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Metolius Rock Rings black and white

Metolius Rock Rings

£22.50 £45.00
Metolius Bravo II Jet Set - 6 Pack

Metolius Bravo II Jet Set - 6 Pack

£40.20 £67.00
Scarpa Mescalito Mid GTX Shark-Azure colour

Scarpa Mescalito Mid GTX

£120.00 £245.00
DMM Vertex 50cm - PAIR DEAL

DMM Vertex 55cm - PAIR DEAL

£220.00 £360.00
Exped Sim Lite 3.8 LW

Exped Sim Lite 3.8 LW

£43.95 £110.00
La Sportiva Genius climbing shoe, in black, red and yellow colours

La Sportiva Genius - 2023

£63.95 £160.00

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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

selection of clip sticks used for climbing

Clip Sticks: Cowardice and the Art of Cheating | Product Information

Intrinsic cowardice is not conducive to sport climbing. Whilst its certainly not as significant a handicap as it is to trad...
  • November 01, 2017
  • 6 lectura mínima
ArcTeryx Acrux SL Leather approach shoe

Arcteryx Acrux SL Leather | Approach Shoe Review

The reliable fit gave me the confidence to use the Acrux for a wide variety of activities, and when scrambling...
  • October 26, 2017
  • 3 lectura mínima
View of a lake and valley from runner wearing the Scarpa Spin running shoes

Scarpa Spin | Running Shoe Review

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...
  • September 27, 2017
  • 2 lectura mínima
How climbing ropes are made

How Climbing Ropes Are Made | Product Information

One of the best explanations of the complexities of climbing rope manufacture we have come...
  • September 26, 2017
  • 1 lectura mínima
bouldering circuits in fontainebleau

The Fontainebleau Circuit | Destination Article

Bouldering circuits are now widely practiced in many indoor walls around the UK. The basic idea behind the coloured circuits is to complete...
  • September 21, 2017
  • 7 lectura mínima
Explaining the stiffness of outdoor footwear

An Explanation of the Stiffness Category for Outdoor Footwear | Product Information

In this excellent video, expert mountaineer Brian Hall, of the Mountain Boot Company...
  • September 21, 2017
  • 1 lectura mínima
boulderer wearing scarpa instinct lace climbing shoes, climbing

Scarpa Instinct Lace | Climbing Shoe Review

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...
  • August 24, 2017
  • 3 lectura mínima
A review of ten of the best instructional books for climbers

The Best Instructional Books for Climbers | Buying Guide

Whether you’re just starting out at rock climbing, or a seasoned veteran looking to refresh your mind on a few long...
  • August 23, 2017
  • 4 lectura mínima
La Sportiva climbing shoes

La Sportiva | Brand Profile

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...
  • August 14, 2017
  • 2 lectura mínima
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Haywire | Video

Like any true adventure, things don’t go as planned. Cheyne Lempe provides a gripping story of risk, success, and failure, featuring incredible...
  • August 14, 2017
  • 1 lectura mínima
Commando Ridge, Bosigran, Cornwall | Destination Article

Commando Ridge, Bosigran, Cornwall | Destination Article

I first came across the legendary Commando Ridge in a conversation with a gnarly Northerner in the French Alps. The Northerner’s utter disgust...
  • July 28, 2017
  • 4 lectura mínima
Mountain Hardwear Optic 6 Tent Review

Mountain Hardwear Optic 6 | Tent Review

With that extra zest of class over your average family camping tent, the Mountain Hardwear Optic 6...
  • July 19, 2017
  • 3 lectura mínima
Rab Vapour-Rise Alpine Jacket Review

Rab Vapour-Rise Alpine | Softshell Jacket Review

In many ways a true softshell, yet equally an entirely different and unique beast, the Rab Vapour-Rise Alpine is...
  • July 17, 2017
  • 2 lectura mínima

Petzl Bug Review

  • July 16, 2017
  • 3 lectura mínima
Via Ferrata | Training and Skills

Via Ferrata | Training and Skills

For those unfamiliar with the predominantly European pastime of Via Ferrata, this is a method of exploring the more exposed and less accessible...
  • June 29, 2017
  • 5 lectura mínima
Scarpa | Brand Profile

Scarpa | Brand Profile

Founded by the man behind the Guinness Book of World Records, Rupert Edward Cecil Lee Guinness, an Anglo-Irish businessman...
  • June 01, 2017
  • 3 lectura mínima
UK-Inspired Bouldering in Massachusetts | Video

UK-Inspired Bouldering in Massachusetts | Video

This is the story of two young climbers on a hunt to bring British-style bouldering to their home crags in...
  • May 19, 2017
  • 1 lectura mínima
Bouldering in Zillertal, Austria | Destination Article

Bouldering in Zillertal, Austria | Destination Article

The Zillertal valley sits in a beautiful part of the Austrian Alps which has long been a favourite destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
  • May 18, 2017
  • 7 lectura mínima
DMM | Brand Profile

DMM | Brand Profile

Founded in 1981 as Moorhouse Engineering in Bethesda, soon to become DMM and move to more suitable premises in Llanberis in 1986...
  • May 04, 2017
  • 2 lectura mínima
Of Choss and Lions | Video

Of Choss and Lions | Video

Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright dodging choss and wild animals between sending some pretty awesome looking African big walls.
  • May 04, 2017
  • 1 lectura mínima
La Sportiva Skwama and Otaki | Climbing Shoe Review

La Sportiva Skwama and Otaki | Climbing Shoe Review

The latest rock shoes from La Sportiva promise complementary qualities on the same last. The stiffer Otaki...
  • April 06, 2017
  • 6 lectura mínima
Petzl Alto & Cirro | Bouldering Pad Review

Petzl Alto & Cirro | Bouldering Pad Review

Over the years outdoor equipment has seen an exponential increase in variety and choice - an accelerating march towards improvement and...
  • April 06, 2017
  • 5 lectura mínima
DMM Fly Ice Axe | Product Information

DMM Fly Ice Axe | Product Information

There are many different aspects to the winter climbing and mountaineering game - from ice falls and snowed up buttresses, to classic gullies and...
  • January 25, 2017
  • 4 lectura mínima
Seven Simple Sessions | Training and Skills

Seven Simple Sessions | Training and Skills

  • January 06, 2017
  • 5 lectura mínima
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