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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Read MoreWe'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...
Read MoreWell, 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...
Read MoreHello. 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...
Read MoreWe'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,...
Read MoreHello 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...
Read MoreOver two months ago I was scrolling through Facebook and came upon this post… In a slightly over excited manner I shot to my car and drove to the centre desperately trying not to let it show how excited I was and come across as either...
Read MoreManchester Climbing Centre has a weekly climbing club just for women. I've been attending there since 2011 and have met a great group of women, who've helped me to develop and progress as a climber. The session runs from 6.30 -9pm and the centre provide...
Read MoreApril saw the second weekend climbing trip for Manchester Climbing Centre's Women's Club. A group of 14 women descended upon the Karabiner Mountaineering Club (KMC) club hut near to Llanberis for a weekend of instructed climbing. We organised both a Learn to Lead course and...
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