Last year Climbing Magazine published a feature article on Jamie Logan, one of the great pioneers in North American free climbing and all around badass. After blazing a path of first ascents and first free ascents across North America, Jamie Logan transitioned to female in her late 60s, which she described as being “way scarier than the Emperor … [Read more...]
The Trad Journey – Part 3/3
By now, you’re hopefully feeling some psych for getting out and trying your hand at trad climbing. At first you may spend a long time seconding (following) your climbing partner/s up a variety of trad routes to get into the trad vibe and get used to handling all the gear. The exciting next stage of your trad journey is lead climbing, and putting it … [Read more...]
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 treasure so much? May I proudly present, my climbing cupboard - the favourite of … [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 – it’s well within your capability’, before I backed off a route (sometimes before even starting!), … [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 film documents his life as a man living with dementia who had been detained in a … [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 anyway? ‘Traditional’ climbing: rock climbing where climbers place all gear required 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 check out: Tommy Caldwell – The … [Read more...]
Climbing and the Olympics: Part One
Are you excited?! Just in case you haven’t heard (are you living in a climbing-free cave?), in 2016 it was announced that Sport Climbing, along with Skateboarding, Surfing and Karate, would be trialed at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. But a climbing competition? How do you decide who is the best climber in bouldering, lead and speed all at … [Read more...]
Why go to a Womenclimb Meetup?
Ever wanted to climb, but none of your friends are available? Ever felt daunted by a particular route, unsure how to go about it? Join one of our monthly Indoor Meetups, all across the UK! Each meetup is led by a wonderful Womenclimb Ambassador: ‘I became an ambassador for Womenclimb because I love sharing the joy and my passion for … [Read more...]
Destination Guide: Thorn Crag
I’ll be honest. I discovered Thorn Crag as a result of a somewhat desperate Google search: “easy bouldering UK”. As that search indicates, I am by no means a boulderer. A nasty ankle injury bouldering indoors early in my climbing career, compounded by a trip to Font with friends of vastly superior ability and not enough pads for me to toddle around … [Read more...]
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