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Behind the Wall: A Look into the World of Competitive Climbing
Have you ever watched a climbing competition and wondered what goes on behind the scenes? Who better to reveal all than a real-life comp climber, and Hangar ambassador, Louise Flockhart. In our latest blog, Louise takes us back stage and reveals all the juicy details.
Sport Climbing Explained: Pro Climber Breaks Down Paris 2024
Sport Climbing returns to the world’s biggest sporting event next week and Hangar Ambassador Shauna Coxsey will be there to analyse the action. But before flying out, the champ hit @tchsheffield to preview the event and help newcomers to understand what to expect from all the sport climbing events taking place in Paris from the boulder and lead combined event, to the wildly popular speed climbing.
Session Ideas: Resilience and Mindset
This week's session idea is designed to train that all-important climbing muscle: the brain. Alex Fong is The Climbing Hangar retail manager, and an active climbing coach. He knows that many recreational climbers limit their progress because they avoid the things they need to practice if those things make them feel bad. But a session like this could help.
Session Ideas: The Flash Challenge
This week's session idea is from a special guest: YouTube star, and friend of The Hangar, Hannah Morris. For her first Hangar Session idea, Hannah presents The Flash Challenge: a mini climbing comp you can play with a friend, designed to promote better route reading, focus and execution on the wall.
Session Ideas: Need for Speed
Who doesn’t love speed climbing, right? This week's session idea is from the big boss: Hangar CEO Ged Mac. It’s not about climbing hard or making real progress with your max grade. It’s about moving your body and feeling good.
Top Tips for First Time Indoor Climbers
It's your first visit to an indoor bouldering gym and as you stand at the entrance, chalk bag in hand, you might feel a mix of anticipation and nervousness. But don't worry, every experienced climber once stood where you are now, ready to take on their first climb. Let us explain what you can expect and reveal the ways to ensure that your first climbing session is a blast.
The Olympic Effect, Pt. 1: The Climbing Community
As climbing returns to the Summer Olympics for 2024, we ask what affect this massive global event will have on UK climbing community. Part 1 of an article series by writer and competition climber Hannah Smith.
The Olympic Effect, Pt. 2: UK Competition Climbing
How will the return of climbing at the Summer Olympic Games affect the UK competition climbing community? In part 2 of her article series, writer and youth competition climber Hannah Smith discusses the pros and cons of the sport's inclusion in the games.
Session Ideas: Snakes & Ladders
Our latest session idea is from GB Climbing Coach, and true Hangar Royalty, Austyn "Oz" Fry. This is a suggestion for a gamified hour long power endurance session. You could have so much fun you forget you're training at all.
Session Ideas: Dynamic Movement
Our latest session idea is from young climbing sensation and Hangar Ambassador Louise Flockhart This is a suggestion for a 45 minute dynamic climbing crash course... minus the crashing, of course.