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The best new films about climbing
By Mick Crosbie, from Hangar Matchworks This just in… LOCKDOWN SUCKS… walls are closed, travel is restricted, and the weather has ensured that even if you had a crag on your doorstep, you still couldn’t climb. If you’re like Mick, the General Manager of our Liverpool Matchworks venue, you’re either climbing, thinking about climbing, or watching other people climbing online. So, what are the best ways to do Option 3? What are the best new films about climbing, so that we can all climb vicariously, and be a part of the conversation, even while we’re stuck at home? Here are Mick’s picks:Queer Representation in Climbing
In the UK, February is LGBT+ History Month; and with the immense amount of time thrust into her hands by lockdown, Helen Astle from TCH Plymouth has been thinking about queer representation in British climbing. Is this community less integrated into the climbing industry than our American counterparts? And if so, what might we do to address this?
How I’m Staying Fit During Lockdown
Like so many of us, Big Ben Fitz is stuck at home right now. So how does Hangar Liverpool's resident tower of power remain strong during lockdown? Apparently, the answer involves chocolate cereal, bathroom windows, and suspect yoga poses.
How to support The Hangar during lockdown
We have once again been forced to close our doors due to coronavirus and have frozen all of our memberships, so that nobody will pay another penny to The Hangar until they feel safe and comfortable to return, post-lockdown. But we have been overwhelmed with the kindness and generosity of our members. Here's how some of our members are choosing to support the Hangar. We know this won't be for everyone, but we have to give those who wish to help the chance to do so.
Hangar Liverpool and Plymouth forced to close due to COVID-19
The Climbing Hangar has once again been forced to close due to government guidance on Covid-19. We cannot confirm a reopening date at this time. All pre-booked sessions and classes have been cancelled and every customer who has already paid for a session will receive a refund. All memberships will be frozen, and members won’t pay another penny until they return to the wall.
Price updates for 2021
The Climbing Hangar will increase the cost of climbing sessions and monthly memberships on 1 January 2021. Find out more, right here.
Mind Games: Overcoming setbacks (climbing in lockdown)
At the turn of the year, pro climber Alex Waterhouse was looking forward to his debut on the IFSC circuit. Then 2020 happened and the season was cancelled. Alex discusses lockdown from the perspective of a pro athlete, from letting go of a long-held dream to rediscovering his motivation to train hard, despite many setbacks.
Coronavirus update: Liverpool, London and Plymouth to close
In accordance with national lockdown measures in England, our venues in Liverpool, London and Plymouth will be closed from Thursday 5 November 2020, for a minimum of one month. Once again memberships will be frozen, but members can choose to reinstate their membership payment in order to support the Hangar crew. Click here to learn more.
I ran 19 5k’s in a day: here’s why… and how
Pete Richards ran a 5k on the hour, every hour, for as long as he possibly could, to raise money for charity. Here’s Pete in his own words to explain why, and how, he did it.
Coronavirus update: TCH Swansea to close temporarily
Following today’s announcement of a nationwide ‘Fire Break Lockdown’ by the Welsh government, The Climbing Hangar Swansea will close from 23 October 2020 for 17 days with an estimated reopening date of 9 November 2020, although this date will remain under review. All memberships will be frozen, but members can choose to reinstate their membership payment in order to support the Hangar crew. Click here to learn more.