Climbing competitions – Age categories explained
“Which category is my child in?” is one of the most commonly asked questions of competition organisers by parents. It’s usually fairly straight forward but not always clear as there…
Learning the ropes (and the boulders) with NICAS & NIBAS
Abbi Blakey, Membership Manager for NICAS and NIBAS, tells us all about the schemes which are great ways to consolidate and learn climbing skills. Many climbing walls offer them as…
Do’s & Don’ts of Climbing with Under 5’s
This month we’ve been telling everyone how positive we are about climbing with toddlers and under 5’s. They love it, families love it, there are loads of benefits for the…
Born to Climb
Children seem to be born with an instinct to climb! Rock Tots founder, Rachel Briggs tells us how her own experience as a mum, motivated her to create a program…
Climbing Walls for Young Children
If a question you have is “where should I take my little one climbing?”, then Boulder Hut founder, Samantha Oxford, tells us what to look for in a great climbing…
Kitting Young Kids Out For Climbing
Does your little monkey enjoy climbing? Is it time to get them some of their own climbing equipment? We’ve been selling kids’ climbing equipment online for many years as well…
12 Reasons Why Parents Take Their Toddlers Climbing
More climbing walls are opening and more parents than ever are taking younger children climbing, but why? Parents are often told they’re being over-protective but surely climbing is dangerous? Why…
Are you clued up for outdoor climbing?
Climbing outdoors can be wonderful and the start of a life-long-love that family’s can do together. Being outdoors, enjoying the natural environment, standing at the top of a rock having…
Why climbing is great for kids – by an anxious Mum
So, if you’re a kid and you’ve made it to this website then good for you!!! Climbing is a fantastic sport so, well chosen. The thing is, do you have…
How I got into climbing, by an 8 year old
I got into climbing by going to a birthday party held at a climbing centre. I loved it, I had never done any proper climbing before except trees! At the…
Learning to Climb & Climbing Qualifications for kids
Many climbing centres will offer a wide range of options for children who want to try climbing for the first time or want to learn to climb. What will meet…
What Gear Do I Need for Indoor Top-Roped Climbing?
If you’ve already had the training, can safely belay, put on a harness and want to try roped climbing, what equipment will you need and extras might you want? Well…