BD Local Heroes Archives - The Climbing Academy

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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

18.12.20

Bouldering in the time of coronavirus

The final instalment of Jonny Kydd's travel journal.

12.11.20

Swiss Adventures

The next leg of TCA routesetter and BD Local Hero Jonny's grand bouldering tour

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.

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.

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.

19.04.20

Get Roz-fit

TCA coach and strong lady Roz Frugtniet has created a plan to help you stay in shape.

15.04.20

Secrets to becoming a semi-decent climber

Lucy shares the secrets to her success.

03.02.20

From Tennis to climbing

Hear route-setter Jonny's unusual story of how tennis brought him close to the sport he now loves

16.12.19

Keeping it local

Meet BD Local Heroes Lucy and Roz as they talk about how they got into climbing and how they face the challenges it brings.

The Mothership

85 Barrow Road
Bristol
BS5 0FD

01179 072 956

Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Newsroom

124 Portman St
Kinning Park, Glasgow
G41 1EJ

0141 429 6331

Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Church

St.Werburgh's Church
Mina Road, Bristol
BS2 9YQ

01179 413 489

Mon-Fri: 12pm-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 9am-6pm
(Peak 9am-3pm)
The Prop Store

24 Craigmont St
Maryhill, Glasgow
G20 9BT

0141 429 6331

Mon-Fri: 10am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)
Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Arc

Westmead Lane
Chippenham
SN15 3HZ

01249 471182

Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri : 11am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Wed : 9.30am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 9.30am-6pm
(Peak 9.30am-3pm)