Lectures & Masterclasses

Johnny Dawes, John Dunne & Andy Kirkpatrick at Manchester Climbing Centre

Here at Manchester Climbing Centre we know you want more than just a climbing centre, so this Autumn we will be hosting a number of lectures and masterclasses from some of the countries top climbers and speakers.

Kicking off is the awesome Johnny Dawes! Johnny will be offering two limited-space climbing masterclasses followed by a lecture based around his new book on Thursday the 13th of October. Johnny is a renowned British climber, with a host of significant first ascents to his name, but also a great reputation for his flamboyant behaviour, as well as his climbing prowess. A masterclass from Johnny Dawes is not to be missed!

Manchester Climbing Centre owner John Dunne, who is no slouch himself with first ascents including New Statesman at Ilkley, Partheon Shot at Burbage South and Total Eclipse at Malham Cove, will be offering a Masterclass to Manchester Climbing Centre members on Thursday the 20th of October. The session will be a movement and technique class, aimed at improver climbers looking to push the next grade barrier. Places will be limited so booking early is recommended.

Andy Kirkpatrick will be coming along to Manchester Climbing Centre on the 26th of November to give his Cold Wars talk. Andy is one of the most accomplished British climbers of all time, and was described by Metro Magazine as “making Ray Mears look like Paris Hilton!”. This is Andy Kirkpatrick’s only tour date in Manchester, so come and find out what all the fuss is about! You can purchase tickets online HERE

Synopsis of dates & Prices:

Johnny Dawes – 13th October 2011

Masterclass 1 – 5.30pm-6.30pm – cost £25 per person

Masterclass 2 – 6.30pm-7.30pm- cost £25 per person

Lecture – 8.00pm-until Johnny finishes! – Cost £10 per person

John Dunne – 20th October 2011

Movement & Technique class – 5.30pm-6.30pm – First 6 spaces free!

Andy Kirkpatrick – 26th November 2011

Lecture – 6.30pm – 8.00pm – cost £10 per person

Boulder Manchester!

Manchester Climbing Centre are proud to announce Boulder Manchester, the city’s premier winter bouldering league!

With a host of top boulder problem setters, great new angles for this year and a host of new volumes and shapes, it promises to be the best winter bouldering competition winter league we have ever run. The list of prize sponsors is already huge, and growing by the day, so you can be sure that it will be a rewarding event!

The ethos of Boulder Manchester is to be an inclusive event. We have booked a host of setters who set top flight problems right through the grade range, not just in the higher grades, and there will be prizes not just for the strongest climbers, but for those making the most progress throughout the Boulder Manchester series as well as spot prizes for achievements on the day, or just because we like how you climb!

Check out BoulderManchester.com for dates and more information. We look forward to welcoming you to the competition!

CU Belay Glasses Demo

CU Belay Glasses will be down at the centre on Wednesday 13th, giving you the chance to try out their products and banish belayers neck! These glasses use prisms to allow you to see your climber without physically craning your neck, meaning no more sore neck and shoulders if your partner’s doing plenty of routes! The event will start around 5.00, with opportunities to try out the glasses and buy some at a discounted rate if you are interested. Please click here for more details on the glasses and head on over Wednesday to try them out for yourself!