The fifth Women in Adventure Film Competition with the BMC is officially launched. The BMC and Womenclimb launched the competition at this year's Women's Trad Festival in the Peak District, in the company of 180 climbers from all around the UK. The competition is designed to encourage women onto the screen and behind the camera. In 2014 only one … [Read more...]
#inversion Christmas Giveaway
Adventure travel company inversion are offering an incredible prize to one lucky Womenclimber - a free place on their upcoming ice climbing adventure in the stunning Pyrenees. The trip, running 19th – 23rd January 2018, led by MIC Simon Edward, includes transfers, half-board accommodation, guiding & technical kit hire; basically, everything … [Read more...]
Charlie Low Reviews // Rab Kinetic Plus Softshell Jacket
"As soon as my Kinetic Plus jacket arrived I was impressed with how soft and comfortable it felt." Charlie Low is a climber based in the Peak District. She runs the popular Women's Trad Festival every summer, she climbs and she's all round outdoorsy - perfect for a review of the Rab Kinetic Plus Softshell Jacket! What I love: My previous … [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...]
Successful Climbing
Today's climbing has been a success. I've been to Wilton 3 Quarry, north of Bolton where I led one route (a Severe), and backed off another (a VDiff) only 2 metres from the top. You might wonder how this was 'successful', because climbing one route and backing off another might seem like not-very-much in 4 & 1/2 hours of climbing time! What is … [Read more...]
How to Set up a Women’s Climbing Group
In the second in our series about setting up a women's climbing group, guest writer Lorna Potter discusses how she went about setting up Bristol Women Climbers. She talks about what you might need to think about and what you'll need to do. It doesn't have to be just one person either. If you know someone else who is keen, you can do this in a … [Read more...]
Women’s Winter Week Review
At the start of March for Women Outdoors Week both Plans y Brenin and Glenmore Lodge, the National Mountain Centres, ran a series of winter training courses specifically for women. We've caught up with avid hiker and Mountain biker Laura Hall who attended the week long winter mountaineering course run by Plas y Brenin in Scotland. Here's how she … [Read more...]
My Best Adventures Part 1 // Emily Thompson
Emily Thompson is a Mountain Leader with a thirst for adventure, remoteness and fun. As part of our 'Best Adventures' series, Emily shares some of her best adventures. Here's part one of three: First Solo Wild Camp In the Moelwyns North Wales. I hiked up Cnicht and camped just below the Moelwyns in a very small tent. I love the feeling of … [Read more...]
Buff from Buff // Review
A lot of people love a good buff. This versatile loop of fabric, created in the 1990s by a keen off-road motorcyclist, is the staple of many climbers and outdoorsy people. It’s for good reason. The buff is a multifunctional piece of clothing, which can double up as a scarf, hat, face-covering, or even as a bandage if need arises. I’ve always … [Read more...]
Indoor ice climbing in the UK
The UK has some fantastic locations for ice climbing, but what if you live a long way from the mountains and your time is short? There's a growing number of indoor ice climbing facilities where you can hone your skills before heading out on an adventure in the mountains. Have you tried them and fancy writing us a review? … [Read more...]
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