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Gracie Martin discusses her 2016-17 season

Up-and-coming talent Gracie Martin talks to WCS about her successful 2016-17 season, how she got there and the big decisions she had to...

We catch up with WCS Coach Suzan Dudink

"The WCS is still one of my favourite days to coach at. I'm often working hard, but I'm so so lucky to be able to say my job is also my...

WCS16: Manchester Beta #3

Becki Hall recently moved from Manchester, but as an ex-Chorlton local, and super-psyched boulderer, she has lots to share about the area...

WCS16: Manchester Beta #2

Following the launch of our Manchester Beta series, we're really pleased to feature Emily Pitts, founder of Manchester-based Womenclimb,...

Women's Routesetting Workshop 2016

This workshop is for anyone interested in learning the basics of route setting or for those wanting to improve their existing route...

WCS16 Headline Speaker: Jo Pavey

We are delighted to announce our final headline speaker is long-distance runner and five-time Olympian, Jo Pavey. Jo is the first British...

WCS16: Manchester Beta #1

Next up in our beta series is Roisin Joyce. Roisin is, naturally, a keen climber, and works for HOME, a popular and vibrant multi-arts...

WCS16 Headline Speaker: Shauna Coxsey

Our second headline speaker needs no introduction. This year has been an incredible one for Shauna, crowned the IFSC Boulder World Cup...

Fingerboard training with Katie Varian

If someone told you all you had to do was 4 hours of something a week and after 6 months you’d go up a whole grade if not more, would you...

Six Yoga Poses for Climbers

Text: Penny Orr Photos: Rob Greenwood Following on from our article on the benefits of yoga for climbing, yoga teacher,...

Yoga for Climbing with Penny Orr and Mina Leslie-Wujastyk

So what's it all about, and what can it do for your climbing? Both Penny and Mina discovered yoga in their teens, taking the odd class...

WCS16 Headline Speaker: Lisa Rands

We are so psyched to welcome Lisa Rands as this year's first headline speaker! A former US national champion and World Cup winner, Lisa...