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24/04/2019

https://www.thebmc.co.uk/getting-started-bouldering-outdoors-climbing

Here’s how to transfer your budding bouldering skills from coloured blobs at an indoor climbing wall to real rock outside.

11/04/2019

Some nice tips on climbing outdoors for the first time! Top tip, check the weather. Even better, ask someone who's been to the crag for some tips and recommended routes too :)

https://www.thebmc.co.uk/wall-rock-top-tips-new-outdoor-climbers?fbclid=IwAR3ZwD8xu-h6mMpnFJqbpoH7geO22TOwDX3Dd-1neEDchrqZF6-FejUYwJs

Transitioning from resin to rock is a really exciting opportunity to develop yourself and improve your climbing. However, it’s not always a smooth segue into crushing the same grade outdoors! To help, we’ve put together some top tips to help you get started.

19/03/2019

If you're in London you can catch the famous BANFF Mountain Film Festival showing tonight, tomorrow, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Union Chapel. Get your adrenaline pumping with a friendly crowd in this great venue.

21/02/2019

Using the mind to become a better climber:

Grabbing a foothold on mindfulness.

21/02/2019

Facts on fear: an article starting to look at some of the chemicals behind climbing, written by climbing instructor Sally Lisle:

Sally Lisle shares four simple (but not necessarily easy) tools to help you grapple with fear when it kicks in mid climb... If you are operating on the cusp of controlling/losing control of your...

13/02/2019

https://www.france24.com/en/20190123-climbing-star-thompson-smith-aims-broaden-sports-appeal

Climbing star Thompson-Smith aims to broaden sport's appeal

07/02/2019

https://rockandice.com/rock-climbing-training/free-climbing-tips-why-get-stronger-when-you-can-get-better/?cn-reloaded=1

Being good at rock climbing is all about learning proper technique and then ingraining it so it becomes second nature. In the long run, technique will take you much further than a strong back and … Continue reading "Free Climbing Tips: Why Get Stronger When You Can Get Better?"

27/01/2019

They say that the sport of bouldering caught on in the early 20th century... but we prefer this version of history

23/01/2019

If you thought Alex Honnold was cool, check out the incredible story of Tommy Caldwell. An inspiration for all the boulderers who thought rope climbing isn't for them...?
https://youtu.be/5Hc8tB9uhho

AVAILABLE TO OWN ON DIGITAL NOVEMBER 20TH AND ON DEMAND DECEMBER 4TH http://radi.al/TheDawnWall Legendary free climber Tommy Caldwell tries to get over heart...

17/01/2019

A very honest but also inspiring article about the transition from indoor to outdoor climbing. Swapping bright plastic murple or hendrix handholds for a grey continuum of bumps isn't easy to prepare for, but exhilirating if you get the chance to try it.

Even the pros get scared sometimes, promise.

16/01/2019

https://youtu.be/ZRTNHDd0gL8

Watch the scenes of intense training climbing on this short, released in 2017. Adam Ondra, one of the world's best climbing athletes, memorises the moves, trains his muscles and uses his huge determination to master the "world's hardest graded climb".

What it takes to climb the world’s first 9c? Let’s find out in Silence, a movie by Bernardo Giménez. It shows what preceded the afternoon of September 3, 201...

04/01/2019

An inspiring video from paraclimber Anoushe.

"Just because nobody else has done it, or you don't know anybody else who's done it, doesn't mean you can't"

Don't be scared to try something new - chase your impossible.

01/01/2019

Our new year’s resolution:

Climb more. It doesn’t have to be better, harder, or stronger. Climb for yourself, for your wellbeing and for your own goals.

Robbie from Edelrid has some ideas for setting goals that work for you.
https://youtu.be/2s99suMzyiU?t=110

In his brand new series of rock climbing training videos, Robbie Phillips shows you how to reach the perfect mindset and training technique to achieve your c...

29/12/2018

https://www.chalkuptravel.co.uk/blog/2018/12/29/be-boulder-in-2019-londons-climbing-scene-is-on-the-up

Read about the latest projects in London’s booming climbing scene

27/12/2018

A handy list showing many of the climbing centres across the UK. If you have some free time between Christmas and New Year, why not take your friends and family along to your nearest wall? https://www.abcwalls.co.uk/find-a-wall/

All climbing activities have a risk of serious injury or death. Participants must recognise that even if they follow all good practice there may still be the risk of accident and injury. It is the responsibility of the participant to adhere to the conditions of use.

23/12/2018

Remember reading about Alex Honnold's death-defying solo ascent of El Capitán? You can relive his story in cinemas this Christmas. Here is a list of places showing the documentary “Free Solo” bit.ly/FreeSoloUK

Search for screenings / showtimes and book tickets for Free Solo. See the release date and trailer. The Official Showtimes Destination brought to you by Dogwoof

10/12/2018

Ever wondered if there is more to bouldering than plastic holds and indoor walls?
Youtube has millions of videos showing bouldering outdoors. You could spend hours searching through them, or you could just watch our favourite one. Short and sweet, made by Road.Ramble

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjcMRRe9xlQ&t=0s&list=LLsMzt-uToUUhoGFVsTN94qA&index=2

The Forest of Fontainebleau, France, is home to some of the most magical bouldering on the planet. It offers endless climbing and exploring potential across ...

04/12/2018

A "high performance" chalk set, yes please!

Here is a climbing gift guide to help you find something they will actually use and be excited about!

01/12/2018

Málaga in the sun is awesome... Excited to come back and climb again in El Chorro! Got to be one of the best ways to bring in the new year.

26/11/2018

Bleau bouldering trip - even though none of us were in great climbing shape it was great to try out some of the easier routes and bump into some old friends along the way.

25/11/2018

So it's November, time to start looking back at an awesome year of climbing!
First up: Bouldering Trip to Albarracín, Spain