With the Paris Olympics set to shine greater light on the sport, Abi Jackson talks to Shauna Coxsey, one of the UK’s most successful climbers – and now a Sheffielder.
Noticed the growing buzz around climbing? Once the reserve of more hardcore enthusiasts, climbing has become a lot more accessible in recent years – particularly with more and more indoor climbing walls and centres cropping up across the country, where children and adults alike can learn to climb with ropes and harnesses, or give bouldering a go.
There’s been greater focus in recent years “to ensure the sport is being more inclusive, and people feel welcome when they walk through the door”, notes Coxsey, who suggests that signing up to an induction course is the best way for beginners to start. This will ensure you’re equipped with safety advice, as well as helping build skills and confidence. Most climbing centres will also have shoes and chalk bags available to hire, so you don’t have to rush and buy all the kit.
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