What is the training? This is an 8 week mindfulness training programme specifically designed for climbers (although non-climbers welcome!). It follows a mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) and mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) hybrid. But what IS mindfulness? Mindfulness is a simple form of meditation that helps us develop...
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Having reviewed a selection of talks from Women's Climbing Symposium 2016 we set about to get women's opinions about how the workshops went. Read on to find out about the vast range of skills that 400 women had the opportunity to develop under just one roof....
Boulder problems, campus board and gym equipment at PT Hut Stockport
By Emily Pitts // I’ve only ever been to a gym twice in my life and I hated every moment. I felt like a fish in goldfish bowl and a fish out of water at the same time. I couldn’t get out fast enough. In fact the last time, I actually did a runner out of a class at a Virgin Active gym after 25 minutes, because I felt like my life was seeping away, it was so boring. I hate the gym. Hate hate hate it. I hate the idea of slogging away inside, when the weather is nice outdoors. I hate the idea of ‘working out’ with a bunch of muscle bound men who want to gawp at my sweating, heaving, struggling body, while showing off their massive pecs, as I struggle away picking up a 5kg weight.
The results are out and Womenclimb team women came first to seventh in the beginner's category, with Beth Thomas taking first place, Katharina Lauer second and Magda Bo, third. What a success. Well done everyone for taking part. Check out the full results on the Rock...
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ROCfest 5.0 is a bouldering competition, in Manchester on Saturday 1st February 2014, designed to give everyone a chance to compete in a friendly environment. We’re putting in some teams and we would love it if you’d join one of our teams. So far we’ve got about six people signed up to compete, with people bouldering at grades V1 – V6, so there’s a real mix. We’ve been promised that no-one will get 0 points!
Naomi Buys is the star coach leading Rockover's new Ladies' Night - fortnightly on Thursdays, starting on 16th January 2014.
The sessions are designed for anyone who wants to improve their bouldering with the guidance of a skilled and experienced coach.
You can join the sessions whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete beginner - Naomi is experienced in coaching people at all levels of skill, strength and confidence.
Try saying that title after you've had a few glasses of bubbly! We're so excited to be out tonight in our new Womenclimb Hoodies, designed by the fabulous Fiona Sadler, listening to the inspirational Tim Emmett talk at Manchester Climbing Centre about his climbing, base jumping...
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On 7th October Cathy joined us for an evening's talk about her recent expedition up Nanga Parbat. The event, supported by Pitch Climbing, Mountain Equipment & Manchester Climbing Centre, was a tremendous success and we would like to thank everyone who came to the event. We hope that all of you who joined us enjoyed the company of Cathy and hearing her truly inspiring story - she's an incredible woman and we are very proud to have hosted the lecture and to have met her. She gave an eloquent presentation and answered innumerable questions from the floor.
We're absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Cathy O'Dowd to Manchester giving an exclusive talk.
Get your tickets quick for our Film Screening of Push It at Manchester Climbing Centre on Thursday August 29th at 7pm to be in with a chance of winning our marvellous free Climbing Goody Bag (climb-on hand preparation, gorgeous t-shirt, chalk and more fun stuff...
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 MoreHello everyone. We've decided to try out a load of new activities to improve our climbing. First on the list is a pole dancing class. I confess that I've done pole dancing before and I loved it. It was such as fun evening with friendly...
Read MoreHello. A group of women is going out on an impromptu visit to Hobson Moor Quarry tomorrow evening from 5pm. If you'd like to join us, just come along. We're not instructors, so you need to take responsibility for your own climbing, but there will be...
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 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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