Great links and resources for climbing and bouldering.
Climbing grading system explained
Got confused about all the different grading systems in climbing? This helpful link will help chalk your knowledge.
Books
Rock Fax are great books for the climbing and bouldering world. Each book covers a different area showing a large selection of climbs in that region. All climbs come with grading information and pictures.
(We hope to be selling Rock Fax books in our shop very soon)
Websites
8a Climbing website with articles, forums, world climbers rankings.
Javu.co.uk - for climbing guides and articles about climbing in the South West UK
Forums
UK climbing is a regularly used forum site that covers topics such as climbing sites, gear, techniques and the pub.
UK Bouldering covers all topics bolder related. These include: Training, equipment, general chatter and of course boulders.
National and International Clubs and Associations
The British Mountaineering Council works to keep sites open and protected for climbers and mountain walkers. They also offer advice on equipment, safety and clubs in the UK.
The Climbers Club is a Uk climbing club, with a website that offers useful guides, tide timetables and more.
The UIAA International Mountaineering & climbing Federation promotes the growth and protection of mountaineering and climbing worldwide. Their website provides lots of information on the sport including helpful section on climbing ethics and law.
IFSC International Federation of Sport climbing organises events and keep records for competition climbing.
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