The Flash: Rock+Run Blog

If you’re completely new to climbing, or even if you have only ever sport climbed or bouldered before, your first ‘trad’ climbing experience can be daunting. Here we take a look at what it takes to become a safe and competent trad climber.

Fingerboards are a great way to really specify your training and precisely target weaknesses in a particular grip or finger group. Find out here who should use them and how to use them safely and effectively.

A climbing shoe buying guide, to help you get exactly what you want in the right size. Find out about the different types of climbing shoes on the market and take a look at our climbing shoe buying guide. 

The Skye Cuillin Ridge is arguably the most sought-after ridge walk/scramble in the UK. This guide offers the basic information and equipment you'll need for a successful traverse of this famous scramble.

Bouldering outdoors can seem like a big step to take from the climbing gym or wall but, once you’re familiar, the opportunities are endless and can take you around the world.

New to the world of climbing and interested in giving it a go? If so, here we answer those initial questions you may have to help you get started and point you in the right direction. 

Welcome to Belay Devices: The Basics. Part of a series of articles and blog posts with simple questions to aid beginners and those interested in giving climbing a go.

Climbing as a whole is a great sport, however there are many different types of climbing that can be confusing to beginners or those interested in giving climbing a go.