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Welcome to our Blog where you will find a large collection of informative articles and videos for new and experienced climbers, runners and outdoor enthusiasts.

We are particulary proud of our in-depth Product Reviews and associated Buying Guides. We have a series on The Basics, for those new to, or are interested in climbing. We also have a wealth of Product Information and Brand Profiles and much much more.

The Flash: Rock+Run Blog

Intrinsic cowardice is not conducive to sport climbing. Whilst its certainly not as significant a handicap as it is to trad...
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The reliable fit gave me the confidence to use the Acrux for a wide variety of activities, and when scrambling...
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Built for speed, the Spin is a light, protective, low profile off-road shoe which offers a great ride and good performance across a range of terrains. The thermo-welded upper features no stitching...
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One of the best explanations of the complexities of climbing rope manufacture we have come...
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Bouldering circuits are now widely practiced in many indoor walls around the UK. The basic idea behind the coloured circuits is to complete...
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In this excellent video, expert mountaineer Brian Hall, of the Mountain Boot Company...
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Visit any major climbing wall across the length and breadth of Britain and you’ll be doing well to not spot the signature orange and black...
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Whether you’re just starting out at rock climbing, or a seasoned veteran looking to refresh your mind on a few long...
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La Sportiva owns and operates its own state-of-the-art factory; this small, 250 person facility is truly an anomaly in today's footwear world...
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Like any true adventure, things don’t go as planned. Cheyne Lempe provides a gripping story of risk, success, and failure, featuring incredible...
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I first came across the legendary Commando Ridge in a conversation with a gnarly Northerner in the French Alps. The Northerner’s utter disgust...
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With that extra zest of class over your average family camping tent, the Mountain Hardwear Optic 6...
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In many ways a true softshell, yet equally an entirely different and unique beast, the Rab Vapour-Rise Alpine is...
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For those unfamiliar with the predominantly European pastime of Via Ferrata, this is a method of exploring the more exposed and less accessible...
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Founded by the man behind the Guinness Book of World Records, Rupert Edward Cecil Lee Guinness, an Anglo-Irish businessman...
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This is the story of two young climbers on a hunt to bring British-style bouldering to their home crags in...
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The Zillertal valley sits in a beautiful part of the Austrian Alps which has long been a favourite destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Founded in 1981 as Moorhouse Engineering in Bethesda, soon to become DMM and move to more suitable premises in Llanberis in 1986...
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Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright dodging choss and wild animals between sending some pretty awesome looking African big walls.
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The latest rock shoes from La Sportiva promise complementary qualities on the same last. The stiffer Otaki...
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Over the years outdoor equipment has seen an exponential increase in variety and choice - an accelerating march towards improvement and...
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There are many different aspects to the winter climbing and mountaineering game - from ice falls and snowed up buttresses, to classic gullies and...
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