Lecturer, writer and recent member of the 7a club, Paul Sagar, shares some tips on breaking into the 7s... Around the time I started taking outdoor climbing seriously, a friend said to me: "Let's face it, if you can't climb 6a the first time you top-rope, you're never going to lead 7a". Back then, I thought this sounded pretty plausib...
Getting smart with your smartphone might just save your life in an emergency, writes Judy Whiteside, Editor of Mountain Rescue Magazine. 'There are many apps for smartphone which show the phone's location, but these rely on the lost person having the app installed before they get lost. The beauty of SARLOC is that is uses the web browser installed on the smartphone to interrogate the GPS and locate the person, normally to within a few metres. No need to install a separate app.'
Charlie Woodburn gives us his top beginner's trad tips and in this video explains the importance of using the guidebook properly.
In this video, Ollie Torr from Lattice shows us some weight lifting exercises for climbers.
In this session, Ollie Torr explains how a bouldering session can be used to train different things, such as strength and...
In this video, Ollie Torr runs us through some core exercises that can be completed on a pull up bar. He sets you a...
In this video, Ollie Torr runs through some fingerboarding exercises and explains best practice.
Modern phones might be very handy on the hill, but it's vital to know their limits. Crispin Cooper...
In this article experienced climber Bart van Deenen shares his personal experiences of beating elbow tendonitis and gives us an exercise routine that worked for him. The instructions are clear and simple and include photos and a short video. We hope it works for...
Strong shoulders aren't necessary healthy shoulders. Ever had pain or twinges in your shoulders? In this classic UKC article Gabriella Frittelli - climber and physiotherapist - explains how you can prevent shoulder impingement and keep on climbing...
Top winter climber and professional instructor George McEwan gives us step by step instructions on good ice climbing technique. This article includes the basic movements involved, some advanced techniques, and is illustrated with excellent photographs...
Despite climbing winter routes all over the world, Hull's second best climber has never had the hotaches... In this article Andy Kirkpatrick shares his tips for staying warm and consequently staying alive!
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