange-grey limestone walls and inaccessible spires tower over lush green alpine meadows and cosy refuges. And, when you're four pitches up an exposed limestone spire, the climbing will feel pretty out there too.

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Shauna Coxsey has made the fourth ascent, and first female ascent, Quiet Storm, 8B+, in the Gotthard Pass, Switzerland. The boulder was established just a few weeks ago by Francesco Berardino, and saw quick repeats at the hands of both Stefano Ghisolfi and Jorge Díaz-Rullo. Jorge described the boulder as comprising 'powerful and tension[y] moves on really cool but sharp crystal holds that demanded maximum efficiency on every attempt because of the skin'.

While much of the UK sweltered through another scorching weekend, we'd only just returned from the Isle of Pabbay in Scotland, where the apparent 'heatwave' seemed to have stopped right at the border. Instead of forcing us to search for shade, Scotland was busy being Scotland - treating us to what felt like an endless spell of rain and wind.

Reviewed by John McKenna - Rockfax and Elle Hopkins A longstanding favourite, the Adjama (men's) and Luna (women's) are Petzl's do-everything harnesses; comfortable and adjustable, able to handle sport or trad, single or multi-pitch. With adjustable legs, five decent gear loops and a genuinely comfy and supportive build, we've used it for pretty much everything, from sea cliff trad at Gogarth to single pitch sport.

We’ve been testing two pieces of climbing kit from Beal: the Booster III 9.7mm rope and the Morpheus harness. The Booster III is a 9.7mm single rope with Beal’s UNICORE construction and Dry Cover treatment, aimed at climbers after a balance of handling, durability and weight. Alongside it, we’ve been using the Morpheus harness, an adjustable all-rounder designed for comfort, ease of use and a decent range of climbing, from indoor sessions to days on rock.

Summer Hill Running What counts as essential gear for hill running? You want to avoid excess weight, but how light is right when you still need to be dressed and equipped for mountain weather? What to do about eating and drinking? Do poles actually make much difference? In this look at the essentials for summer running in the hills, Keri Wallace answers some key FAQs. What's inside someone's hill running bag can tell you a lot about them.

E2 - The 'magic grades' in climbing have traditionally been E1, E3 and E5, but when it comes to Scottish mountain rock though, E2 is one of - if not the - magic grade. The quantity and quality of the routes at E2 is astounding, with a wide variety of world class routes which should be high on anyone's agenda. If you complete any route within this list, it's likely you'll have done one of the best routes you'll ever do.