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…
What Gear do I Need to Boulder Outdoors?
Outdoor bouldering requires very similar equipment to indoor bouldering, but there are a few other considerations when climbing outdoors. What you’ll need (alphabetical): Balms & Tape – Balms will help…
The Perspective of a Non-Climber in a Climbing Family
This is not a serious article but, as a non-climber in a fully addicted climbing family, I thought I’d share a few things that have become apparent as a salutary…
Review – Climbing Technology, On-Sight Harness
I currently use a Climbing Technology On-Sight harness which I find is super light and comfortable. The fabric is really breathable and it has 4 gear loops in convenient positions…
What? Every hold has a name?!?!
Well, maybe not every hold, but yes there is a lot of terminology around the type of holds on climbing walls and how they are held. This is most important…
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…
What Gear Do I Need For Indoor Bouldering?
Indoor bouldering is perhaps the easiest entry point for new climbers. Very little equipment is required and any that is can usually be hired, at little cost, from the climbing…