A beginner’s introduction to climbing
I’m relatively new to climbing, but I already love the sport. It’s a great social activity and a fantastic workout. So if you’re thinking about taking up climbing, here are a few things to get you...
View ArticleWomen’s Climbing Symposium 2012
Spotted this video on UKClimbing.com and was so inspired, I wanted to share it with you. The Women’s Climbing Symposium has been running for a couple of years and was held at the Climbing Hanger in...
View ArticleYoung climbing sensation Brooke Raboutou
I’ve only been climbing for a few months and recently climbed my first 6a. What an awesome feeling of achievement! But then you compare it to an 11-year-old girl who’s been climbing since she could...
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First time experience: lead climbing
Preparing for my first lead climb “Do it sooner rather than later” is something I’ve been told a lot. So I decided to take the plunge and try my hand at lead climbing… before it becomes my monster in...
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Interview: Adventurer Ed Farrelly
In the back of a Russian heli after leaving Khan Tengri base camp at the end of expedition, 2012 (c) Ed Farrelly I can’t tell you how long I’ve been waiting for this opportunity, but finally I’ve had...
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New Austrian mountain fitness holiday for women, by women
Take your pick of mountain biking or an alpine e-bike tour So the summer’s over. Just about. And the thought that autumn and winter will soon be upon us is becoming an annoyingly real reality. Having...
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Book review: The Blind Man of Hoy
Imagine for a second, walking up a a tricky mountain path. Now imagine doing it blind. No easy task, you’ll agree. Now replace the mountain path with a 137 metre high sea stack off the coast of...
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Microadventures: the joy’s in the journey
“Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity, but in doing it.” — Greg Anderson. I know what you’re thinking, “That’s quite a quote from the guitarist of the...
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14 quirky outdoor date ideas
Thought it might be a good idea to get a blog up with some outdoor date ideas. They’re either dates I’ve been on that I’ve absolutely loved or dates I really wanna try out this year. Yeah, Valentine’s...
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5 adventure sports to keep you fit
Although we’re early on in the autumn months, there are still a few more weeks of good weather left — just the motivation we need to get out there and keep active. But if you ever want a change from...
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Climbing in the Peaks: A first time guide
It was the day after Boxing Day, that weird ‘Bermuda Triangle’ of time between Christmas and New Year, where you can’t remember what day it is and it’s still acceptable to be in your pyjamas at three...
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In photos: A wander through Fontainebleau
With spring on its way, you’re probably starting to plan some fun adventures, so I thought I’d inspire you with some photos from our microadventure in the bouldering paradise that is Fontainebleau....
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