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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.
Session Ideas: Climbing Golf
Here’s a fun way to mix up a session for two mates or more: it’s golf... but with more climbing by Hangar Climbing Coach Adam Meekin.
A message from Ged on the future of The Climbing Hangar
Ged Mac, founder and CEO of The Climbing Hangar, reveals some exciting news about a partnership which aims to take the brand to the next level. Click the image to learn more.
Session Ideas: Add On Game
When you're stuck for things to do next at The Climbing Hangar, you can mix things up by playing a variety of games on the wall.
Session Ideas: Execution
Here is a simple climbing session idea from ya boi Tom Sutton. The idea with this session would be to climb every single bloc at your flash grade (eg. climbs that are simple enough for you to complete on the first attempt) or maybe even a grade lower!
From Grassroots to the Games: 7 Steps to Climbing at The Olympics
The excitement of watching the climbing events at the Olympics might have sparked a dream in the next generation of competition climbers. But how do you go from your first bouldering session to standing on the Olympic podium? In her latest blog, climbing prospect and Hangar ambassador Louise Flockhart breaks it down.
It's black and white: you need our new merch
Our monochrome new Hangar tees have arrived... and just in time for payday. They feature a simple but iconic take on the Hangar branding. Find out more right here.