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Preparing for Winter Adventures | Training and Skills
For some, the first flurries of snow make for a fun filled winter season ahead. However for others, initial excitement may give way to a feeling of trepidation. Here in the UK, the majority of us don’t get a lot of experience playing out in the white stuff - so it’s easy to get caught out if you aren’t prepared.
EB Nebula | Climbing Shoe Review
Soft, sensitive and oh so French – the Nebula is the ultimate homage to EB’s climbing shoe heritage, nailing the same fundamentals that made their very first climbing shoe so successful whilst epitomising the modern climbing shoe’s evolution into an expertly engineered sending weapon.
EB Guardian 3.0 | Climbing Shoe Review
Sensitive and efficient performance in a versatile, comfortable package – the latest iteration of EB’s famous Guardian is an impressive addition to a range of shoes that already pack a serious punch. The previous version of the Guardian was an iconic model for EB and was certainly the most common EB shoe seen in my local gyms, so, the 3rd generation has big boots to fill. Can they live up to the name?
DMM Alpha Sport | Quickdraw Review
The Alpha Sport is the latest in DMM’s extensive range of quickdraws, and it stands out as the most broad-shouldered of the pack. The Alpha sport is designed, as the name suggests, for use as an all round sport climbing quickdraw so it lines up alongside the likes of the Petzl Spirit and Black Diamond Livewire.
Climbing Skincare | Buying Guide
As climbers, our skin is our most important tool, sensitively connecting us to the vertical world and creating the essential friction that keeps us on the wall. But, knowing how to maintain your skin and deal with its specific needs both whilst climbing and between climbing sessions can be tricky. Put simply, most of our climbing skin troubles will come as a result of skin that is either too wet or too dry, we’ll take a look at some of the specifics of each below and some of the products that...
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...
Mammut | Brand Profile
Mammut were founded in 1862 by Kaspar Tanner in Wohlen, Switzerland. Tanner, having finished a three-year rope making apprenticeship, embarked upon his own rope company which was later taken over by his son...
Quickdraws | Get Outdoors Top 5
With summer and the outdoor climbing season fast approaching, you might be planning to make your debut on real rock, taking the skills you’ve learnt at the gym to your local crags or boulders. In this mini-series we’ll be looking at some of the kit you’ll need to get started climbing outside. First up is sport climbing quickdraws, the things you’ll be relying on to protect you in the case of a fall at a pre-bolted crag or wall. Below we’ll suggest our top 5 picks (in no particular order) for ...
Unparallel TN Pro | Climbing Shoe Review
Precise, refined and exquisitely designed - the Unparallel TN Pro is quite simply brilliant.
Rockfax Haute Provence | Guidebook Review
With so much stunning climbing in the Provence region, it is of little surprise that most travelling climbers will need to invest in several guidebooks. Well, not any more! With the eagerly awaited publication of this region-wide guide by Adrian Berry, the intrepid Brit can now set off on his or her travels to one of the best sport climbing regions in the world with just a single volume.
Belaying in Guide Mode | How to Guide
Tips, advice and comparisons on using guide mode belaying devices for rock climbing and mountaineering.
Scarpa Maestro Women's | Climbing Shoe Review
A detailed look at the adaptable Scarpa Maestro Womens rock shoe, which offers stability yet still has enough flex for smearing.
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...
Petzl | Brand Profile
Starting up commercially in 1968 under the name ‘Produits Fernand Petzl’, Fernand marketed his best invention - the first version of the rope ascender. This was followed by the first mountaineering specific headlamp in...
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...
Black Diamond ATC Pilot | Belay Device Review
The ATC Pilot is incredibly intuitive to use, especially for climbers who already have experience using belay devices.
Women's Climbing Shoes | Top 5
We've picked out a few of our favourite women's climbing shoes in a concise top 5 buying guide, taking everything from performance levels and intended climbing terrain to cost into consideration.
Moon | Fingerboard Review | Training and Skills
A detailed look at the Moon Fingerboard, combining a review of its features and an advanced training workout.
Wild Country REVO | Belay Device Review
The evolution of the humble belay device shows no sign of slowing down, and this latest device is perhaps the most innovative yet...
Belay Device | Buying Guide
We know that there is a vast amount of belay devices available on the market, so we thought it may be helpful to outline the different types of belay devices on offer and give a brief summary of the individual belay devices that we stock. Hopefully this will give you a better understanding when either choosing your first belay device, or deciding you want to try a different type.
Mammut Wall Rider with MIPS | Helmet Review
With an easing of UK lockdown and a renewed emphasis on keeping yourself safe we have a look at one of the most progressive helmets on the market.
Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Slice | Recipe
Our Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Slice is tasty all-natural, energy packed snack, perfect for all your high output outdoor adventures.
Training at Home | How to Guide
A few weeks in to lockdown and the flames of motivation are beginning to dwindle, but don’t worry - we got you.
Technique Tips – Article 3: Aretes | Training and Skills
The third in a 3-part article series, written with the aim of helping improve your rock climbing technique. This article focusses on improving your arete climbing skills.
