Behind the Scenes of Sport Climbing's Olympic Debut

ARTICLE: Behind the Scenes of Sport Climbing's Olympic Debut

Working behind the scenes of Sport Climbing's debut at Tokyo 2020 is a team of IFSC officials and local volunteers who are hoping to put on a good show on the world's biggest sporting stage. From routesetters to judges to belayers and brushers, the finest in climbing event organisation are currently in Tokyo battling the heat and humidity as they prepare for the big day in one week's time.

ARTICLE: Never Say Never - Mistakes in the Mountains

What do you do when you're a qualified, established instructor and you make an error of judgement in the mountains that could have easily cost you your life? Sally Lisle...

REVIEW: Dolomite Velocissima

Dolomite are one of those underrated brands that deserve to get more attention. They make high quality products that are well designed and built to last. In the...

Moon Bouldering Mats back in stock at Needle Sports

Pluto - £135.00 ~~£150.00~~ (Save 10%)

The smallest of the Moon pads, the Pluto measures 100cm x 100cm x 9cm, features padded shoulder straps and weighs 5kg. Ideally suited to boulders involving long walk-ins, or aircraft flights.

Warrior - £198.00 ~~£220.00~~ (Save 10%)

Our best-selling bouldering mat for dedicated boulderers, the Warrior measures 130m x 100cm x 12cm. Superb design and quality.

Saturn - £288.00 ~~£320.00~~ (Save 10%)

Absolutely vast Moon crashpad! This is a monster burrito style pad for dedicated boulderers. 160cm x 120cm x 14cm.

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COMPETITION: Win an Agrium Hoody to celebrate the Arc'teryx Academy: Climb Lake District

Join us on the 25th & 26th September for the Arc'teryx Academy: Climb Lake District. Promising a weekend of climbing, swimming, running, camping, yoga and pilates...

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The Arc’teryx Academy: Climb Lake District

A FULL WEEKEND OF CLIMBING CLINICS, WILD SWIMMING, CAMPING & RUNNING.

The Arc’teryx Academy: Climb Lake District will take place on the 25th & 26th September in the beautiful Langdale Valley.

The weekend will deliver an extensive programme of outdoor clinics aiming to give participants the vital skills to enjoy the mountains, crags and tarns safely.

Clinics include beginner – advanced climbing, wild swimming, trail and mountain running, overnight wild camping, yoga and pilates.

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