| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Type of mountaineer ... or a theme hint | Universal | 03 Jun 2025 |
| Athlete who might have a "belayed" reaction, and what 3-, 5-, 9-, and 30-Down each contain? | LA Times Daily | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Someone who may carry nuts and hexes | The Times Specialist Sunday | 20 May 2018 |
| Look good, heading for crag with agile mountaineer | The Telegraph Toughie | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Outdoorsman on the way up? |