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Indoor Climbing Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts of the Gym
To help you get to grips with things, here’s a guide to indoor climbing etiquette. It’s all about making your climbing session enjoyable for you and everyone around you.
How to Master Basic Climbing Techniques: From Footwork to Hand Holds
Bouldering isn’t just about pulling yourself up a wall with brute force, it’s about finesse, technique, and a little creativity. If you master the basics, you’ll climb smarter, not harder… just like a pro. So here’s everything you need to know!
5 Off-Season Strength Training Tips for Climbers
Winter can be tough on climbers. When the days are short, the weather’s miserable, and outdoor crags are slippery and cold, it’s easy to feel like your climbing progress is stuck in hibernation. But don’t worry, there’s no need to lose your hard-earned strength just because conditions aren’t ideal. With some smart off-season training, you can stay “climber strong” and even come back better than ever when spring rolls around.
New Year, New Shoes: The Lowdown on the Low-Volume Scarpa Instinct VSR LV
The new Scarpa Instinct VSR LV climbing shoes hit the shelves this winter, offering a softer, more dynamic option to the existing Instinct series. Available to purchase at TCH, let's take a look at what makes these shoes a game-changer!
Top Tips for Setting Achievable Climbing Goals
You might have set some resolutions or goals for what you want to accomplish this year, but have you thought about what you’d like to achieve in climbing? Let's take a look at how to set achievable climbing goals!
How to Choose the Right Climbing Shoes for Indoor Climbing
If you’re just getting into indoor climbing there’s one piece of gear that’s going to make the biggest difference: your climbing shoes. But with so many options out there, where do you even start? How about right here?
Common Indoor Climbing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
As a beginner, indoor climbing can be exciting and addictive, but like any new skill, there’s a learning curve. Now, mistakes are a normal part of getting better, but some slip-ups can hold you back or make climbing harder than it needs to be. If you’re new to bouldering, this guide will help you avoid the most common pitfalls so you can climb smarter, not harder.
Video: From Indoor Bouldering to El Capitan
In our latest collaboration with Hannah Morris Bouldering, Hannah teams up with Pro Climber Alex Waterhouse and Hangar Route-setter George Lonsdale to explore how climbing skills learned at the climbing gym transfer to iconic rock climbs like The Nose on El Capitan, Yosemite.
5 Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for a Climber
Struggling to find the perfect Christmas gift for a climber in your life? Whether they’re just starting out or spend all their free time at the gym, we have five simple, thoughtful gift ideas. And the best part? They’re all things you can pick up at the retail area of your local climbing gym.
TCH Sheffield Showdown with Matthew Mendes & Will Bosi!
Check out this epic face-off filmed right here at our climbing wall in Sheffield! In this video, two climbing titans go head-to-head on the Kilter board, pushing their finger strength and technique to the max.