Kids Climbing News

Kid's Rock 2008 in Italy
The seventh edition of the Arco Rock Junior (European Youth Climbing Days) which started on the 8 June 2008 lived up to its reputation as being the greatest Youth Climbing Festival in Europe. (Might be a good idea for a family holiday next year?)
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Great new kid-centric adventure gear shop online!
The Little Adventure Shop gathers together a whole range of kid-centric adventure gear including climbing stuff in one easy to use site. Check it out at www.littleadventureshop.com.

DMM comes up with new childrens harnesses
The Tom Cat sit harness and the Tom Kitten full body harness have recently been announced by DMM. Find your nearest dealer on the DMM site.

Young climber with Down's Syndrome claims first Munro
A great picture-story about Jordan who is 12 and his friend Leighton who's 8 and their adventurous trip up a Monro called Ben Vorlich (3,250ft). Well done to both of you!
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Latest dates and locations for the BMC Youth Climbing Series 2008.

The Climbing Works - Special offer! From Monday 8th January all kids under 6 who visit The Climbing Works and participate in bouldering will pay a fee of £2.50. This excludes the parent / toddler session every Thursday from 12-2pm.
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Adventureworks are offering a new range of Climbing Skills and Mountain Adventure as part of the BMC's expanding Youth Programme. The courses are available to young climbers; mountaineers and hill walkers aged 8 to 18.
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13 year old Czech climber succeeds on very hard climb
Brano Goga reports that Adam Ondra, 13, has climbed Martin Krpan, 9a in Misja Pec! This was his first 9a and Adam also managed to onsight his 8th 8b this year. Adam is #3 in the senior world ranking and probably the best 13-year-old athlete in the world.
Watch the video - it's amazing!
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The World's Biggest Bouldering Wall, the Climbing Works at Sheffield, UK is now open! Features a special kids climbing area and creche.
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