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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.
Hangar Liverpool sites to close
Due to the categorisation of Liverpool as "high risk" in the government's new three tier lockdown structure, The Climbing Hangar Liverpool Sandhills and Liverpool Matchworks will close from Wednesday 14 October 2020. 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...
Artist Spotlight: Dan O'Dempsey at Hangar Matchworks
When Ged wanted something to adorn the walls of his newest venue, Hangar Liverpool Matchworks, he turned to Dan O'Dempsey, who in turn took inspiration from one of the homes of UK climbing. Learn more about the Matchworks murals in Dan's own words.
The Way Back: Preventing injuries on your return
Ahead of the launch of Hangar Liverpool Matchworks, and the reopening of our Plymouth site, on Saturday 25 July, Hangar Head Coach Oz wants everybody to get back on the wall as safely as possible. Check out half a dozen tips for preventing injuries when getting back into climbing.
Check out our reopening video
Check out our reopening video, starring Shauna Coxsey to find out more about The Climbing Hangar post COVID-19. We have some new rules, but we're the same old Hangar you know and love.
Job Alert: Business & IT Analyst
The opportunities are coming thick and fast at The Climbing Hangar. Are you interested in working for one of the fastest growing businesses in the climbing industry? If so, this one is for you...
DKs favourite places to climb near(ish) our centres
Until the time comes that we can get back on the road and once again get a hold of our favourite rocks, the best we can do is reminisce on our favourite crags and plan our future climbing excursions. Here's DK with a run down of his top places to pull on, within a short drive of each of our centres.