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The Olympic Effect, Pt. 1: The Climbing Community
As climbing returns to the Summer Olympics for 2024, we ask what affect this massive global event will have on UK climbing community. Part 1 of an article series by writer and competition climber Hannah Smith.
The Olympic Effect, Pt. 2: UK Competition Climbing
How will the return of climbing at the Summer Olympic Games affect the UK competition climbing community? In part 2 of her article series, writer and youth competition climber Hannah Smith discusses the pros and cons of the sport's inclusion in the games.
Session Ideas: Snakes & Ladders
Our latest session idea is from GB Climbing Coach, and true Hangar Royalty, Austyn "Oz" Fry. This is a suggestion for a gamified hour long power endurance session. You could have so much fun you forget you're training at all.
Session Ideas: Dynamic Movement
Our latest session idea is from young climbing sensation and Hangar Ambassador Louise Flockhart This is a suggestion for a 45 minute dynamic climbing crash course... minus the crashing, of course.
Session Ideas: The Slab Project
If you’re unsure what to work on during your next visit to the climbing gym, we're here to help. Check out this idea for a slab projecting session from Hangar climbing coach Cris Fontano.
SBL 2024: FAQs
The Summer Bouldering League is back and there are more chances to go home a winner than ever before. All you need to do for the chance to win is purchase a scorecard and take part in the comp. Here's a bunch of useful info, if you're still on the fence.
SBL: Summer Bouldering League 24 FAQs
The Summer Bouldering League is back and this time every round is a one-night-only summer bloc party: complete with climbing, food and great tunes. So what else is new? Find out the answers to this and other questions, right here.
A Short History of Edinburgh's Climbing Scene
To celebrate the launch of Hangar Edinburgh, we asked climber/journalist/Hangar legend Natalie Berry to tell us a little about the local climbing scene. Here's a beginners guide to the local climbing scene in Nat's own words.
Women Rock: Shauna Coxsey
Shauna Coxsey is one of Britain’s most successful competitive climbers, now focusing on outdoor projects & commentating on the biggest climbing events across the world. Find out more about her here.
Women Rock: Tara Hayes
Tara Hayes is one of our routesetters at TCH Sheffield but outside of work, she’s also a solid climber. She's set her focus on rock climbing and has some pretty big ambitions for the future.