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SKILLS: How to Get Back to Grips with Climbing Post-Lockdown

As we return to outdoor and indoor climbing following a long lay-off, our physical and mental state likely differ from what they were in the pre-pandemic days. To avoid injury, frustration or burn-out, it's important that we ease ourselves back in gently and moderate our expections. London-based climbing coach Xian Goh shares some helpful hints and tips...
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THE TICKLIST: #25 Sport, Trad and Boulder Round-up

As lockdowns ease across Europe, some tough stuff is going down...
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REVIEW: La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX

Fitting footwear is a hit and miss business, so when you find a pair of trail shoes that work for you then it makes sense to stick with them. I have been through several...
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WATCH LIVE THIS WEEKEND: 3RD ROCK Spring Launch Games

This Sunday 25th April at 6pm GB Climbers take it to a new level with a vertical catwalk, combining 3RD ROCK Spring Summer Collection launch with a mixed-gender bouldering competition.

 

Taking part will be GB Climbing Team Members Billy Ridal, Jen Wood and GB Climbing Coach, Rachel Carr, alongside members of the GB Paraclimbing Team, Olympic hopefuls and pro & multiple-disciplined climbers from across the UK.

 

Competing in teams of two, the winning team will be crowned champions of the very first SPRING LAUNCH GAMES.

 

Climbing and competition fans can watch the event via a live stream, with commentary from Mike Langley, BMC national route setter, and insights on the technical aspects of the clothing by 3RD ROCK co-founder and head designer, Jessica Mor.

Register to watch by visiting the sign-up page
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COMPETITION: Win a Mammut 4 Slide harness

The 4 Slide climbing harness is ideal for both beginners and expert climbers. Its four Slide-Bloc buckles allow user-friendly operation and very flexible adjustment to every...

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Inching to the sanctuary of the crack on Smear Test, The Roaches.
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Huge Ariège update for Rockfax Digital

A huge update to the Ariège is now available on Rockfax Digital.

The area is packed with high quality climbing on a superb variety of rock types from soaring granite slabs to steep limestone bulges. The perfect place for a sport climbing summer holiday which you can drive, or take the train, to.

The Ariège update is just one of many that we're going to be adding to Rockfax Digital in 2021. Entire guides, areas and individual crags will be added to the app every month. All these are included in the subscription and come at no extra cost.

Find out more about Rockfax Digital