Glenmore Lodge instructor Derek Bain demonstrates how to place protection while leading, considering protecting the belay, location of protection, direction of travel and rope management.
BMC approves first National Performance Centre
The first dedicated National Performance Centre for climbing in England and Wales has recently been approved by the British Mountaineering Council, and deemed suitable to hold both national and international competitions. Awesome Walls Sheffield, which will open its doors to the public towards the end of this month, will offer both lead climbing and bouldering in addition to a 15 …