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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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Mariacher’s Scarpa rock shoe revolution owes much of its technical prowess to his formulaic approach...
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It’s hot and humid. You’ll probably get ill at some point. The transient nature of many other visitors there means you'll spend a lot of time...
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Around 10 years ago, before internet video shorts killed the DVD, an underrated climbing film...
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The Black Diamond Ultralight Camalot takes the tried and tested brilliance of the original Camalot and through the use of lighter materials and strategic design
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Almost as striking in both form and colour as the eponymous gorge itself, the Five Ten Verdon is a rock shoe which stands apart from its contemporaries.
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A close look at Metolius' Carabiner Testing and Quality Control procedures- what a 'biner goes through before you ever even use it
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Red Rocks comes so close to being my favourite destination bouldering venue. I wish I could say it was. But I can’t. Don’t get me wrong...
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Cheddar Gorge is one of England's most iconic and spectacular landscapes. Created by Ice Age melt-waters over millions of years, Britain’s biggest gorge is three miles long with cliffs rising up 138m. 
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Place your feet on tiny quartz crystals; deadpoint precisely into the deceptively sloping breaks and lock smoothly (or slap wildly!) up to the rounded top out.
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Like many climbers I spent several years carefully avoiding London. 
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As soon as I got out onto rock I was astonished at the power you get through the toes with these shoes and the security you feel standing on small edges; a result of the highly asymmetric last, the tensioning of the rand and full length 1mm midsole, which seems quite a rarity these days but is most welcome in the Nexxo. 
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The Adirondack state park is a massive 6 million acre expanse of wilderness in the Northern reaches of New York State. 
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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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