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Rock Climbing

Thai Adventure

Earlier this year I went to Thailand, my first time to another continent as well as my first ‘proper’ go at climbing in the outdoors. After travelling around for a couple of weeks, briefly visiting Thailand’s capital, Bangkok (that’s a different story) then down to Krabi, Railay Beach for some kayaking, diving and exploring the beaches I headed up to Chiang Mai, North Thailand. The people were lovely and the place we stayed was my personal favorite – Eco Resort – It’s good to find your own places to stay but if I... Read More

Getting started. Climbing indoors

For those of you who are learning, or looking to learn to climb– Here are a few ideas for your first pieces of climbing gear. After using the hire kit at the indoor walls you may soon realise it’s a good idea to get your own as 1) It will be cheaper in the long run and 2) If you want to climb more regularly or progress to climbing outdoors, it’s good to have your own gear. 3) Hired harnesses are not the most comfortable in the world! For belaying,... Read More

Black Diamond kit now online

Rueben has been hard at work over the past couple of days getting the summer range of Black Diamond climbing equipment online. We have something to suit all breeds of climber. If you’re into ticking off blocs in you bouldering guide, going for the chain on a bolted line or fiddling gear into a crack on a trad classic. We thought we’d share a video from the Black Diamond  vimeo page to get you hyped up for a weekend of climbing. Sit back and enjoy a few minutes of Cody Roth on... Read More