We’re very excited that our new circuit badges have arrived.
Crushing problems in a colour circuit? Give yourself a pat on the back, grab a badge in that colour, slap it on your chalk bag, and savour the victory. Or maybe you want one just because you like a particular colour and ’cause they look cool, its all good, your climb, your rules.
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A classic move famously recognised from one of the most famous sport routes in the world; La Rosa Et La Vampire in Boux (8B), France. The move is an extreme cross-through which is a staple technique in any climber’s toolbox. This line was first sent in 1985 and is the reason we know and love…
“Yorkshire Spotting” could be described as half-arsed spotting or basically pointless. Spotting isn’t typically encouraged indoors – after all, that’s what mats are for. But, if you’re outside sitting on the soft, green grass impersonating a proper spot or enjoying your sandwich while your friend is slapping their way up a boulder, you are executing…
Cross training plays a key role in improving your climbing.
We want you to think about skills other than upper body strength. Yoga offers flexibility, breath, coordination…read more.
Opening the Night: Intermediate Climbers Take the Stage The Winter League final was as grand as ever, with scores from the qualifiers so close we knew separating the competitors would be a tough job. But, true to form, everyone brought their A-game. The intermediate male and female categories were up first, and it was brilliant…
Autumn is a season that arrives with quiet insistence, softening the edges of the world. The leaves dissipate in a radiant display, the air chills as the rain encourages its prevalence, and the long days of summer slip into memory. Autumn is a season of transformation; a time to reflect on what we hold onto,…
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That time we moonlight as a music venue. Check it out here: