Climbing Centres are great in the summer!
If you’re making plans to do some outdoor climbing because (sometimes) the weather is a bit warmer and drier, don’t forget all the great things going at local indoor climbing…
GB National Ranking & Development Squad Selection 2020
Great news, the BMC have now released the selection policy for the GB National Development Squad which will be used this year to select the 2020 squad and the new…
The BMC Youth Climbing Series 2019
The Youth Climbing Series or YCS is the main youth climbing competition series of the year. It is organised collaboratively by the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) for the England and…
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…
Route Grades – They’re like different languages
Climbing routes are graded to help everyone understand approximately how hard they are, or the skill level needed to climb them. This is where the simple idea to categorise routes…
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…
First time visit to a climbing wall
If you’re wanting to visit a climbing wall for the first time – do! Centres are very welcoming of beginners and staff are usually enthusiastic climbers, eager to share their…
Entering Climbing Competitions
Climbing competitions have many different formats and styles. For a new climber they might seem intimidating, busy and confusing but actually they can also be great fun, exciting and sociable.…