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...]
Fran Brown: World Paraclimbing Champion
Over 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 a) a total geek or, much worse, b) a stalker. For those of you who are confused by any of this I introduce … [Read more...]
Climbing Club for Women in the North West
Manchester 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 an instructor free of charge. They're currently developing a programme to enhance the … [Read more...]