Can you imagine how rubbish Chris Sharma would be if he'd had the mentality of never falling? If you're trying to push your trad climbing without falling off then you’re holding yourself back, explains Hazel Findlay. Read more »
Is your climbing stuck in a rut? You need to tackle the weakest link in your chain. For some people, that’s finger strength. Ned Feehally thinks it’s time you hung out on the fingerboard. Read more »
Over 60 coaches descended upon Plas y Brenin this weekend for the BMC’s first ever Coaching Symposium. Read more »
Sometimes you just don’t fit in. In the second part of his crack climbing guide Adrian Berry takes a look at those hellish wrong-sized cracks. Read more »
The BMC FUNdamentals of Climbing programme is expanding with a new group of coaches being brought online to deliver future workshops. Read more »
Congratulations to BMC member Steve McClure, who yesterday (Monday 28 May) climbed possibly the UK’s hardest sport climb. Read more »
Bleeding fists. Face contorted with pain. The dark art of crack climbing is often viewed with dread by modern climbers brought up on a strict diet of indoor climbing and overseas bolt clipping. But don’t be afraid - the techniques involved are actually quite simple and very quickly learnt. And it doesn’t hurt that much - honest. Read more »
After much anticipation, the Climbing Works opened its doors this sunday. Read more »
Want to see improvements in your climbing? Get some training time in this winter, and you’ll soon see the benefits. Adrian Berry is here to kick you off the couch. Read more »
Raging against redpoints? Just frightened of falling? Stop right here – expert climbing coach Adrian Berry shares his top ten tips for trad climbers venturing onto sport. Read more »
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