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Isle of Skye: Cuillin Ridge Traverse | The Basics
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.
Boreal | Brand Profile
Boreal was founded in 1975 by Jesus Garcia Lopez in the town of Villena, Spain. The area around Villena has a rich history in footwear manufacturing...
Bouldering on Dartmoor | Destination Article
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.
Climbing in Taghia, Morocco | Destination Article
Isolated in the High Atlas Mountains, the tiny Moroccan village of Taghia hosts probably the best climbing you’ve never heard of.
TACTIXXX | Weekly Video
Want to know what it takes to climb boulders at the highest level? Well, this week’s video comes straight from Red Rocks where Mad Rock athletes, Matt Fultz, Ethan Pringle and Taylor McNeill get together to take down some of the area’s supreme lines. From first ascents to repeats of Red Rock’s sandstone classics, the trio approach their projects in a variety of styles, utilising a diverse range of tactics to send. Mimicking their different personalities, their distinctive approaches to proje...
Empire of the Sun, Anstey's Cove | Destination Article
Tom Newberry argues the case for the Anstey's Cove classic, Empire of the Sun (7b/+), being THE best sport route in the UK.
What Is The Human Potential In Climbing? | Weekly Video
Midtbo and Ondra are back with another fantastically insightful video. This latest episode in their continued collaboration comes from Ondra’s famed home crag, Moravsky Kras, in the North of Brno. If not for Ondra, this quaint, bizarre climbing location might have been known to committed locals only but, through Adam’s development, the crag has become one of most concentrated areas of hard climbing in the world.
Charlie Woodburn Makes the 2nd Ascent of Skye Wall (E8) | Video
This hard trad route is located on the remote Coir' Uisg Buttress and was...
Rhapsody, E11, Dave MacLeod | Weekly Video
With Dave Macleod having broken the news on Instagram that he’s repeated Neil Gresham’s latest E11 test piece, Lexicon, we thought it only right that this week’s video pays tribute to him and his latest ascent. So, whilst we wait for any video footage of the climb, we look back to Dave’s first conquest at the grade, Rhapsody, a ground-breaking ascent for the UK trad climbing scene being the first E11 ever climbed. Found on Dumbarton Rock in Scotland, Rhapsody took Dave over two years of work ...
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...
John Kelly Wainwrights 2021 Record Attempt | Video
This week’s video comes from our doorstep up here in the Lake District where internationally renowned ultra-runner, John Kelly, attempts to claim the Wainwrights record.
Seb Bouin | Interview
We catch up with Seb Bouin in an exclusive UK interview to talk everything from his latest 9c route DNA and the French climbing scene to Adam Ondra’s new baby.
Evolv Zenist | Climbing Shoe Review
Soft, sensitive precision is the name of the game when it comes to designing an effective indoor competition shoe and Evolv have got it spot on with the Zenist.
Black Diamond Technician Leather & Mission XP | Approach Shoe Review
Dave Westlake has been testing two models of approach shoe from Black Diamond in recent months – the Mission XP and the Technician Leather. These are both what I’d call ‘cragging’ approach shoes, in a category of footwear which now covers all eventualities and all approaches. At one extreme, we have easy on/off trainer style shoes for approaching the indoor gym from the carpark. At the other, we have sturdy waterproof mountain shoes for treacherous 2+ hour walk-ins. Both the Mission XP and th...
Isolation Boredom Busters | Training and Skills
Here are a few fun ways to keep your fitness up and your mind active through lockdown...
Blue Ice Cuesta | Climbing Harness Review
The Cuesta from Blue Ice is a sleek, modern rock climbing harness from the Chamonix-based French brand. While Blue Ice might be known more for their alpine gear, the Cuesta is very much a rock climbing harness – though the version that has adjustable leg loops would no doubt be at home in any mountain environment. I’ve been easing my way into the early season for rock climbing here in the south of the UK with the Cuesta in tow (along with gloves, hat and many layers!).
Rockfax Pembroke | Guidebook Review
When Rockfax released the new 2009 edition Pembroke guide, they made a point of making comparisons with its predecessor – published way back in 1995.
La Sportiva G5 | Mountaineering Boot Review
An in depth review of the La Sportiva G5 Mountaineering Boot, taking a detailed look at the fit, weight, climbing and walking attributes and overall usability...
Summiteer Crag Rocket Preview | Product Information
Thanks to a tough, no-nonsense design, the Summiteer Crag Rocket 30 litre is your perfect companion for everything from multi-pitch outings and general cragging...
Cumulus Incredilite | Down Jacket Review
Overall the Cumulus Incredilite just feels really comfortable, light, soft and warm to wear – as a down jacket should!
