The Climbing Academy

Between The Lines

TCA — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:53:43 +0000

Here's a short clip of Ben Norman on a recent new line at Hunsham in the Wye Valley. Ben, a TCA regular is currently studying and climbing in Sheffield.

CWS School Traverse Walls

TCA — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:22:03 +0000

Our good friends over road, Climbing Wall Solutions have just released their new Schools Traversing Wall brochure.

Climbing is one of the most natural activites for kids (not to mention us adults) and if you are a school looking to add a facility that will engage your pupils then we can't recomend Ron and his team highly enough.

Click here see the new brochure or here to visit the CWS website.

THE ELLIS BRIGHAM TENT DISPLAY

TCA — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:32:35 +0000

When: Saturday 18th May 10am – 5pm
Where: The Downs, Bristol (Near the Water Tower on the corner of Stoke Rd and Upper Belgrave Rd)

This fantastic outdoor Tent Event is back for one day only!

From backpacking to festivals, mountaineering to short weekend breaks, the tent range is unrivalled in the UK – see them all and test them out at the Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports Tent Show this May.

With over 30 tents pitched and ready to be tried and tested, plus great offers on current and ex-display models, this event is not to be missed! The team of camping experts will be on hand to offer help and advice to ensure you select the best tent for you and your family’s needs.

For more details and to ensure we have a specific tent pitched for you please contact our Bristol Store.

If you can’t make it to the tent show then check out our tent pitching videos or view our Tent Buying Guide to help narrow down your selection.

Bristol Bike Project Family Day

TCA — Tue, 07 May 2013 08:47:52 +0000

The very nice people at BBP are having a family afternoon from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday May 12th.

You can use their equipment for free (or give a donation), swap outgrown bikes, or just say hello and find out about the great work they do for our community.

For more info about BBP visit www.thebristolbikeproject.org

Gaz Parry Interview

TCA — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:30:21 +0000

We have just added an interview with ex multi-time British Champion Gaz Parry to TCA's Climbing Shop Magazine. We quizzed Gaz on comperitions, women, youth and getting old.

Just head to www.tcaclimbingshop.com and click the main banner.