Boreal Indo Womens
£64.95
£130.00
The Boreal Indo is an all-round performance climbing shoe with a particular focus on exceptional smearing capability. Perfect for any climber looking for a performance climbing shoe that doesn't compromise on comfort. Rock+Run Suggestion: Technical Fit - Hard Bouldering,...
Unparallel Souped UP
£124.00
£155.00
The Unparallel Souped UP is an ultra high performance, super soft modern climbing shoe designed to crush on indoor comp-style boulder problems as well as softer, slopier rock types outdoors. Downturned and aggressive, the super soft Souped UP is the perfect climbing shoe for athletic boulders...
Will Bosi Takes On South Lakes | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from our backyard here in the South Lakes where supreme Scot, Will Bosi, takes on a host of the 8th grade classics. Taking in the quiet, woodland covered limestone of Woodwell and the crisp rhyolite of Kentmere, Bosi samples some of our favourite after-work venues - the only difference between our respective trips being the difficulty of the climbing!
3 Quick Drills for Climbing Strength | Weekly Video
This week's video is a quick training hit from Lattice Training. In this latest video, coach Josh takes us through 3 quick exercises on a training board. Each of the exercises are super easy to follow, targeting the core strength vital for tackling problems through this steep terrain. Check them out below and have fun trying them out during your next session at the gym!
Nordic Marathon | Weekly Video
This week's video is another masterpiece from the sport climbing mecca, Flatanger Cave in Norway. This time it's the turn of the French powerhouse Seb Bouin - without a doubt 2022's most successful sport climber. Here he takes on a huge project, tackling multiple pitches to climb through the belly of the cave and up the impressive, if slightly easier, headwall. Originally imagined by Magnus Midtbö, the cave's whole line defies belief. Enjoy!
This is B I G | Weekly Video
This week's video is yet the latest from climbing's best, Adam Ondra. Coming to us from the cave that has become synonymous with the pinnacle of the sport climbing scene, Adam shows us around his latest Flatanger undertaking - Project BIG. A monstrous line, Project BIG is the king line of the Flatanger cave and stands as the last great, unclimbed project there with Ondra having previously been intimidated by its huge presence. Rumoured to be harder than Silence 9c, Jakob Schubert (trying the ...
MEGATRON V17 | Weekly Video
Mellow are back with another mega bouldering line from Shawn Raboutou. Nestled in the Colorado trees, this long standing project got its name from a pet Chameleon and becomes the latest next level test piece that falls to the sword of Raboutou. Comprising of a punchy V15 start and finishing up TRON, V14, MEGATRON is only the fifth boulder ever to achieve the V17 grade - making Shawn the first climber in the world to climb two boulders at the grade. Check out the send footage below. Enjoy!
Bouldering Bobat in Rocklands | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from the world's premier bouldering destination, Rocklands where it's the turn of Bouldering Bobat to take on the immense lines and towering faces of sandstone. Packed full of action, the near hour long video packs in tonnes of action from the whole Bobat team. A quick ascent of Shosholoza 8A+ for Jake is a particular highlight of the video with the line showing off some of the best movement Rocklands has to offer.
Bouldering in the Peak in 1994 | Weekly Video
This week's video is a throwback to 1994 where we join Ben Moon (and a cameo appearance from Jerry Moffatt) on a tour of the Peak District in its bouldering pomp. The near hour long feature visits the classic destinations like Stanage and the Tor on a whistle-stop journey through some of the toughest boulders the Peak has to offer.
Dave MacLeod Climbs Mission Impossible E9 | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from the fantastic crags of North Wales where Dave MacLeod and co. are putting down some serious trad lines. The focus of the video is, of course, the epic line - Mission Impossible.
Breaking Beta on Silence | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from Europe's current hub for elite sport climbing action - Flatanger cave in Norway. Here, Stefano Ghisolfi, as well as Jakob Schubert and Adam Ondra himself, are working on projects old and new with Stefano's main focus being Ondra's famous 9c route, Silence.
ALPHANE | Weekly Video
This week's video is the much anticipated, feature length film from Mellow showcasing Shawn Rabatou's epic new line, Alphane. Becoming the first 9A/V17 in Switzerland and only the third in the world, Alphane is the latest and greatest example of Rabatou's talents, clearing defining him as one of the very best boulderers we've ever seen.
Train Less to Become a Stronger Climber | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from YouTube's resident climbing professional, Magnus Midtbo, as he shows us a very real, no frills training session from his home gym. Although Magnus has become famous for his bizarre training videos and freakish acts of strength, this video takes it back to basics with an intimate look at a regular training session.
Will Bosi's Czech Rampage | Weekly Video
What do you get if you mix Britain’s best sport climber and the dirty limestone caves that shaped the leading climber of our generation? You guessed it folks, someone has finally visited Adam Ondra’s home crags at Moravski Kras. Having been on a journey of climbing discovery that has seen him open new lines and repeat classics, Will Bosi has taken a break from the competition climbing scene to invest even more time in his outdoor projects. In this video he chats to Niall Grimes about his rece...