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Hangar Games 2025 Qualifiers: Who’s Through & What’s Next
The Hangar Games returned this Autumn, with a new tournament format that saw young climbers battle it out at four qualifying events across the UK. Next up is the grand final at TCH Sheffield on 15th November, but who will be crowned The Hangar Games Champion 2025?
TCH Plymouth Upgrade: A New Gym, Better Facilities, and Fresh Holds
Following the successful openings of TCH Southampton and Bristol this year, we are reinvesting in our existing centres to ensure they remain up to our standards. Click here to find out more about the next phase of site improvements at TCH Plymouth, including a new gym space, climbing holds and other facilities.
Gallery: TCH Bristol, now open
Our massive new bouldering gym in BS1 is now open. Check out a gallery of highlights from our VIP members-only event.
The Hangar Games 2025: A National Comp for the Next Generation
The Hangar Games are back for 2025, and this year it’s not just about medals or rankings—it’s about raising the bar for what a national youth comp can actually be. Built from the ground up for young climbers, this series trades stale podium shots for atmosphere, creativity, and a focus on progression over perfection. The Games return with a new tournament format that will run across multiple cities in the UK, culminating in a final event in Sheffield this November. Discover more here.
First Look: The blocs are up at TCH Southampton
After weeks of routesetting by a dream-team of Hangar routesetters, and special guests, more than 200 brand new blocs are ready and waiting at The Climbing Hangar Southampton. Check out a few shots of all our new toys.
Walls Bring us Together: Reflecting on Four Years of Refugees Rock
As Refugees Rock turns four years old, we look back at this amazing project which started as a free climbing session in 2021 and has grown into a nationwide cause and a registered charity. Refugees Rock highlights the best that climbing has to offer. Find out more right here.
Pex Hill Crag Clean Up: Looking After a Humble North West Climbing Hub
Join us for the Pex Hill Crag Clean Up, a free community event hosted by The Climbing Hangar in partnership with Friends of Pex Hill. We're heading to the iconic Pex Hill Quarry, a much-loved North West bouldering hotspot, to give it a tidy and a spruce-up. Come together with fellow climbers to pick up rubbish and help preserve this cherished spot for the entire climbing community.
7 Ways to Stay Motivated When The Weather is Good and the Climbing Gym is Hot
Summer’s here, the sun’s out, and the crags are calling. It’s tempting to ditch the indoor climbing gym for outdoor adventures or just a lazy day in the park with a cold drink. But here at The Climbing Hangar, we know that keeping up with your indoor bouldering training, even when the weather’s glorious and the gym feels like a sauna, can level up your skills and keep you stoked for the sport.
6 Tips to Become a Mentally Stronger Climber
Climbing is as much a mental challenge as it is a physical one. While strength, technique and endurance are crucial, it's often your attitude that determines how far you get. Whether you are climbing indoors or outdoors, whether you're a professional climber or a passionate recreational climber, developing mental strength is key to overcoming challenges and achieving personal milestones—like finally tackling the tough route you’ve been eyeing for months.
Projecting in Climbing: Why you Should Try it
Projecting a climb, aka taking on a challenging route or boulder problem repeatedly until you succeed, is one of the most rewarding parts of climbing. But why dedicate so much effort to a single climb? Why commit yourself to pushing beyond your current skill level, sometimes failing over and over before you send? The answer lies in the many benefits of projecting, which go well beyond a successful ascent. Here’s why projecting can be transformative for your climbing journey and personal growth.