Falkland Islander Lisa Watson is a keen boulderer and editor of the Falklands local newspaper. She and her partner Jonny Summers are on a mission to build the Islands first bouldering gym. So what's it like climbing in the Falklands? … [Read more...]
White Spider // London // Review
I have wanted to climb at the White Spider ever since I began climbing in London, but it always felt a little bit too far as it is completely on the other side of town for me. But finally, I managed to coordinate things so I could climb there on a Friday night on the way to an outdoor climbing destination. And we managed to get there on the day the … [Read more...]
Film Competition // Women in Adventure Part 3
Women Climb needs your films! There are not enough women in adventure films – you can help be the change we all want to see. We are delighted to announce the third Women in Adventure Film Competition in association with The BMC and ShAFF. This year’s competition has a £1200 prize fund to give you an added incentive, on top of the feel good … [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...]
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...]
Do I love bouldering now?
If you read part 1 last month you will have a good understanding that, while I'm pretty outdoorsy and active, I was completely unaware of the point of bouldering and how it fits with my ambitions of climbing mountains. I set myself the challenge to give it a go - here's how I got on. If you want to find out the challenge I set, and why, you can … [Read more...]
Indoor Rock Climbing in Sheffield
Sheffield is a mecca for climbers with fantastic crags within easy reach of the city centre. When the sun isn't shining there are also three really great indoor climbing venues around Sheffield to continue to train. If you've visited one of these gyms why not write us a review? 1. Awesome Walls Awesome Walls is north of Sheffield City Centre and … [Read more...]
Why should I go bouldering?
If you don't understand bouldering, or are unsure about what it's all about, then follow our contributor Emily Thompson on her journey of discovery, starting this week, with her thoughts on feeling like a fraud, having never been bouldering and having piles of insecurities about giving it a go. This is a live activity - Emily is reporting on her … [Read more...]
A Rough Guide to Climbing Grades
Are you new to the glorious world of climbing ? Bamboozled by the numbers and letters that are thrown around by people who sound like they know what they’re talking about? Fear not! Here’s our Handy Guide to Climbing Grades: … [Read more...]
Woodhouse Scar – Bouldering & Trad routes – near Halifax
What I liked most: Confidence Booster! This is a great place to come for an easy confidence-boosting climb! Loved the fact that there were at least 8/9 easy problems with chunky positive holds I could actually top out on after a year off doing baby stuff. With a little encouragement I completed some 3's and later flashed my wobbly post-baby ass … [Read more...]