Jon Bracey

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Chamonix, United Kingdom

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Jon Bracey is one of Britain’s foremost alpinists having climbed many hard mixed routes in the Alps and established several new routes in Alaska, Greenland and the Himalayas. Along with his passion for expedition climbing, Jon has competed for Great Britain at the Ski Mountaineering World Championships, the Patrouille des Glaciers and the Pierra Menta.

Living in Les Houches with his family, he enjoys working year round as a IFMGA mountain guide.

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Patagonia VIDEO: Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey's Meltdown Lecture

Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey, two of the U.K.’s hottest alpinists, present The Meltdown Lecture Series. From November 22nd to December 4th, they will travel across the U.K, starting at the Kendal Mountain Festival. The two Patagon...

2 18 Oct, 2009

News Bracey and Helliker on Alaska's Moose's Tooth

3 16 May, 2008

News Jon Bracey, Neil Brodie, Jonny Baird on Grandes Jorasses

11 28 Sep, 2007

News Mount Hunter Success for Jon Bracey and Andy Houseman

8 21 May, 2007

News Bracey and Bullock climb new mixed route on Point Lachenal, Mt. Blanc du Tacul

3 24 Dec, 2006

News Success on Mt Kennedy for Jon Bracey and Rich Cross

4 1 Jun, 2004

Latest Reviews for Jon's Sponsors

Reviews from the UKH editorial team

Scarpa Mescalito TRK Pro GTX Men's and Women's Boots

"This feels like a nice 3-season walking boot that Scarpa have tried to winterise, without actually making it properly crampon compatible..." say Graham Uney and Sharon Kennedy. But for largely non-snowy use, and assuming the lack of half sizes...

5 26 Feb

Performance Headtorches - Petzl Nao RL, Silva FREE and Black Diamond Distance 1500

Torch technology moves on fast, and the latest generation of high power models are mind-bogglingly bright. Here we compare three headtorches that feature a dazzling 1000+ lumens of output. While they all...

26 2 Feb

Black Diamond First Light Stretch and First Light Hybrid Jackets

Designed to be worn on the go in a range of conditions, these midweight synthetic insulated jackets are each a good breathable choice for hillwalkers, climbers and mountaineers, says John McKenna. But one is cut rather better...

3 16 Jan

Patagonia Super Free Alpine Jacket

Making use of Gore's new PFC-free technology, this is an interesting lightweight mountain shell, says Dan Bailey - and one...

7 Jan

Gear of the Year 2023

Our reviewers see a lot of gear, and while most is pretty good there will always be a few real stand-outs. Looking back over the last...

6 Dec, 2023

Patagonia Triolet Jacket - PFC-Free, and Built to Take Abuse

Featuring Gore's new PFC-free ePE membrane, the Triolet is a superb and very burly shell, says Rob...

12 3 Nov, 2023

Recycled Gear - Reducing Our Impact

With a growing awareness of environmental issues, and the urgent need for greater sustainability, many outdoor brands...

3 3 Oct, 2023

Latest News from Jon's Sponsors

Announcements direct from manufacturers

Scarpa Mescalito Mids - Save 35%

Save 35% and pick up a pair of comfortable, lightweight, three-season hiking boots for just £149! Get ready for summer trekking, hiking and walking adventures.

17 May, 2023

SCARPA steps forward to sponsor mountain running events

SCARPA has signed up as title sponsor of the Great Lakeland 3Day for the next three editions of the event. In addition, the brand will become the exclusive footwear sponsor of the Montane Dragon's Back Race. Both are organised by...

31 Oct, 2022