Climbing
Top Skills Needed to Be a Climbing Instructor
Climbing on rocks and trails is one of the most thrilling activities that require multiple skill sets. If you have extensive climbing experience and now
13 February 2025
Climbing on rocks and trails is one of the most thrilling activities that require multiple skill sets. If you have extensive climbing experience and now
Love a bit of scrambling? I do! Maybe it’s the fresh air and adrenaline combination. Maybe it’s the views. Whatever the reason, I am hooked on scrambling.
Here’s my take on the UK’s 8 best Grade 1 or 2 scrambles (covering England, Scotland and Wales).
Love a bit of indoor climbing? Well those of you fortunate enough to live in or near to Manchester are spoilt for choice when it comes to climbing centres. Here are some of the best available within easy reach of the city.
Climbing Statistics UK 2021? Climbing is a challenging sport that requires strength, tenacity and willpower, but can be extremely rewarding for those who take part.
Traditionalists may not like it! But personally, I don’t like to risk being stuck on a hill or mountain with a dead phone or head torch battery. So I like to carry a portable charging device (or 2, or 3) with me. Here are the best portable charging banks for hiking that I’ve used. (And I’ve used a lot, by the way).
We don’t post loads on social (shock, horror, we know). But we will try harder… promise!
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