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48stories from the cave.the top rope.kids' club.the setters.

First sends, falls, comebacks and coaching tips, written by our members, coaches and route setters.

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  1. A flat-shapes picture of a bouldering wall with colorful holds and a climber reaching for a hold

    Bouldering

    My first V4, after two years of trying

    One member's diary of one problem in the cave.

    28 Oct 2026 · 6 min read

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  2. A flat-shapes picture of a climbing hall with a climber on a rope halfway up and a belayer below

    Rope

    Learning to lead: what the course is really like

    Clipping, falling on purpose and trusting your belayer.

    14 Oct 2026 · 8 min read

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  3. A flat-shapes picture of a kids' climbing area with two children climbing and a parent watching

    Kids' club

    Why kids climb better than their parents

    Our coach on fear, play and the ten-minute rule.

    30 Sep 2026 · 4 min read

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Story topics: bouldering, top rope, lead, kids' club, route setting, training, members' stories.

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