Sport climbing at Runestone Quarry Working towards qualifications, especially advanced quals like the Rock Climbing Development...

Getting started climbing outdoors - an interview with new climber Anna

The first in a series of interview where I ask climbers all about their experiences. First up, Mike Collins shares his journey towards RCDI and MCI.

Choosing the right outdoor venue for you, for the weather, and for the time of year can be really tricky. The Lake District bouldering...

I bouldered font 8a (or V11, that sounds more impressive?!). Given that climbing is all about the grades, I’d like to share how I reached...

To attend a Rock Climbing Development Instructor training course, candidates need to have lead climbed a minimum of 60 VS 4c climbs and...

Maybe you're just breaking in to VS terrain, want to explore the Lakes more, or are building up your logbook for RCDI or MCI...

The Rock Climbing Development Instructor qualification is a pretty high level award. It's ace! You gain a whole lot of input on teaching...

The Rock Climbing Development Instructor qualification is a relatively new addition to the UK outdoor qualifications pathway. It's filled...

Here's a thought: If we keep building up more and more women's events and groups, but don't communicate well with men, involve them, or...

I have learnt SO much over the past 10+ years....and it's really nice to look back and see how far I've come. There's also lots of things...

Last week I went to up to Dove Crag, a steep trad crag in the Lakes that I've always kind of wanted to visit, but always thought would be...

So you've done your RCI training, and now you need to build up your skills and experience before going for the assessment. This period of...

Top tips for choosing the right trad and sport routes Have you ever been so keen to climb a certain grade that day, that you’ve jumped on...

Do your main climbing goals involve outdoor rock routes or boulders? If so, then these articles are for you, covering lots of clever ways...

Stage 1: "my first ever wild camp" I camped a lot with my family as a child, but this always involved staying in proper campsites, in a...

Here are my top tips to help beginner and intermediate climbers make good venue and route choices.

Leading traditional rock climbs is an involved experience and requires lots of technical skills. Read my thoughts on starting out.

Now this is just my opinion, and there are plenty of other quality routes out there; don't be completely swayed by star ratings, classic...