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Hangar Women Rock: Emily & Jess on Route Setting
In celebration of our new site launch in Exeter, we wanted to highlight the amazing work of our new southern setting team, Emily & Jess. Get to know them here.
The One-Legged “Boot Legend”
How do we deal with and overcome setbacks? Hangar crew member, Max Prescott, talks us through his journey back to climbing after breaking his ankle last year. Find out about the highs, the lows and everything in between here.
Sofya Yokoyama Attempts Our World Cup Boulder Circuit
Swiss team climber, Sofya Yokoyama, visited our Liverpool Matchworks Hangar this week and had a go on our World Cup Circuit. See how she got on here.
TCH opens doors to Action Asylum and British Red Cross with Refugees Rock
We caught up with the gang at Refugees Rock, our free sessions for asylum seekers, launched in partnership with the British Red Cross and Action Asylum.
See Inside Exeter's Newest Bouldering Centre
We super excited to be opening our new venue in Exeter on 28 February 2022! With just under 3 weeks to go our team are hard at work painting, route setting, training and drinking lots and lots of coffee. Take a look at our progress pictures so far, we can't wait to see you there!
Outdoor Bouldering Projects: Jerry's Roof
Hangar London Head Coach, Cris Fontano, is documenting his training to reach a V11/ 8A outdoor bouldering grade. Last year he had a go at the famous Jerry's Roof in North Wales. Watch here.
TCH look back at 2021
Take a look at our 2021 round up of all the great and wonderful things we got up to. We have the best climbers and you helped contribute to make the TCH community the most awesome group to be part of. We are buzzing to see more of you this year, so come hang with us soon.
Coming soon: TCH Exeter
The Climbing Hangar is heading back to the south coast with TCH Exeter, an all-new 16,000 square foot bouldering centre, opening early 2022.
How to get into climbing
There’s nothing like a little Olympic fever to inspire people to get off their butts and get into a new sport. Climbing is one of six trial sports to enter the Olympic programme at Tokyo 2020, which has resulted in increased media attention on our favourite pastime. Here’s a little NEED TO KNOW INFO for newcomers who’d like to try climbing and experience the physical and mental benefits firsthand.
Diary of a Pro Climber: My first World Cup
Young pro Alex's dreams of climbing at world level were becoming a nightmare as he dropped the first two boulders back to back. Could Alex rediscover the FUN of climbing, beat the pressure of the occasion, and save his debut tournament?