With the Australian screenings of the amazing new film The Dawn Wall coming up soon, you may be wondering... what are they saying???
We put together anUnofficial Blue Mountains Dictionary of Climbing that might just help, although you definitely won't find a carrot bolt on The Dawn Wall....
To book your place at the screenings go to the link below and use the code BMCS to take advantage of a limited number of discounted tickets to the Sydney and Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains climbing: striking orange sandstone, soft blue haze hanging in the valley, breathtaking views, funky moves and . . . what’s that hunk of metal sticking out of the rock?
Image credit: jive-assanchors.com
If you're new to climbing you might not have come across a carrot bolt yet, but they were once ubiquitous across the Blue Mountains. While you can find ring bolts, fixed hangers and U bolts all around the world, carrots are a local specialty.
Nowadays

Winter Climbing in the Blue Mountains 
We are fortunate to be able to climb year-round in the Blue Mountains. A big part of what makes this possible is the sheer number of crags with different aspects, different angles and different levels of exposure to the wind. In the summer we seek out shady caves in gullies that catch the afternoon breeze, and in the winter we flock to sun-soaked crags to enjoy the golden winter light.
Here are some of our favourite winter sun-traps for

Climbing School instructor Hugh Ward writes about managing your jammed cams
Have you ever started leading with a trad rack, only to find part way up a climb that your cams are so poorly maintained that you get pumped out just operating the trigger?
Perhaps you've had a similar experience removing gear when seconding?
Well if this is the case, you're not alone. I too have felt this pain, and walked to the very brink of despair trying to resolve it! Hopefully this post can

The short answer is: anytime!  One of the great things about the Blue Mountains is that you really can rock climb year round.  It's all about knowing where to go.
The longer answer is that prime climbing conditions are in the shoulder seasons (March - May and September-November).  This is when you're most likely to find those stellar days of crisp, cool air, clear skies, flawless friction and fine temperatures that mean you can climb wherever you want without hiding from the rain

By Dr. Matt Bulman, Chiropractor and Staff
Rock climbers put unique strain on their bodies, particularly the fingers.  In fact there are few sports that demand quite as much from these tiny appendages as rock climbing.
Today we’re going to look at finger injuries, particularly pulley injuries - why and how they happen, how to avoid them and what to do if you can’t.
Anatomy: the compromise of a bipedal tool user
Even though your fingers might feel