“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...]
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...]
Women’s Outdoor Day for Beginners // BMC Outdoor Event
Women's Sport Week is slowly creeping up on us and it is a great opportunity to access one of the many events and courses designed especially for you! If you love the indoors but are feeling less confident about moving onto outdoor rock, look no further! Over the weekend of Saturday 8th October and Sunday 9th October The BMC are putting on three … [Read more...]
Women’s Climbing Symposium is back!!
If you've never been to WCS this is the year! Put 17th October 2015 in your diary and book your WCS tickets now, before they all sell out. This year sees an absolutely stellar line-up at the Women's Climbing Symposium, which takes place at the Climbing Works in Sheffield on Saturday 17th October. We have no vested interest in promoting the … [Read more...]
Train for Climbing // FREE event
Do you ever feel like: You're not fit enough for climbing? You've hit a climbing plateau? You'd like to train with others in a more social environment? You feel out of place in a standard gym? You don't feel comfortable training on your own? You don't have other women to climb with? This session could be for … [Read more...]
Kilnworx Climbing Centre Stoke – Review
I recently had an email from a man called Jin, inviting us to Kilnworx Climbing Centre in Stoke for their new Women's Club. We were very excited and went along to see what they have to offer at their inaugural Women's Club Night. Here's what we found out: Kilnworx is a Social Enterprise. What this means is that it's essentially not for … [Read more...]
The Big Social Climbing Night Out! Friday 14th June
We'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, chat about climbing, get to know more about the climbing community and generally relax and … [Read more...]
Ladies’ Climbing Night – Carlisle
Hello women. Just to let you know about a great new Bouldering Centre that's opened in Carlisle. I visited this week (review on its way!!) and the staff were great. Every Friday Gem runs a women's coached session, helping you to improve your skills, techniques and general climbing psych with other like-minded people. Sign up for our amazing … [Read more...]