Every year around this time we give you a peek into Chris’s year, month by month. A HUGE thank you to all of you who shared your adventures with us this year. We're looking forward to seeing you all again in 2019…
Read MoreJohn Martin is a Treasury Manager who loves to get out in the mountains whenever he can, either on his own or with his family.
Read MoreSeveral years ago whilst running a climbing wall session as part of a Single Pitch Award assessment course, I got on the wall to demo a move and pop!! Everyone in the room heard it. I was properly warmed up, the hold I was pulling on wasn’t tiny, my feet didn’t slip – but I had definitely damaged a flexor pulley in one of my fingers. Pulley injuries are the most common finger injury in climbers, and A2 pulley injuries most common. Here’s an overview of pulley injuries, how to avoid them, and what to do if it happens to you.
Read MoreBeing snug and warm inside your little tent when it is wet and cold outside can be a great feeling, but there’s no doubt that wild camping in poor weather is challenging. Keeping yourself and your kit dry is essential if you’re going to have a safe and fun expo – here are my top tips.
Read MoreI started working with John Kettle several years ago, and more recently I have benefitted from some coaching sessions with him. He has totally changed the way that I think about climbing movement. Decades of bad climbing habits have been corrected, proving that you can teach an old dog new tricks. I now move better and climb smarter. John’s book is deceptively simple, and very easy to understand, and I am proof that following his advice can transform your climbing In this post we chat to John about the book, and find out the thinking behind it.
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