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Winter Climbing Guide: Kit Essentials
Want to enjoy the frosty mornings we'll see over the next few months? Add these safety staples to your winter climbing kit with this guide from Decath
What is the use of Chalk in Climbing?
A seemingly simple yet essential tool for climbing, find out how chalk enhances grip and can help climbers across various disciplines.
Climbing for Beginners: The Kit You Need to Start
This is the ultimate checklist for climbing for beginners. Learn what you’ll need to get started with our complete kit and advice on how to choose it.
THE TOP SIX MOST USEFUL KNOTS FOR CLIMBING AND MOUNTAINEERING
Tie-in knots, stopper knots... An illustrated and animated tutorial to practise safely!
How to choose your climbing or mountaineering rope
Are you setting off to climb routes or go mountaineering and need a rope? You have a range of options! We're here to help you find the right one.
HOW TO PROPERLY COIL* YOUR ROPE
What are the different coiling methods for avoiding knots and twists? Find out here!
Climbing gifts - TOP 8 ideas to please a climber!
Has your sweetheart, niece or friend just taken up climbing? It’s easy to please them by giving them a gift related to their passion. But the problem is, you don’t know what to choose among all the equipment...
How to choose a climbing or mountaineering harness
The vital link between your body and the rope when climbing; a climbing harness will also temporarily support you at belay stations. It is therefore essential to choose it well, to ensure comfort and safety!
Best Climbing Spots Around Nottingham
Find out about Nottingham's fantastic locations for indoor and outdoor climbing, with routes and boulder problems to suit any experience level.
Climbing for Beginners - Where can I Practice Climbing
A perfect guide to climbing for beginners, in this article, you’ll learn where you can start practising rock climbing for the right induction.
What are the Best Scrambles in the UK?
Not sure where to go scrambling next? Here are some of our favourite spots in the UK.
Climbing for Beginners: How to train?
This is the ultimate training list for climbing for beginners. Learn what you’ll need to get started to train for rock climbing in this article.
What is the Difference Between Top Rope and Lead Climbing?
Ever wondered what the differences between top rope and lead climbing were? Find out more from one of our climbing experts.
What Equipment Do I Need for Indoor Climbing?
When you go climbing for the first time you don’t have to worry equipment too much as most indoor climbing walls have kit that you can hire it all.
How to Choose Your Climbing Harness?
A harness is an essential part of your climbing equipment. It’s the vital link between your body, the rope, the quickdraws and the cliff. Find the right one for you.
How to Choose Your Climbing Rope?
Single rope or double rope? Which diameter? Which length? There are many questions to answer before buying a climbing rope.
6 Best Tree Climbing Boots
Tree climbing is a thrilling outdoor activity that can make you feel invigorated and energised. Find the best boots to improve your experience.
How to Choose a Climbing Accessory Cord?
Cords, lanyards, slings; all these accessories have specific functions. Here are our tips on choosing the right model for you.
How to choose your belaying system for climbing
If you climb routes and are looking for a belaying system, also known as a belay device or descender, we're here to help you choose!
PAUL ROMAIN
ETUDIANT