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...]
Best VS crags
Spring is finally here and our trad gear is rattling to get out of the closet and onto the crag. For some early season inspiration we thought we’d bring you five of the best crags in England and Wales (sorry Scotland and NI!) for climbing that lovely mid-grade VS (Very Severe), with some added bonus places you might like to check out … [Read more...]
Monday Motivation: First indoor climb at 99!
Think you’re too old to learn new tricks?! How about this amazing 99-year old grandma who just did her first indoor climb… For Tim Dobson, watching his grandma tie in and start her first ever climb was probably not the calmest moment of his life. Especially 3 days after Christmas, when the common feeling is often one of sluggish reluctance to … [Read more...]
Women’s Only Masterclass // White Spider Climbing
Fancy improving your climbing techniques? Fancy learning from one of the UK's top climbers Emma Twyford? … [Read more...]
What kick ass women look like…
I'm not sure if Wales realised what hit it last weekend. 20 women, 6 crew, a drone, 3 cameras, sound & a professional photographer - it was quite a scene. The Idwal Slabs in Ogwen Valley & slate quarries near Llanberis were the locations chosen to host our filming of these 20 women, aged 18-65. It was an incredible weekend with a group … [Read more...]
Exclusive Climbing Film Screening…
We're absolutely delighted to be hosting an exclusive film screening and Director's talk for the brilliant climbing film Push It, by Jen Randall Thursday 29th August 2013 - 7pm Jen will be joining us at Manchester Climbing Centre for an evening watching her film and then talking to her about the film, climbing and everything in between. You … [Read more...]
Hobson Moor Peak District Clean up 2013
Well, a group of ten of us joined forces last weekend to clean up Hobson Moor Quarry, situated at the end of the M67 at the Western Edge of the Peaks. Womenclimb along with Karabiner Mountaineering Club members worked solidly for around 4 hours to get the crag looking spick and span. There was a mountain of glass at the crag along with a … [Read more...]
Core exercise for climbing – June Challenge
Hello. We're embarking on a #Junecorechallenge - to do core exercises every day in June to help us improve our climbing. We're inviting you to join in... and any other women you know. So far there are women from Manchester Climbing Centre Women's club along with Facebook friends and Twitter followers. Motivation... Part of the reason for … [Read more...]
The Big Social Climbing Night Out! Friday 14th June
We're having a social night in Manchester for any climbers, women and men, who'd like to do something social outside the wall. You are welcome to join us in Manchester's groovy Northern Quarter for a drink and socialise. It's a chance to meet new people, chat about climbing, get to know more about the climbing community and generally relax and … [Read more...]
Ladies’ Climbing Night – Carlisle
Hello women. Just to let you know about a great new Bouldering Centre that's opened in Carlisle. I visited this week (review on its way!!) and the staff were great. Every Friday Gem runs a women's coached session, helping you to improve your skills, techniques and general climbing psych with other like-minded people. Sign up for our amazing … [Read more...]