We are so excited to launch our outdoor Meetups programme, which everyone has been asking for. Put the dates in your diary: 13th & 14th April – Peak District: Stanage Edge Not confident outdoors? Book onto our instructed session: Instructed Climbing £35 - full day Confident Outdoors Register to join us on Saturday (Free) Saturday Tickets Register to join us on Sunday (Free) Sunday Tickets 18th & 19th May – North Wales: Llanberis-based Tickets available soon 1st & 2nd June – Peak District: Windgather Tickets available soon 13th & 14th July – Lake District: Location tbc Tickets available soon 17th & 18th August – Classic Gritstone Climbing: The Roaches Tickets … Read more >
Featured Interview
WTF is the Women’s Trad Festival?!
If you were one of the lucky ticket-holders to the Women's Trad Festival (WTF) last year, you'll probably know that tickets sold out in 4 minutes. Yes, you read that right. We caught up with 3 of the the organisers - Charlie, Hetty and Ellie - to find out why it's such a big deal, and why you … [Read More...]
Featured Top Tip
The Countryside Code – What is it?
The countryside code is a set of guidelines that helps people to enjoy the outdoors whilst protecting the rights of landowners and helping everyone to take responsibility for themselves whilst they are out enjoying nature. It gives guidance on what you should and shouldn't do, so that you and … [Read More...]
Latest Blog Posts
Climbing Exercises for Beginners
Starting out with climbing can seem quite daunting at first: completely new kit, knots and belaying techniques that need to be learnt, and the lingo that goes along with a new sport. If you’re just starting out, try these drills to help improve your technique … [Read More...]
Destination Guides – by you!
Do you have a favourite crag you want to shout about? Have you stumbled on the perfect set of beginner's boulders? Esoteric or popular; piddly 9 metre single pitch gruntwork or long multipitch exposure; everything in between and around...we want to hear about … [Read More...]
Outdoor Meetup // Wales (Part 1)
Something amazing happened at our meetup today. You might want to find out to see if you want some of the same - we've got lots more meetups happening soon for you to join in. Our meet ups are designed to adapt and meet the needs of the people who … [Read More...]
Film Review: ‘Liv along the way’
This short 24 minute Salomon film, shown as part of the Mountains on Stage Lineup, demonstrates the formidable strength of Liv Sansoz. Her aim is to climb all the summits in the Alps that are over 4000metres, of which there are a hearty 82, in around a … [Read More...]
Mental Fortitude Required for Climbing
Molly Burdick may have only started climbing three years ago, but she’s already very good at it despite having a heart problem. Recently she shared with Women Climb her secrets, one of which is a steely resolve and a relentlessness borne out of her desire to … [Read More...]
Climbing Books to Enjoy This Summer
As the Easter weekend proved, summer is well underway. More daylight and longer hours means much more time spent outdoors, but that doesn’t mean you need to neglect climbing completely during your down time. Here are some of the best climbing-related books to … [Read More...]
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