Massive new Hangar in Bristol launches with unlimited climbing for less than a tenner

The Climbing Hangar Bristol opens next month and early birds get unlimited climbing throughout September for £9.99.

The 27,00 sq ft bouldering gym comes with impressive training facilities, including Moon, Tension2, and Kilter boards plus the usual “Hangar” branded atmosphere.

“We’ve built something for everyone” says Dan Knight, Director of Climbing at TCH. “New climbers can feel at home here, but with three world-class training boards and modern wall design at a wide variety of angles, the hardcore Bristol set should not be disappointed.”

TCH Southampton, which is situated right in the city centre, also offers a strength training gym, and a dog-friendly cafe all under one roof.

Sign up for Hangar membership today to get 26 unlimited climbing for £9.99. That’s less than 40p per day and also less than the cost of a single PAYG session.

Book online at theclimbinghangar.com/bristol

Big year for climbers at Kendal Mountain Festival

This November's Kendal Mountain Festival is shaping up to be a cracking year for climbers, with lots of big film premieres and book launches. A major highlight will be the Climb Session, which this year has a Trailblazers theme; people who have brought groundbreaking change to climbing, moving the dial to such an extent that it changes people’s perception of what is possible.

And who better to headline the event than Lynn Hill, famed for making the first free ascent of The Nose on El Capitan, and repeating it the following year within 24 hours. Often described as one of the best and most well-known climbers in the world, Lynn was the first woman to redpoint 5.12d (7c), 5.13a (7c+) and 5.14a (8b+). Regarded equally as a legend and an icon in gender equality, Lynn will be on stage with further trailblazers to be announced closer to the event.