Climbing walls are a great way to start climbing and to stay fit. We’ve made it easy for you to discover local climbing wall in your area. Take a look at our BMC Climbing Wall Finder.

If anyone is out there and is looking to start competitions, where would they look?

Here are the essentials to know about climbing indoors

A look at what is involved in building a climbing wall

Not sure which training method to choose? Or how to fuel you body? Come along to our new workshop to learn best how to periodise your training, or those you may coach, to greatest effect.

BMC FUNdamentals of climbing 3 is a course developed by Katherine Schirrmacher and Tom Randall.

This workshop is for any climber or coach wishing to further their knowledge of physical training.

Fancy giving climbing a go but don't know where to start? Follow these five easy steps to kick off a lifetime of vertical adventures.

All the tips on how to move from indoor climbing to outdoor climbing

Here are the essentials to know about climbing indoors

We take a look at the culture of tight climbing shoes. Just how tight is too tight - and are we creating problems for the future?

Is your climbing stuck in a rut? You need to tackle the weakest link in your chain. For some people, that’s finger strength. Ned Feehally explains the best practice for using a fingerboard to train climbing.

So you’ve caught the bug, you’re going at least once a week (often more!) and your friends keep looking at you weirdly when they catch you moving your arms around while staring into space, or just staring at your fingertips. It’s inevitable, because, let’s face it, climbing is the best! If you’re really getting into climbing, you’ll likely want to start getting your own gear that will fit you properly and perform better – such as rental shoes. In fact, shoes are the first thing you should get!