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11th May 2021

Psyche in a time of crisis

We've all had a rough time in the past few months. Some, like the author of our newest blog, more than others. Then to make matters worse, upon returning to the climbing wall, we find we aren't as strong or as psyched as we used to be.  Here's Fin Edwards, from Hangar Matchworks to talk about finding perspective, taking it easy on one's self, and getting psyched for climbing once again.

07th May 2021

All-new, team based climbing comp lands in June

Introducing the Team Bouldering League 2021, our newest, coolest, open entry climbing comp.  Climbers buddy up with their mates to gain the best average score from the comp climbs, with some exclusive Hangar merch up for grabs that won't be available anywhere else. But the point, of course, is simply to have fun with friends, in a covid safe way, and get on some epic new boulders.

04th May 2021

Sheffield Hangar with Tokyo Replica Bouldering Wall to Launch This Year

The Climbing Hangar is bringing a state of the art climbing facility to Sheffield with a Tokyo replica bouldering wall and training centre designed in partnership with Team GB climber Shauna Coxsey MBE. Find out more right here.

29th Apr 2021

Diary of a pro climber: van life, training and hacking my body clock

Alex's plans to go pro in 2020 were ruined when the comp season was cancelled entirely. In his latest blog, the Team GB boulderer talks training for the new season, living in his van and hacking his body clock to hit form at the right time of day.

27th Apr 2021

Women Rock: Meet competition winner Kate

When we asked our customers to choose a design for our Women Rock fundraising t-shirt, they voted in their hundreds, and selected a design by Kate MacKenzie, a 26 year old climbing enthusiast from London.  Now that the Women Rock t-shirt is up for grabs, we spoke to Kate about her design and her love for the sport in general. Here's what she had to say.

16th Apr 2021

The most influential female climbers of all time

by Olivia from Hangar London As a climbing coach in charge of our Hangar Women Rock classes in London, Olivia Anstee knows a thing or two about female climbers.  In our latest blog, Liv rounds up her picks for the most influential female climbers of all time.

09th Apr 2021

Reopening 2021: Need to know info

The Climbing Hangar is back… again... so it's time for another info blast to ensure that you know how things are going to work for the next few weeks. Here’s everything you need to know...

07th Apr 2021

Home workouts for climbers - Episode three

Hangar Home Workouts are designed to get you ready for indoor climbing from the comfort of your own home. In Episode 2, we're working on mobility based exercises to help improve your Climbing and get ready for our reopening.

29th Mar 2021

Home workouts for climbers - Episode two

Hangar Home Workouts are designed to get you ready for indoor climbing from the comfort of your own home. In Episode 2, we're working on mobility based exercises to help improve your Climbing and get ready for our reopening.

24th Mar 2021

Home workouts for climbers - Episode one

We're just a few short weeks away from reopening day (we hope), so we're dropping a series of workouts, which you can try at home, designed to prepare you for getting back on the wall. In Episode 1 of 3, we're taking you through a range of core based exercises to help improve your core strength for climbing and get ready for reopening day.

19th Mar 2021

Blood Brothers: will you join the bone marrow register

TCH has offered to raise awareness of the Anthony Nolan Trust, which helps people living with rare forms of blood cancer to find compatible bone marrow donors. The Anthony Nolan Trust maintains a register of donors. This register is free to join and desperately needs more young adult donors, particularly men. It's our chance to help young men like Nick Clayton. Find out more.