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Some Numbers
23rd July 09
 

Around 20,000 people attended the event over the two days. In 2007 the event had around 8,000 visitors, and in 2008, some 15,000. The following statistics...

 
Urban Fell Race Results
14th July 09
 

1 - 15.16 - MV40 - Mick Stenton - DPFR2 - 15.23 - MV40 - Gavin Williams - DPFR3 - 15.26 - MV40 - Colin Lynch - Totley4 - 15.35 - M - Stephen Shanks -...

 
Orienteering Results
14th July 09
 

Orienteering results (mp = disqualified for going to an incorrect checkpoint or missing one out) Grand final results:Results for Class M Length 1.4km,...

 
Sunshine and a new world record wow the crowds in Millhouses
14th July 09
 

Sunshine and a new world record wow the crowds in MillhousesSome 20,000 visitors made this weekend's Cliffhanger event the most successful in its three...

 
Adventure Race Results
14th July 09
 

DW4 Challenge Round 2 Cliffhanger Main Event Sun 12/07/2009 15:40Results created by OEScore2003 © Stephan Krämer 2008Pl Stno Name ...

 
Mini Mountain Marathon Results
14th July 09
 

Cliffhanger Mini MM Sat 11/07/2009 16:04Results created by OEScore2003 © Stephan Krämer 2008 Pl Stno Name Club ...

 
Trailquest Results
14th July 09
 

Cliffhanger Trailquest Mon 13/07/2009 15:42Results created by OEScore2003 © Stephan Krämer 2008 Pl Stno Name Text1 ...

 
New Dyno Record Again!
13th July 09
 

Visiting American Skyler Weeks set a new World Dyno Record once again at Cliffhanger on Sunday. Skyler has visited Cliffhanger every year and each time...

 
British Bouldering Championships Results
13th July 09
 

Sheffield climbers Ned Fehally and Leah Crane both clinched the 2009 British Bouldering Championships crowns this yesterday at Cliffhanger by the narrowest...

 
Cliffhanger 2009 Images
13th July 09
 

Check out the amazing selection of images we've just uploaded to the website gallery, taken by official event photographer Alex Messenger. Alex was also...

 
Press Event Success Despite Heavy Rain!
8th July 09
 

Last night saw a very lively press event take place in the big top marquee at Millhouses Park. Heavy rain which saw flooding in parts of the city made...

 
Big Climbing News
6th July 09
 

At the Climbing World Championships in China over the weekend Sheffield based climber Dave Barrans finished in 3rd place, and the Dyno world record was...

 
Cliffhanger 2009 Lecture, Art & Film Programme
3rd July 09
 

Cliffhanger 2009 Lecture, Art & Film ProgrammeSupported by Harrison Cameras, Living Art & ShAFF Saturday Start  Title 11.00 Films...

 
Bouldering Marquee Goes Up
2nd July 09
 

The giant bouldering marquee went up this morning in Millhouses Park. Scaffolders in tomorrow. Wall builders start on Saturday....

 
Hayfisher Productions To Film Cliffhanger
2nd July 09
 

We're very pleased to announce that Hayfisher Productions will be filming Cliffhanger this year thanks to a grant awarded by Yorkshire Forward. Hayfisher...

 
Cliffhanger Video
30th June 09
 

We've uploaded some stunning photos taken by Jen Green and Sam Genders during the shooting of this video that we had made last week for Cliffhanger, thanks...

 
What's New At Cliffhanger
26th June 09
 

A whole range of exciting new events and outdoor activities will be showcased at Sheffield's prestigious Cliffhanger festival this year. The event will...

 
New Cliffhanger Film Goes Online
25th June 09
 

Watch parkour athlete Daniel Ilabaca and trials mountain bike rider Duncan Shaw in action on Sheffield's streets in this new High Definition video. Also...

 
Breathtaking Scale Model Added To Cliffhanger
24th June 09
 

Breathtaking scale model added to CliffhangerThe largest map of England and Wales in existence is the latest addition to next month's Cliffhanger event.The...

 
Arnold Laver Come On Board
23rd June 09
 

We are delighted to welcome back Arnold Laver as sponsors of the Bouldering Wall for the British Bouldering Championships....

 
Programme, Poster & Flier Uploaded
17th June 09
 

Download here.Please let us know if you would like us to send any to you....

 
Cliffhanger's Pedal Power Marks Cycling Week
10th June 09
 

Cliffhanger's pedal power marks cycling weekThe organisers of Sheffield's outdoor pursuits expo, Cliffhanger, are marking the start of National Bike Week...