Will Bosi's Summer Sends | Weekly Video
This week's video is a bouldering banger from Will Bosi who's got to be one of the world's most 'in-form' climbers right now. This collection from Will features a series of his hardest ascents from the summers of 2020 and '21 with a particular favourite of ours being his impressive flash of Isla De Encanta 8B, a legendary local boulder problem for us here in the South Lakes.
Tenaya Masai and Oasi | Climbing Shoe Review
By Pete O'Donovan - An detailed look at two of Tenaya's most popular rock climbing shoes, the Oasi and Masai...
Evolv Zenist Pro | Climbing Shoe Review
Bigger, bolder, better. The new Evolv Zenist Pro truly earns its name as one of the most cutting edge climbing shoes Evolv has ever made. Locked and loaded with a lot of the same new tech as its more outdoor focussed cousin, the Shaman Pro, the pair spearhead a revitalised Evolv and thrust it firmly in a modern direction. But, is this new look bang or bust for Evolv?
Rhino Skin Review by Tom Randall | Hand Repair and Skin Care Review
Tom Randall offers his experience and advice on the innovative and currently unique products from Rhino Skin Solutions.
A Guide to Alpine Mountaineering | How to Guide
In the following article respected UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide Rob Collister takes a look at Alpinism from...
Five Ten Anasazi LV | Climbing Shoe Review
I bought my first pair of Anasazis a couple of years ago, and loved the sticky rubber and precision feel.
Climbing in the Dolomites | Destination Article
The Dolomites is a mountainous region located in northern Italy, dominated by towering spires and sweeping faces reaching over 3000m.
Fontainebleau: Which Bouldering Guide? | Buying Guide
Fontainebleau (also commonly referred to as Font or Bleau) is a town around 50km south of Paris. The bouldering is situated on the forested hill sides that surround the town on fine-grained sandstone blocks of impeccable quality. The blocks in the area were first bouldered on in the late 19th Century and later (in the 1930’s) were used as training for alpine climbing.
Scarpa Mago | Climbing Shoe Review
The first time I used my Magos was on a night time arrival in Siurana, Spain. We were pretty keen to get amongst it from the word go so we got the head-torches out and I started up a 7b wall climb.
Trangoworld Air Pad | Bouldering Pad Review
The Trangoworld Air Pad is a massive, hinged, crash pad, which uses a (currently) unique form of air cushion technology, as part of its impact protection mechanism. Here we take a closer look at how it works as well as how it stacks up to the competition.
Evolv Bolt | Approach Shoe Review
As alluded to on the product description over on our retail site, the Evolv Bolt is a true 'climber's approach shoe'. By which I mean, unlike much of the the generic mass-market sports footwear dubbed 'approach shoes' available, this product has actually been purpose built for a niche market: it's not just about looking good down the pub, it's about true performance and longevity out on the hill, mountain or crag.
Evolv Shaman 1.0 | Climbing Shoe Review
The Evolv Shaman is hardly a new shoe, in fact it first hit the shelves way back in 2011. The very fact that I’m now on my my third pair of Shamans may allude to what follows.
Evolv Bandit SC | Climbing Shoe Review
Now I’m sure it won’t be a great surprise to anybody that the Bandit SC feels very similar to the lace up out of the box. The toe box is again quite narrow and pointed, although as Greg found any initial pinching soon disappeared as the fabric stretched out very slightly within a couple of sessions.
La Sportiva TX2 | Approach Shoe Review
From the rugged trails of Yosemite to the sandy tracks of Fontainebleau, the La Sportiva TX2 have accompanied me across a summer full of adventures, becoming my favourite footwear companion in the process.
Covid-19 and Training for Climbing | Training and Skills
Back at the start of the year, when we were setting our 2020 climbing goals, I can't imagine that anyone was thinking about the Coronavirus outbreak and how it would be impacting not only our climbing...
Lakes Trad | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from our doorstep here in the Lake District where local lad and friend of Rock+Run, John Hartley, is tearing it up with daring trad ascents.
Introduction to Trad Climbing | The Basics
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.
Brushes and the Art of Brushing | Buying Guide
Here’s an introduction to all things brushing, the what’s, the why’s and every bristle in-between.
Five Ten Verdon | Climbing Shoe Review
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.
The Bay Limestone Round | Stories and History
A 55 mile trail running challenge, covering 13 limestone summits around the Kent Estuary feeding into Morecambe Bay.
The Bay Limestone Round was established in the summer of 2020 by local Tom Phillips, as a way to get some long distance routes in whilst the world was in lockdown. In addition it has proven to be a great way for people to raise funds for charitable causes, with £12,000 raised in 2020.
