Best of the Blocs
At the very back of the Hong Kong Bouldering Guidebook we included a little tick list under the heading ‘Best of the Best’. This was provided to give people with […]
Category Archives: tips
Crag Etiquette
With gyms once again closing down for a bit and an influx of people expected at the crags, it seems timely to give people a little reminder on some of […]
Bouldering Etiquette
The do’s and don’ts of bouldering outdoors… I was going to save the following for the next guidebook but with so many people getting their first taste of outdoor bouldering […]
Shape Your Shoulders for a Stronger Climb
“In my experience working with professional climbers, the single most commonly injured body part was the shoulder.” – Dr. Ian Shaw During training, experienced climbers typically do a great job […]
The Best of the Best
Visiting HK and only have a limited time to sample the best climbing on offer? In this series of posts we’ll quiz some of Hong Kong’s most established climbers on […]
Climbing Grades
Climbing grades can be a bit of mystery for those new to the sport, or indeed those visiting an area adopting a system different to that used in their home […]
Bolting Guidance and Information
General Information and Guidance on Bolting by Francis Haden Bolt Type Bolts used by rock climbers exist in two types; expansion bolts and glue-in, or as more commonly known; resin […]
Info for Visiting Climbers
When to Come Hong Kong is located in the tropics so the weather, as you would expect, can get pretty damn hot and humid in the summer months (generally the […]
Climbing Courses
Here’s some general information we’ve put together on how to get started climbing in Hong Kong… Beginner’s Courses Whilst everything you need to learn about climbing can be taught by […]
Ready Set Gear
Walk into any climbing shop or browse a climbing website and you’ll be confronted with lots of different climbing equipment. Huge amounts of shiny, colourful, anodised and often expensive gear, […]