 
Civic Leaders Drive Each Other Up The Wall In Cliffhanger Launch Mission
21st May 09
 

A rather unlikely climbing partnership marked the countdown to one of Sheffield's most eagerly anticipated summer events.Sheffield City Council leader...

 
Give Blood At Cliffhanger
19th May 09
 

The National Blood Service will be at Cliffhanger (Sat & Sun).If you would like to give blood, the bloodmobile will be open 9:30am-12:30pm/1:30pm-5:00pm....

 
Civic Leaders To Drive Each Other Up The Wall
19th May 09
 

A rather unlikely climbing partnership marks the countdown to one of Sheffield's most eagerly anticipated summer events next week.Sheffield City Council...

 
Visit Peak District & Derbyshire Support Cliffhanger
19th May 09
 

We're delighted to announce that Visit Peak District & Derbyshire have come on board to support Cliffhanger....

 
New Kids Bouldering Competition at Cliffhanger
19th May 09
 

Alpkit have built a climbing wall just for the kids. Dust off your trainers, put some magic dust on your fingers and up you go. They will be running a...

 
RSS Feeds Implemented - Keep Up To Date
7th May 09
 

We've just implemented RSS feeds on the website. This means that you can now keep up to date with additions to the 'News' and 'What's On' pages without...

 
Hallam FM
5th May 09
 

We're pleased to annouce that Hallam FM are supporting Cliffhanger as media sponsors....

 
Battle of the Boulderers:
5th May 09
 

Press Release: Battle of the Boulderers: BMC invites climbers to compete at CliffhangerThe best of British boulderers will compete for the title of national...

 
A Hot Summer Forecast
30th April 09
 

The UK is "odds on for a barbecue summer", with no repeat of the washouts of the last two years, according to Met Office forecasters.Temperatures are likely...

 
The Climbing Works and UKClimbing Come On Board
22nd April 09
 

We're very excited to have on board The Climbing Works and UKClimbing as Level 2 Sponsors. The Climbing Works, always supportive of Cliffhanger, will have...

 
All Credit Media Local & Regional PR Partner
22nd April 09
 

We're very pleased to announce that All Credit Media are to be the local and regional PR partner for Cliffhanger this year. "All Credit Media are thrilled...

 
Nick Clegg Pledges His Support
21st April 09
 

We're very pleased indeed to announce that Nick Clegg, Sheffield MP and leader of the Liberal Democrats is lending his support to Cliffhanger.Nick is a...

 
Sarah Stirling PR Appointed Specialist PR Consultant
21st April 09
 

We are pleased to announce that Sarah Stirling PR have been appointed the specialist PR consultants for Cliffhanger 2010. Sarah Stirling PR, expert in...

 
Lookers Ford Sponsor Cliffhanger
16th April 09
 

We're pleased to announce that Lookers Ford will be sponsoring Cliffhanger again in 2009....

 
planetFear to sponsor the Dyno Competition
3rd April 09
 

Leading online adventure sports resource planetFear will be supporting the Dyno competition this year at Cliffhanger. The Guinness Dyno World Record has...

 
Orienteering Ultrasprint at Cliffhanger
10th March 09
 

The UK's first ever Ultrasprint orienteering event will return to Cliffhanger this summer. A high intensity, high speed form of orienteering, the Ultrasprint...

 
Montane & Sheffield Hallam University Sponsor Event
10th March 09
 

We're pleased to annouce that Montane and Sheffield Hallam University are sponsoring Cliffhanger 2009....

 
Decathlon On Board Again
20th November 08
 

We're very pleased to announce today that Decathlon have come on board as a major sponsor of Cliffhanger 2009. This is the third year in a row that the...

 
Sheffield City Kayak Club To Attend Cliffhanger
28th October 08
 

Sheffield City Kayak Club will be attending Cliffhanger in July, putting on a whole host of activities and taster sessions on the boating lake. Details...

 
British Bouldering Championships Return To Cliffhanger
21st October 08
 

We are very pleased to announce that the British Bouldering Championships are to return to Cliffhanger for 2009. More information....

 
Ordnance Survey On Board
2nd September 08
 

We're very pleased to announce today that Ordnance Survey have come on board as a major sponsor of Cliffhanger 2009.Ordnance Survey is Great Britain's...

 
Venue Confirmed
29th August 08
 

We are very pleased to announce that Cliffhanger will take place again next year in Millhouses Park. Such was the feedback from those who came and the...

 
2009 Dates Announced
1st August 08
 

We're pleased to announce that Cliffhanger 2009 will take place on the weekend of July 11 and 12. ...