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Skills 12 Ways to Save Cash on Outdoor Gear

As the cost of living continues to soar, we're all looking to limit spending. To help make a modest dent in the outdoor budget, Tom Ripley shares some ideas for everyday items that might do in place of more expensive branded gear. 


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Dr Rebecca Williams, performance psychology coach and consultant clinical psychologist, shares a chapter from her upcoming book Climb Smarter: Mental Skills and Techniques for Climbing. Part and parcel of setting appr...

UKC Gear Guide - Supported By Rab Packing for Sport Climbing

Rob Greenwood talks through what he would pack for a day of sport climbing. He explains, in detail, what equipment will be needed and why, plus gives a few tips from his experience.

Strength-Based Yoga and its Benefits for Climbing

Climber, yoga teacher and wellbeing coach Tiffany Soithongsuk outlines the transformational benefits of strength-based yoga movement on climbing development, with some take-away exercises...

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From fires and litter to traffic and transport, Carla Broom examines the ways that walkers and climbers...

How to Get Back to Grips with Climbing Post-Lockdown

As we return to outdoor and indoor climbing following a long lay-off, our physical and mental state...

Ballet Exercises for Climbers

Professional dancer and keen climber Rosie Mackley shares some ballet drills that can help to improve your coordination,...

Can Watching Climbing Videos Improve your Skills? What Science Suggests

Jasmin Honegger, PhD explores whether watching climbing videos in lockdown can help...

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