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? 18th & 19th May – North Wales: Llanberis-based This was an amazing meetup. Find out more here 1st & 2nd June – Peak District: Windgather Sold Out 13th & 14th July – Lake District: Great Langdale BOOK NOW before tickets sell out 17th & 18th August – Classic Gritstone Climbing: The Roaches Tickets available soon 31st August - WiltonFest - Bolton Join the party atmosphere for some of Lancashire's best climbing. This is the BMC's most popular climbing festival … 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
The Trad Journey – Part 2/3
The next stop on your trad journey, is, of course, the kit. All of that lovely shiny expensive climbing gear that clinks so nicely at the local crag. The trad climbers metal skirt. But what is it all? What are those dangly, noisy items trad climbers seem to … [Read More...]
How to improve your lead climbing outdoors: Intro
Climbing is a mental challenge for me. I’ve felt embarrassed and frustrated in equal measure at my slow progress in trad lead climbing outdoors. If I had a pound for every time my friends and climbing partners said ‘you can easily do that – … [Read More...]
Final Ascent: The Legend of Hamish MacInnes Film Review
Hamish MacInnes is a renowned Scottish Mountaineer, credited with inventing the metal ice axe, the MacInnes stretches used in mountain rescue and many first ascents of mountains around the globe. This film charts his life almost in reverse. Currently 89, the … [Read More...]
Getting back into climbing
Whether it’s running out of time, life getting in the way, or recovering from injuries, sometimes you have to take a break from climbing. This seems to be something I do pretty often, every year. Getting back on the wall can then feel like a daunting milestone … [Read More...]
The Trad Journey – Part 1/3
The road to trad climbing is littered with lingo, gear, and a very specific set of skills. But don’t let that put you off! If you want to get into trad climbing but aren’t sure where to start - look no further! What even is trad climbing … [Read More...]
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...]
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