I am currently pregnant (due early November - hurry up!) and miss climbing so much! I stopped bouldering towards the end of my second trimester but kept top-roping until a couple of weeks ago (then even my full body harness got too tight) and have been trying to figure out ways to go to the Arch once my baby is here. I know that won't be until December (hopefully) but I'd be definitely up for a baby climbing group

ETA: I could do either day but not before December, my climbing grade is around a V4, well, at least it used to be...

I would be very much interested in this. Does this group exist? Did you manage to find some mums to share bouldering passion with? I just had my baby and I am looking to get back to bouldering asap. Would love to be able to go to the Arch during the day, with other mums and babies (:

Bump

Hi all,

Would anyone be interested in forming an informal mum & baby/toddler bouldering group at Arch climbing centre in Bermondsey? The idea being that we could take turns watching the babies and get some climbing in.

For anyone that doesn't know, bouldering is rock climbing without ropes and harnesses, and involves going up short climbs (of a few metres) with a safety mat underneath to protect you if you fall. I used to go regularly before I got pregnant and I'm keen to start going again. I'm not particularly good at it, but enjoy it and it's great for building up strength and toning your arms and core.

I've contacted the Arch climbing centre and they have an area the babies and toddlers could use (for obvious reasons they are not allowed right next to the climbing walls!) This area is currently free early afternoons on Monday (12pm-4pm) and Thursday (12pm-2pm). In terms of cost the usual price is £7.50 per session but depending on how many people are interested I might be able to negotiate a discount.

If you are interested in this, can you reply or PM me with your preferred day (Monday or Thursday) and email address so I can contact you when we have something firmed up. Please also let me know whether you have climbing experience or if you'll be trying it for the first time.

Thanks