The Climbing Academyhttp://www.theclimbingacademy.com/blog/Bristol's dedicated bouldering centreFri, 25 May 2012 17:30:57 +0000en-GBSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)More BikesBikeEnvironmentUpdateUpdateTCAFri, 25 May 2012 17:06:59 +0000http://www.theclimbingacademy.com/blog/2012/5/25/more-bikes.html288896:2951212:16443822You might have noticed a bit of industrious carpentry taking place over the last few days.As more of you are now helping the planet by cycling to TCA, we decided to double the size of the bike shed. In the process we have sacrificed two parking bays but it does mean we can accomodate 20 more bicycles.

]]>http://www.theclimbingacademy.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-16443822.xmlLeaving No Stone UnturnedClimbingKevin JorgesonPresshighballTCAThu, 24 May 2012 12:43:00 +0000http://www.theclimbingacademy.com/blog/2012/5/24/leaving-no-stone-unturned.html288896:2951212:16425678Not to be outdone by the Sun, the Mail online yesterday published their own climbing article, with some great photos by Jim Thornburg. It talks about Kevin Jorgeson's highballing in the US and is a good piece considering its tabloid origins.

Tou can see the article here.

]]>http://www.theclimbingacademy.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-16425678.xml8pm Tonight for the MountainbikersThe wider worldmountain bikingTCAThu, 24 May 2012 11:00:02 +0000http://www.theclimbingacademy.com/blog/2012/5/24/8pm-tonight-for-the-mountainbikers.html288896:2951212:16424873Red Bull is tonight broadcasting the new Anthill Films MTB flick, Strength In Numbers, at 8pm for free on it's website and then it will be viewable for the next 24hrs.

The film will also be available to download in HD via iTunes.

]]>http://www.theclimbingacademy.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-16424873.xmlSnowbound CircusEverestKenton CoolThe wider worldTCATue, 22 May 2012 10:49:55 +0000http://www.theclimbingacademy.com/blog/2012/5/22/snowbound-circus.html288896:2951212:16389411Image by Ralf Dujmovits

You might have heard Gloucestershire local and TCA favorite Kenton Cool speaking on Radio 4 this morning. Kenton was at Everest camp 2, on his way up the mountain, talking about the fatalities of recent days. There is a good article here from Outside online exploring the recent turn of events.

]]>http://www.theclimbingacademy.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-16389411.xml£1000 of NF kit up for grabs with Ellis BrighamCompetitionEllis BrighamRetailTCAWed, 16 May 2012 14:46:01 +0000http://www.theclimbingacademy.com/blog/2012/5/16/1000-of-nf-kit-up-for-grabs-with-ellis-brigham.html288896:2951212:16289152To celebrate Mountain Mayhem 2012, The North Face, in association with Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports, are offering you the chance to WIN £1000 worth of The North Face gear!

Just head to the Ellis Brigham website to enter.

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