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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.

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.

Climbing in Margalef, Spain | Destination Article

September 04, 2013
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September 01, 2013
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Five Ten Blackwing | Climbing Shoe Review

As a recent convert to the joys of Five Ten I’ve been slowly working my way through their arsenal of shoes. As I solely boulder and tend to cast my aspirations to steeper angles, Five Ten undoubtedly offer the biggest range of shoes to fill every conceivable niche.

August 30, 2013
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Climbing on the Spazzacaldeira, Switzerland | Destination Article

August 12, 2013
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Evolv Valor | Climbing Shoe Review

I was expecting to like Evolv’s new mid level velcro, the Valor. Based on the Defy, a stalwart of the of Evolv Range, the Valor provides a more robust forefoot midsole and thicker Trax rubber outsole, to make for an altogether stiffer shoe.

June 23, 2013
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Zen and the Art of Skin Maintenance | Training and Skills

June 07, 2013
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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.

May 30, 2013
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Caring for your Climbing Equipment | How to Guide

April 04, 2013
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Tarragona Climbs | Guidebook Review

Anyone who has cast an eye over the climbing news feed over the last few years will have noted the dominance of Spanish sport climbing. The Catalunya region is a particular hotspot and these days it’s widely regarded as the epicentre of world sport climbing.

April 04, 2013
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Evolv Prime SC | Climbing Shoe Review

Evolv have brought out an update to their popular Optimus Prime shoe – the new version being known simply as the Prime SC [strap closure]. Having had a pair of the previous incarnation – and liked them so much they became one of my main shoes for bouldering and trad climbing – I was keen to see how the new Prime performed.