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“Training with CORE’s Geo holds was a game-changer for me.”

October 17, 2024

Bouldering

Dave Loh’s Journey to Sending Spanish Caravan (8c) with Core’s Geo HoldsClimbers always look for ways to recreate outdoor challenges when training indoors. For Dave Loh, setter at Depot Sheffield…

A Year in the life of Aiden Roberts

July 30, 2024

Bouldering

Reflections.By Aidan RobertsHaving recently returned back from my travels in Europe, it’s been nice to reflect on a Spring season ripe with memorable moments and good lessons. It’s hard to…

Eden Rock Newcastle

July 16, 2024

Matting, Sustainability in Climbing

Sustainable climbing wall development.It is more and more common that companies are flying the sustainable flag. Often presenting their product as “Green” or ethically sourced. On the whole, this is…

Chimera Chatham

July 12, 2024

Matting

Strong First ImpressionsAfter an early start setting off from Sheffield at 4.30 am, I crossed the Dartford Bridge at 7 am. I felt relieved to escape the hustle and bustle…

Flashpoint Swansea – A “Beast” of a matting job!

May 31, 2022

Matting

New boulder wall for South WalesFlashpoint Swansea is the third bouldering wall from the team behind Redpoint Bristol. Flashpoint Swansea brings together the best of the features from the established…

The Climbing Depot Armley

May 19, 2022

Matting

At 1000m2 of matting, the Depot Armley is our biggest matting job of the year so far. 1000m2 is a substantial amount of material requiring multiple deliveries: six artic loads!…

Frome Boulder Rooms

January 26, 2022

Matting

It’s been a while since I sat down to write a matting blog and I’ve got a bit behind! It’s fair to say we might have got a little distracted…

Hang.

January 25, 2022

Matting

Purveyors of plastic problems. A new World Class Bouldering Centre in Hounslow.Last week, I spoke with Hang’s founder, Jon Partridge, about their new bouldering wall. Located near the Blenheim Centre,…

BlocHaus Manchester

July 22, 2021

Matting

Wall design and build by BlocHausMatting Specifications: Grey carpet top, black PVC sidewalls.Experience Manchester’s Climbing Heritage at BlocHausLocated near the Peak District, Manchester boasts a rich climbing history that dates…

VauxWall West Expansion

June 3, 2021

Matting

Dramas DramasMatting spec: Blue carpet top, Blue PVC sidewalls.Wall design and build by Simon Wilson (theclimbingwallcompany.com)It was a bit of a battle getting this matting project over the line! Finding…