17.02.21
Climbing is great for mental health
Tom Stabbins reflects on the ways in which climbing has helped his mental health
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10.02.21
Book now: Let’s go outside
Everything you need to know to climb outside safely...well almost everything. Join Trev Massiah for a free online talk and Q&A.
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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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12.01.21
Hazel Findlay on Mental Health and Climbing
Hazel shares her thoughts on why climbing is so good for your mental health and what can you do to stay positive in lockdown.
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18.12.20
Bouldering in the time of coronavirus
The final instalment of Jonny Kydd's travel journal.
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12.11.20
Swiss Adventures
The next leg of TCA routesetter and BD Local Hero Jonny's grand bouldering tour
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09.11.20
James Rudge climbing at TCA
Paraclimber James talks about getting back into climbing at TCA and we share his brilliant new video.
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13.10.20
Travelling during a pandemic
TCA routesetter and BD Local Hero Jonny Kydd gives us a glimpse of life on the road as he tentatively restarts his climbing tour.
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08.09.20
Dumbarton Rock
As the brand new Dumby guide hits the shelves, co-author and TCA staff member John Hutchinson shares his personal connection to the Clyde's iconic climbing venue.
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06.08.20
My Lockdown Motivation
Young Scottish competition climber Hannah Kerr tells us about her lockdown.
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24.06.20
Finding adventure a little closer to home
Nat Berry on exploring local climbing venues and getting used to a slower pace of life
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19.06.20
A life of climbing – Alan Cassidy
TCA Director Alan reminisces about his journey into climbing and a few of his biggest climbs.
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09.06.20
Top tips for cragging safely after lockdown
It is a good time to explore local crags. Roz and Jonny have compiled essential advice for getting restarted.
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15.05.20
Climbing jigsaws
If you want something to keep your mind and your fingers active, try our new TCA jigsaws
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08.05.20
Musings on the art of route-setting
TCA setter Dan talks about the art and challenges of being a route-setter
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07.05.20
How to take better climbing photographs
TCA route-setter and photographer Joseph Schenk shares advice on how to become a better climbing photographer.
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04.05.20
Dear climbing
Kate shares her love affair with climbing
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30.04.20
Running into Ropes – Discovering the World of Climbing
Emma Marple shares her joy of climbing and travel, and offers advice on how the wild at heart can keep spirits high during lock-down
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23.04.20
Team TCA is staying home
To give COVID the boot! Watch our video
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20.04.20
Who’s zoomin who?
Download virtual zoom backgrounds to get back into TCA centres
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15.04.20
Secrets to becoming a semi-decent climber
Lucy shares the secrets to her success.
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10.04.20
Training at home
Good sources for home-based training ideas.
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26.03.20
Time for something uplifting
We have gathered some love letters to climbing from our amazing community to lift your spirits.
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23.03.20
Your love letters to climbing
Being forced to stop doing your favourite things is really hard. We'd like to hear from you about how much climbing means to you.
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13.03.20
Queer Climbing at TCA
TCA climber Roxy Barry writes about a brilliant new informal climbing meet up in Glasgow, that aims to make all climbers feel welcome.
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07.03.20
TCA’s guide to climbing etiquette
Learn some top tips for understanding climbing etiquette to help you be the coolest climber
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27.02.20
Coping with climbing finger injuries
Learn about finger anatomy, common pulley injuries and recovery
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17.02.20
Bristol Schools Climbing Championships 2020
Coach Roz gives us the low-down on a fun-filled but challenging day for the young climbers of Bristol.
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