From May 1st 2025, there’s now three different ways BMC members can save money when climbing at The Foundry Climbing Centre.

The competition is heating up on Day 2 of the British Lead Championships as the semi-finals conclude at the Big Depot, Manchester.

The qualification round of the 2025 British Lead Championships concluded this evening, with Olympian Toby Roberts top of the Senior Men and a three-way tie at the top of the Senior Women.

This weekend (Saturday 8 February - Sunday 9 February), the country’s top Lead climbers will battle it out for the coveted title of British Champion.

Assisted braking devices are a firm favourite among sport climbers, offering an extra layer of confidence when belaying, but they're not infallible. Here are some top tips for choosing and using an assisted braking device...

Get to know the team behind GB Climbing's champions

Do you ever find yourself stuck mid-climb, lost in a sea of holds, wondering how on earth you got there in the first place and with no idea how to move up? Route reading is a key climbing skill that involves interpreting the moves on a route or problem, before you've left the ground.

V-grade, French or Font? Have indoor grades got you scratching your head? Here's an overview of what to expect at the wall...

Assisted braking devices are a firm favourite among sport climbers, offering an extra layer of confidence when belaying, but they're not infallible. Here are some top tips for choosing and using an assisted braking device...

Do you ever find yourself stuck mid-climb, lost in a sea of holds, wondering how on earth you got there in the first place and with no idea how to move up? Route reading is a key climbing skill that involves interpreting the moves on a route or problem, before you've left the ground.

V-grade, French or Font? Have indoor grades got you scratching your head? Here's an overview of what to expect at the wall...

Sport climbing blends strength, endurance, and technique, all while testing your mental focus. Training for it requires building the physical capacity and mental tools to endure the time on the wall required to clip the chains. 

Fancy giving climbing a go but don't know where to start? Follow these five easy steps to kick off a lifetime of vertical adventures.

All the tips on how to move from indoor climbing to outdoor climbing

Here are the essentials to know about climbing indoors

We take a look at the culture of tight climbing shoes. Just how tight is too tight - and are we creating problems for the future?