In her recent TEDx talk, pro climber Emily Harrington succinctly describes how she uses her fear of falling to succeed at climbing some of the hardest routes in the world. Starting out climbing aged 11, she – like most beginners – was afraid of falling. She was also ashamed of that fear, thinking it was somehow a weakness in girls, not boys. “I … [Read more...]
My Winter Indoor Challenge
I love the adventure of long traditional climbs and I enjoy going to indoor walls with friends for fun and exercise. Occasionally I've made the effort to push my lead grade but 6a is my indoor all-time best and the rare VS outside. In winter it's too cold to climb outside, and it's tempting to hibernate until springtime, when real climbing can … [Read more...]
Womenclimb’s Christmas Gift Guide 2018
With one month to go til Christmas, we’ve selected a few ideas to make your gift-buying that bit easier. This year we’re focusing as much as possible on British-made, hand-made, ethical products. Some products feature an exclusive discount too, because those super friendly folk want to add a bit of extra support to our community. WIN FREE STUFF … [Read more...]
Climbing Inspiration // 1920’s to 2010’s
We all know that you can't be what you can't see, so in today's post are some Youtube videos to help you visualise success. Vicarious experiences, seeing other achieve success, are critical to gaining self-efficacy. Feel Successful, Watch Others' Success Self-efficacy is the thing that makes us believe that we have it in us to do the things … [Read more...]
Why YOU should create a Women’s Climbing Group
Guest writer Lorna Potter, founder of Bristol Women Climbers, discusses her insights and suggestions in the set up of a women's climbing group. Women's climbing groups are are a great way to empower women and create a community for women to come together and build friendships around their love for climbing. I'm Lorna and I run Bristol … [Read more...]
Fancy Footwork: How to get better
Footwork is talked about so often by climbers, but even experienced climbers often don't know where to go to improve their footwork. Today's article is all about improving footwork. If we've missed something, leave us a comment and share your experience and knowledge with us and others. Why improve footwork? Footwork is typically the last skill … [Read more...]
Spring climbing in the Peak District
The weather is getting warmer and if you’re like me you are getting excited about getting outdoor climbing again. … [Read more...]
Winter sport climbing destinations
Winter is well and truly upon us, and the cold days are interspersed with mild, wet ones, making it pretty hard to get on the rock outdoors. … [Read more...]
The Environmental Climber
In a world where climate change is a real threat us climbers have to do our part to keep the environment we inhabit, and let’s be honest, take advantage of for our own pleasure, safe. Sometimes it is easy to forget to do certain things to maintain a fun but environmentally responsible balance but it’s actually pretty simple! … [Read more...]
My First Winter Climb
On January 19th 2013 an avalanche swept four people to their deaths in Glencoe. It was an event that shocked a great many people. Me included. I was on the mountain on that day. A year later I returned to Scotland to do a Winter Skills course. Trudging the long walk-in to the corrie and back, I began to reflect and piece together my response … [Read more...]