Our mini-series this week is celebrating the climbing achievements of our friends - the friends who support, motivate or challenge us; the friends who have faced their climbing fears; the friends who have overcome obstacles through climbing; the friends who are just awesome to climb with. We'll also be sharing exclusive stories from Mina … [Read more...]
Busting Climbing Myths #3 – Everyone is looking at you…
“No one is thinking about you. They're thinking about themselves, just like you.” Unfortunately, this doesn’t always apply in the climbing world. Our third myth is slightly different, in that it isn’t a myth. To be truthful, people are watching you, but it doesn't mean it's a bad thing. Let’s have a look at reframing those thoughts and exploring … [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...]
My Best Adventures Part 3 // Emily Thompson
Emily Thompson gives us the last instalment of her Best Adventures. If you missed Part 1 and Part 2, you can go back and find out about her adventures. What other adventures does she have for us.... Let's find out: Completing GR20, Corsica People are always surprised when I say this is the hardest thing I've ever done. But 12 days of … [Read more...]
Too old to climb? Think again!
"He messaged me because one of my profile pictures showed me walking in the mountains... nothing to do with my looks, more to do with my rucksack!" Some people imagine that rock climbing is the preserve of the young, but this is far from the case. People of all ages climb rocks. Jan Coleyshaw tells us how she started rock climbing at age 61 and … [Read more...]
Getting Close to Emily Roo // Intimate Climber Bio
Emily Roo rocks; a strong, independent person, with an untethered passion for climbing. She's 5ft 4's worth of fun, laughter and motivation, hiding a serious commitment to alpinism and exploring untouched areas of the planet. In 2016 she featured in the winning film for the Women in Adventure Film Competition, Kosmos before taking on … [Read more...]
Buy a man a book…
And you educate him! Looking through the shelves at Waterstones or any bookseller you would imagine that women never do sport. So this Christmas, how about making a difference by buying a man one of these incredible, exciting, adventurous books. We've gone to the trouble of lovingly reviewing each one, so you can choose the one that's just right … [Read more...]
Getting into the Outdoor Industry
Getting into the Outdoor industry doesn't always seems easy. Whilst it has been a man's world for a long time, things have changed and thousands of women now work in the industry, with thousands more training every year. A career in the outdoors can be incredibly rewarding. Steph Heeley, an Outdoor Instructor based in North Wales, speaks to us … [Read more...]
A story of overcoming fear
When you have low self esteem and confidence, it's not easy to go adventuring. Today... a story of adventure and overcoming fear from Gemma, a climber from Manchester, UK. She is open about having had low self-esteem and struggling with confidence in day to day life and in climbing. This summer she went on a big road trip to climb. This is her … [Read more...]
Reel Rock 11 // Review
If last year's Reel Rock production was criticised for not having enough female representation, this year there was no danger of that. The tour opens with a film about the next generation of young climbers, entitled Young Guns, featuring 15-year old Ashima Shiraishi and 16-year old Kai Lightner. … [Read more...]