Video Archives - The Climbing Academy

31.08.21

Covid-safe rules for climbing at TCA

Understand the latest rule changes at TCA

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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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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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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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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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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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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14.01.21

Free yoga sessions

Follow along with two free yoga sessions from the amazing Anna Beata Yoga

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08.01.21

Mental health and mindset videos

Find ways to overcome fear, push past challenges and be inspired through sport to improve your mental wellbeing.

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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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28.10.20

Griptonite app launched in TCA Glasgow

Try our powerful and fun new app to log climbs, track progress and take part in challenges.

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09.09.20

Chalk and coronavirus

Research shows climbing chalk is unlikely to transmit coronavirus

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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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