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30th Sep 2019

Interview: Alex Waterhouse on taking on the pro's at ROCKSTARS

We talk to rising rockstar, Alex Waterhouse, about climbing in front of a packed arena, chilling with legends in the athlete's lounge and topping boulders that some of the world's most famous climbers didn't get.

25th Sep 2019

Hangar on tour: Swansea hotspots

We love indoor climbing, but getting out and about is a whole different experience and we like to pick walls in locations that let our crew and customers do just that. Here's our guide to Swansea's local hotspots.

20th Sep 2019

A beginners guide to Bouldering in Winter

Why do climbers wait until it's freezing to get out on the rocks? What is 'grit season'? What is 'grit' even? Here's your winter climbing beginners' guide.

20th Sep 2019

Interview: The Ticket to Rockstars Winners

We caught up with the winners of adidas T2R Plymouth and T2R Liverpool to hear what they had to say about the comps and find out how they were preparing for the final in Germany, and their chance to win a wildcard entry to the pro-competition.

19th Sep 2019

Video: adidas TICKET TO ROCKSTARS 2019 (the official films)

Enjoy the official films from all of our pioneering record breaking adidas T2R competitions. Featuring Shauna Coxsey and lots of great climbing action.

17th Sep 2019

We're hiring: Marketing Admin

We're looking for a marketing admin to make sure all the important stuff gets done while we chase our big, wild dreams.

09th Sep 2019

Soft vs. Stiff: a blog about climbing shoes

There are a lot of options out there when it comes to climbing shoes. We’ve talked about making sure your climbing shoes fit, so now let’s move on to the bit we’re all excited about: the rubber.

30th Aug 2019

Interview: DJ Mini Da Minx on rocking adidas ROCKSTARS

After years on the global festival circuit, and fresh from her very own headline tour, DJ Mini Da Minx talks DJing for climbers, and life as a touring female DJ (who’s also expecting her first child).

29th Aug 2019

Interview: Louise Flockhart, adidas T2R London winner

Meet Louise Flockhart, winner of the UK's first ever round of adidas Ticket to Rockstars. We caught up with Louise ahead of her trip to Germany for the T2R Final.

29th Aug 2019

Gallery: adidas T2R Plymouth, the kids

A selection of images from our junior comps, at adidas TICKET TO ROCKSTARS, Plymouth.

29th Aug 2019

Video: adidas T2R Plymouth 2019 highlights

Check out the highlights from adidas TICKET TO ROCKSTARS, Plymouth 2019.

14th Aug 2019

4 OTHER reasons why kids should climb

Most of us know that climbing is an ideal pastime for youngsters, in building their confidence, their resilience and their strength.  But there's more to the story than just that...