12.10.21
How to start roped climbing
Want to start roped climbing? We explain the basics to help you get started.
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21.09.21
Youth climbing series at The Prop Store
Find out more about the ClimbScotland YCS 2021, including booking links.
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20.09.21
How to start bouldering
So, you’ve heard of this thing called bouldering, but what actually is it?
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31.08.21
Covid-safe rules for climbing at TCA
Understand the latest rule changes at TCA
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28.07.21
Get a taste of Olympic climbing
Want to try climbing? The Climbing Academy is offering Olympics themed taster sessions for just £6 per person.
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27.07.21
Scottish Dry-Tooling Club at The Prop Store
Ever wondered who those people are who climb with ice axes when it's not cold. Come and try dry-tooling and find out about one of climbing's most esoteric disciplines.
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10.07.21
Climbing in the Olympics
As climbing reaches the Olympics for the first time, find out about the format and ones to watch.
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07.07.21
Offers for Chippenham residents
We have created some offers to help the people of Chippenham get into climbing before The Arc opens. Discounted tasters, passes and more.
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28.06.21
Is it possible to climb with kids?
We spoke to parents at TCA to find out how they’ve faced and conquered the challenge of climbing with kids. From encouraging them to making time for yourself. Here's how to make it work.
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15.06.21
TCA squad – challenging, friendly, rewarding
Owen Taylor tells us about his time in the youth climbing team
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11.05.21
The Arc – a new climbing centre in Chippenham
A brand new climbing centre is announced for Chippenham, a joint venture from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity and TCA.
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27.04.21
Top tips for climbing outside
If you are new to climbing outdoors or thinking about starting we have gathered some useful tips to help you stay safe and confident.
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25.03.21
I didn’t expect to be learning a new sport at my age!
We talk to parents of kids who climb in our squad about how climbing has impacted their lives.
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18.03.21
Staying safe at TCA
We are here to keep you as safe as possible. Take our safety quiz, find out about coaching or just refresh your knowledge and skills.
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16.03.21
April reopening – finally!
TCA centres reopen in April and we can't wait to welcome you back.
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16.03.21
Pre-paid passes and reopening
Everything you need to know about pre-paid passes as we reopen our climbing centres.
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15.03.21
Climbing is great for mental health
Tom Stabbins reflects on the ways in which climbing has helped his mental health
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10.03.21
Climbing hard and saving lives
TCA climber, Dr Ry McHenry's had an incredible 2020. In between heavy shifts in ICU he managed one of his best climbing years to date
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07.03.21
New members – first month just £30 for adults
Get to know TCA with a special new member offer of one month unlimited climbing – including gym access.
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01.03.21
The secrets of safer belaying
Watch our talk: We discuss the pros and cons of different devices, skill-fade, why accidents happen and offer practical ideas for practising and improving your belaying safely.
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27.02.21
Let’s go outside
A useful skip through lots of the things you should be thinking about if you're starting to climb outside. With guide and coach Trev Massiah
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20.02.21
Forgetting to clip auto belay – an interview
Climbing on auto belay is a safe sport, if it is done correctly. But lose focus and any one of us could forget to clip. We speak to Sam about her accident and what we need to do as climbers to stay safe.
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19.02.21
Finding the positive: the psychology of climbing
Watch our free Q&A Hazel Findlay. Get tips to deal with stress and create a positive mindset. Stay safe and make progress by managing your comfort, stretch or panic zone.
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18.02.21
Manuals for the mind
Here is our recommended reading list to help you get calm, collected and ready for your ascent.
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09.02.21
Competition to name our new centre
Our new climbing wall in Chippenham is due to open in later in the year (Covid-permitting). We want you to come up with a name and logo idea.
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02.02.21
Sheffield Adventure Film Festival – watch online
Watch the very best of 2020's ShAFF from the comfort of home and help TCA.
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01.02.21
How to climb better
Do you want to improve your climbing? TCA offers a range of coaching options for all levels
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27.01.21
Finding your Edge: mental wellbeing and climbing
Rewatch our first online event with Hetty Key who shared results from her research into mental wellbeing and the outdoors and talked about the Women's Trad Festival
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26.01.21
Call of Duty Warzone tournament
Join other TCA climbers for a mighty private tournament for fans of Call of Duty warzone.
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19.01.21
Climbing as therapy
Pete Burrows from The University of Bristol looks at the science behind the benefits of exercise and climbing.
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