WOMEN'S
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NEWS & resources

Just in case you have any space left in your WCS17 weekend plans, we thought we might give you a few more highlights to make sure you make the most of your time in Bristol. 1. GET THE #BRISTOLBETA Our full #BristolBeta series featuring local women climbers giving you the beta on all the best brews, food, climbing and entertainment. Click the links in the sidebar to find out more. 2. GO TO THE CIRCUS Award-winning Ockham’s Razor starring WCS17 acrobalance coach Emily Nicholl w

We love the women's climbing community. No matter how busy people are they always seem willing to help, and our third #BristolBeta volunteer completely embodies this. Ruth Rainey, a self-confessed Kalmynos addict, is a Sound Designer for We Are Audio - check out some of their recent work on the SHAFF trailer. RUTH RAINEY CLIFTON SOUND DESIGNER & DUBBING MIXER, WE ARE AUDIO LOGISTICS: Eat: There are so many amazing places to eat in Bristol, and I love eating so much, I can't e

Next up is this year's WCS event photographer, Bristol local and organiser of the wonderful Women's Trad Festival, Charlie Low. CHARLIE LOW BRISTOL DATA ANALYST, FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER & ORGANISER OF THE WOMEN'S TRAD FESTIVAL LOGISTICS: Eat: The Grain Barge is one of my favourite places to eat - you get lovely views of the harbour, and the food is amazing! Plus they always have great ciders and beers! Stay: Bloc is in St Werburghs, so looking for an Airbnb around there is a g

We know that many of you are coming a long way to attend this year's WCS, so wanted to give you some ideas on logistics and what not to miss should you choose to make a weekend of it in Bristol. Not only is it one of the UK's climbing hubs, but also has some amazing food, drink and activities, whatever the weather! In order to help you plan your weekend better, we've sought help from women in the Bristol climbing community to give you the beta on where to stay, climb, get a b