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Category Archives: tips

Best of the Blocs

10/03/2022by hkclimbing Leave a comment

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 […]

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tips, Uncategorized

Crag Etiquette

07/01/2022by hkclimbing 1 Comment

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 […]

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etiquette, tips, Uncategorized

Bouldering Etiquette

30/12/2020by hkclimbing 1 Comment

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 […]

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etiquette, tips

Shape Your Shoulders for a Stronger Climb

19/08/2020by hkclimbing Leave a comment

“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 […]

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tips

The Best of the Best

Featuredby hkclimbing 1 Comment

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 […]

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tips
Christophe Toresse on Buddha's Birthday, Temple Crag

Climbing Grades

15/09/2012by hkclimbing Leave a comment

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 […]

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tips

Bolting Guidance and Information

03/09/2012by hkclimbing 1 Comment

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 […]

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gear, tips

Info for Visiting Climbers

Featuredby hkclimbing 2 Comments

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 […]

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tips

Climbing Courses

Featuredby hkclimbing 3 Comments

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 […]

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courses, tips

Ready Set Gear

Featuredby hkclimbing 3 Comments

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, […]

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gear, tips

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