Amateur Climber vs British Bouldering Championships

The British Bouldering Championships are the UK's national climbing competition, held every year on Devonshire Green in Sheffield. The competition sees the strongest climbers in the UK compete for the title of British Bouldering Championships winner. This year, I was lucky enough to climb on the qualification boulders with my friends, Nathan, Jamie and Rikki before the athletes headed out onto the matts. I'm really excited to be able to share the session with you.
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[@ecksi]

Is that a HMB tee you're rocking? I love the design so much!! Is it an old release or something I can look forward to?

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

It is a HMB tee - one of the very first batches at the design tweaking stage. Really excited to be dropping some merchandise - hopefully this month! :)

[@ecksi]

@@hannahmorrisbouldering Awesome! So soon as well :D Will defo be buying one of those if I can.

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

@@ecksi If you had to choose, would you keep the red climber on the front, or switch it out for a simple logo?

[@ecksi]

@@hannahmorrisbouldering I really like the climber - it's what first caught my eye! I love the art style too so more is better imo :))

[@ireniancc]

@@ecksi agreed!

[@natalieminnis]

It makes me appreciate even more the skill and precision of the competitors. They climb so fluidly it makes these impossible routes look easier than they are.

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

It was so interesting getting to try to boulders first, and then watch the athletes on them. It really put into perspective just how hard they are! 😊

[@natalieminnis]

@@hannahmorrisbouldering I enjoyed watching the competition too. Great commentary btw!

[@Dave1507]

Absolutely agree! In my local gym they held a national bouldercup recently, and in the livestream the boulders looked pretty hard already, but when I went these boulders were still up, and from up close you can see and feel how impossible they are for us mere mortals, it's eye opening for sure.

[@rhettetherington1351]

Wow! That looked incredibly hard. Then to see the pro's do it just shows how skilled they are. Great effort by you and the guys.

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

So hard and so technically demanding! Really amazing experience to get to try them! 😊

[@ireniancc]

oh i'm glad you put people sending them at the end i was so curious to see how people did it

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thought it would offer a nice comparison getting to see how they were supposed to be done! 😊

[@fern2490]

I love a bonus video! How amazing is the skill level of these competitors! It looks easy when I know it really isn't! Awesome video

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thanks Fern, really appreciate it! Was amazing to try the boulders and now I have EVEN MORE respect and awe for the athletes that make it look like a doddle!

[@ireniancc]

i love the shirt design! it's so sick, i really appreciate how it looks actually designed and illustrated instead of just the name of your channel in words

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Really glad you like it! 😅

[@danielledavenport9907]

Great video idea 💡 I’ve wondered for a while what the comparison might be with pro athletes (also universe: would like to see an amateur runner vs Usain Bolt)

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Haha I’m not sure I can help you with the running video, but I’ll keep churning the amateur vs pro climber videos for sure! 😅

[@adriant4479]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpvKopympNekoZY Here you go friend!

[@Dave1507]

@@hannahmorrisbouldering A pro climber is someone who makes a living in the climbing world. Congratz, Hannah you're a pro climber! ;)

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

@@Dave1507 mind: blown.

[@danielledavenport9907]

Really cool you managed to do this in an actual comp scenario 👍 were you one of the commentators, btw?

[@CourtneyWarren]

Love the artwork on your tshirt! These kinds of videos really put into perspective how hard those boulders are! The pros are always making things look a little too easy. It was awesome to see you and the crew work the problems!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thanks Courtney! Really excited to release the artwork on merch. It’s so amazing how smooth and casual the pros made the boulders look - too strong!

[@samuelkirkwood7221]

Really insightful video!! Now to watch the actual comp! Congratulations on 40K Hannah!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Hope you enjoy the competition stream - it was so impressive watching the athletes compete! 😊

[@elizabethmorris9490]

Great video. Nice seeing behind the scenes of the comp. Love the t shirt btw xx

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thank you! 😍🥰

[@xc43t]

"I am such a mortal" is just the best way to sum this whole thing up. Bonus section then showing the ubermensch athletes.

[@TheMurphQuake]

Mere mortals. Great video!

[@whereverwewhere]

Very much looking forward to your merch, the shirt looks awesome!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Awesome thank you! Really excited for it :)

[@tuffythumper6676]

So cool to see the athlete at the end doing the boulders ! Nice tries to you ♥

[@infinitelyexplosive4131]

It looks like all the routes are just 10-15 degrees more overhung when you're trying them. Insane how strong the competitors are .

[@Iam0pti]

The jams tho. I think i can see a tear dripping down Pete's cheek

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

There was definitely a tear dripping down my cheek when I realised they were supposed to be jammed! 🥺

[@Dug6666666]

I'm going to look for main event now with a new insight of their skills.

[@KungFuPandaria]

Yay, I made it on to a HMB vid 🙂

[@FlashFocused]

Max looks like he climbs in 2x speed its nuts

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

So smooth!

[@rdawggg]

You look so cute with your hair! What a great idea for a video!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Aw thank you! 🤩🤩

[@4star62]

Hilarious! You guys are awesome!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Glad you enjoyed it 🤩

[@Balgore8]

That was fun!

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Glad you liked it ☺️

[@sciencebeartimberwoods7610]

So these people devote their lifes to climbing on plastic pieces attached to a wooden board? Fascinating!

[@marcusbetts2045]

Think Nathan would have climbed better in a hmb tee

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

100%

[@lucabrito]

How tall is the tall guy? Also, very nice video as always : )

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Thank you. Nathan is 6’5! 😊

[@hydra66]

bah. Now I have to go and watch the BBC video to see if these can be done

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

Worth a watch of the semis and finals - such impressive athletes!

[@jonnes__4657]

🗽These tiny foot holds look terrible! 😱 .

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

I can't actually describe just how bad they were to stand on, ahah! :)

[@larss4119]

Oof

[@isaT]

Thos looks so wicked hard 🤗🦧 Really nice (almost) sends💪😊

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

They were pretty spicy that’s for sure! Thanks for watching 🤩

[@hannahmorrisbouldering]

They were pretty spicy that’s for sure! Thanks for watching 🤩