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Our Guide To Having an Awesome Indoor Climbing Experience

If you love adventure and you are always seeking new ways to challenge yourself, you need to visit the thrilling world of indoor climbing at Awesome Walls Climbing Centre. Located in Sheffield, Liverpool, Stoke-On-Trent, Stockport, Cork, and Dublin, our gyms offer a unique and exhilarating experience for climbers of all skill levels. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned pro, Awesome Walls has something for everyone.

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The benefits of indoor climbing

Indoor climbing is not only a thrilling activity but also a great way to stay fit and healthy. Unlike traditional gym workouts, climbing engages your entire body, building strength, endurance, and flexibility. As you navigate the intricate routes and conquer challenging walls, you’ll improve your balance, coordination, and problem-solving skills. The best part is that it doesn’t feel like exercise; it’s pure fun and adrenaline.

At Awesome Walls, we understand the importance of safety. Our dedicated team of experienced instructors is always on hand to guide you through the process, ensuring that you have a safe and enjoyable climbing experience. We provide comprehensive safety briefings and teach proper techniques for using the equipment. With our expert guidance, you can unleash your inner adventure with confidence.

Types of climbing activities at Awesome Walls Climbing Centre

We offer a wide range of climbing activities to suit every individual’s preferences. Whether you prefer bouldering, top-roping, or lead climbing, you’ll find it all at Awesome Walls. Bouldering involves climbing short walls without ropes, relying solely on your strength and technique. Top-roping, on the other hand, requires a partner to belay you from the ground, ensuring your safety as you ascend the walls. And if you’re up for a more advanced challenge, lead climbing involves clipping onto the wall as you ascend, creating your own protection points.

Safety measures and equipment at Awesome Walls Climbing Centre

Safety is paramount at Awesome Walls Climbing Centre. We have implemented strict safety protocols to ensure the well-being of all climbers. Before you even step foot on the walls, you’ll receive a thorough safety briefing from our knowledgeable staff. They’ll teach you how to properly wear and use the harness, how to use auto-belay, how to tie the necessary knots, and how to communicate effectively with your belayer.

Additionally, we provide top-of-the-line climbing equipment, including ropes, harnesses, and helmets. All equipment undergoes regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its reliability. You can rest assured that you’re in good hands when it comes to safety at Awesome Walls.

Climbing routes and difficulty levels at Awesome Walls Climbing Centre

Our climbing centres boast a wide variety of climbing routes, catering to climbers of all levels. From gentle slabs to steep overhangs, there’s something for everyone. Each route is colour-coded to indicate its difficulty level, allowing you to choose climbs that suit your skill and experience.

Climbing competitions and events at Awesome Walls Climbing Centre

For those who crave a little friendly competition, we host regular climbing competitions and events. These events bring together climbers from all over to showcase their skills and compete for prizes. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned climber, participating in these competitions is a great way to challenge yourself and connect with the climbing community.

In addition to competitions, we also organise workshops, clinics, and training sessions led by professional climbers. These events provide valuable insights and tips from experts in the field, allowing you to further enhance your climbing abilities.

Membership options and pricing at Awesome Walls Climbing Centre

Ready to take your climbing to the next level? We offer flexible membership options to suit your needs. Whether you’re a casual climber or looking to make climbing a regular part of your fitness routine, we have a membership plan for you. With a membership, you’ll gain access to exclusive perks such as discounted rates, priority booking, and special events.

Check out our website or visit your local Awesome Walls centre to learn more about the pricing options and find the perfect membership for you.

Join Awesome Walls

Awesome Walls Climbing Centres are a haven for adventure seekers and fitness enthusiasts alike. With its diverse range of climbing activities, top-notch safety measures, and knowledgeable staff, it’s the perfect place to unleash your inner adventurer. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced climber, we have something to offer everyone.

So why wait? Embrace the thrill of indoor climbing and join the vibrant community at Awesome Walls. Get your membership today and embark on an exciting journey of self-discovery and personal growth. So climb higher, push harder, and let the adrenaline fuel your passion for adventure.

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Eight weeks ago I was idly checking my social media when a friends post in our running group caught my eye.
‘I’m injured, does anyone want my Race Across Scotland place?’ As expected no one snatched up his offer as running 225 miles over Scotlands Southern Upland Way in under 100 hours appealed!
Funnily enough though a few people mentioned my name…
Whilst big epic running challenges are my thing, I felt with only six weeks notice and a lack of big training days, I wasn’t quite ready for such suffer fest.
I also had the slight complication that I had a 100 mile race two weeks before that one!

To cut a long story short I accepted the place, I only ran 40 miles of the 100 and arrived at Portpatrick on Friday the evening before the big race.

On Saturday 6am 163 of us set off heading East to push our bodies and minds to their limits.
As the miles clicked away we ate plenty and slept little but pushed on regardless.
Day 1, day 2, day 3 were a blur and eventually day 4 arrived.
Everyone was totally spent but with the finish line close (40+ miles) we needed to crack on and complete this epic journey.
Unfortunately many people had had to drop out along the course but 63 competitors pushed on.
After running for 85 hours and sleeping for less than 5 hours I eventually hit a pain barrier that tried to thwart my progress.
Blisters on four toes, the base of one foot and around both ankles brought me to a hobble/wobble!
I had a final nine miles to the finish and NOTHING was going to stop me. While I walked, hobbled, tripped and jogged, a few hardier runners passed me but we all had the same goal in mind.

I’m pleased to say that I crossed the finish line after 227 miles and 89 hours and raised an awesome £2100+ for Mind Charity (the JustGiving page is still open for donations https://bit.ly/DavesRAS24)

I had a good friend Dave Jones help me along the way with nutrition (pot noodles), kit (sweaty clothes) and encouragement (move it…). Without his tremendous support the outcome would not have been the same.

I’ve received so much positive support via emails, social media and personally that I can’t thank my supporters enough.

My years of climbing have taught me many things, but one of the most important things is ‘Stay Positive’.

Hope to see you at the climbing wall soon,

Dave Douglas