Scarpa are delighted to announce an exceptional response to its S-Factor competition, where the brand offered 4 places on its climbing team. Young climbers were invited to win a years placement and all associated product and coaching benefits.

Steve Roberts founder of the concept said " Emerging from a deluge of CV’s and proposals, Andy Earl and I have just finished appointing the 4 winners. The standard of applications was very high and it provided a challenge to only choose 4!. However we are very confident the 4 winners will add significant value to the existing exceptional Scarpa team. You can read more about these climbers and our existing team within the new "Team" section www.scarpa.co.uk/Team

The lucky winners are:
Ben Cossey 23
A visiting Aussie, Ben has already created a name in the Uk, with his head torch lit ascent of Parthion Shot E9 and solo of Gaia E8!.Celebrating his new deal, he marched up to Stanage and made the 3rd ground up ascent of Careless Torque Font 8a, sporting his Mago’s and new Scarpa team mat!. Set to reside in the UK for the next 5 years, we can only say watch this space!

Zoe Ogden 24
A talented boulderer and sports climber, recently appointed to the British team, with strong aspirations to develop in competitions and on sports climb in the UK.


Daniel Kennard 22
Based in Huddersfield and all ready well established in the Yorkshire scene, Daniel has an impressive list of boulder and routes ascents on his CV already with loads more to come.

Leah Crane 17
Described by Planet Fear as "the Uk’s most promising female rock athlete!", Leah is also a member of the British bouldering team. A real all rounder, she has an impressive CV, including sports, trad, solo and ice!

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