Adult Bouldering Comp at Redpoint
Redpoint are hosting their first bouldering competition of the winter/autumn season and we are keen, well keen! Staring at 6.30pm with a wide range of graded climbs for all abilities, this is an event not to miss.
Yoga for Bristol climbers with Ness yoga
Yoga is the perfect partner to climbing and its a great way to balance your body! The yoga for climbers workshop is a chance for Bristol climbers to experience how yoga can enhance their climbing. When yoga is practiced regularly it can help to increase your flexibility and mobility. You will learn the basics of [...]
Wed, 9-9-15, Climbing Comp at Bloc
Bloc are hosting their first climbing competition of the winter season. On Wednesday the 9th of September, starting at 5pm all are welcome to visit and try out 20 great problems and if you strong enough for the final another 3 for the men and 3 for the women. Qualification finishes at 8.30 with the final [...]
First Annual Summer Boat Trip
Today is the day for Bristol Climbing scenes first ever summer party, this year it is in the form of a boat trip up the Bristol docks and river. Of course with the consistently fantastic summer weather...it's raining, and raining hard. So the game changes a little but we are a very far way from being cancelled. [...]
ClimbUp Bristol – Changing lives through the passion of climbing
ClimbUp Bristol is a non-profit organisation giving youngsters the opportunity to change their lives through a passion for climbing. Nearly there I am struggling to believe it however its true, ClimbUp Bristol is almost up and running! I think its safe to say, its mostly thanks to the incredible efforts from Jess Solly who has collated [...]
Junior British Bouldering Championship Photos and Results
For those of you that missed the Junior British Bouldering Championships at Bloc recently but want to catch up check out Max Ayrton's photos from the event for a visual recap and the BMC website for the JBBC results. BCS was lucky enough to grab an interview with arguably 2 of the best route-setters around. Yan and Alex [...]
Summer Climbing Restrictions at Cheddar Gorge
Hopefully by now everyone will have noticed that the summer climbing restrictions at Cheddar Gorge are in place (as of the 1st of July). This means that all of the climbing areas on the south side (RHS going up the gorge) are closed until the 1st of September - no excuses! Please make sure that [...]
Climbing at Tirpentwys
Wow; what a crag! Tirpentwys is an absolutely fantastic crag for those wanting to take the first steps into sport climbing outside or to push their grade from 6a/6a+ upwards with confidence. Highlights: Fantastic bolting. Easy access. 10/10 crag comfort. Almost completely solid rock with little to no chance of falling rocks. 45 minutes from [...]
Sport Climbing at Tirpentwys
Wow; what a crag! [su_row][su_column size="1/3"] Tirpentwys is an absolutely fantastic crag for those wanting to take the first steps into sport climbing outside or to push their grade from 6a/6a+ upwards with confidence. Highlights: Fantastic bolting. Easy access. 10/10 crag comfort. Almost completely solid rock with little to no chance of falling rocks. 45 [...]
First Deep-water Soloing climbing trip of the year
The deepwater soloing seasons has kicked off for me and kicked off strong, well I had a few wobbles along the way. On-sighting the 2 classics, Animal Magnetism and Horny Little Devil, on the first session climbing above the sea this year has to be the perfect start to any DWS season. Kicking off with the a [...]