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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.

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A buyers-guide to varying styles of crampons; incorporating usage and information on pairing with the correct boot.
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Buying rock climbing shoes can be a tricky business. Here we explain the differences between differing styles...
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As you peruse the pages of our website or visit a technical climbing store you soon come to realise there is a plethora of rock climbing brands and equipment to choose from...
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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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Here at Rock + Run we have always had a general policy of recommending down sleeping bags for serious outdoor activities. The following article explains the ways in which manufacturers rate various weights and fill powers of the down used, the pro’s and cons of down bags over their synthetic counterparts (including how to get around the cons) and a few tips on care for your down product.
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Fontainebleau (also commonly referred to as Font or Bleau) is a town around 50km south of Paris. The bouldering is situated on the forested hill sides that surround the town on fine-grained sandstone blocks of impeccable quality. The blocks in the area were first bouldered on in the late 19th Century and later (in the 1930’s) were used as training for alpine climbing.
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