545 results for "rock run uk"
Scarpa Crux Women’s | Approach Shoe Review
The Crux is a well-made and well-designed shoe that any outdoor enthusiast will find good use for. I was especially impressed with how it performed on harder terrain...
Scarpa | Brand Profile
Founded by the man behind the Guinness Book of World Records, Rupert Edward Cecil Lee Guinness, an Anglo-Irish businessman...
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.
Tenaya Iati | Climbing Shoe Review
Sleek, understated and designed with the sole focus of sending some of the world’s hardest routes, the Tenaya Iati not only provides unbeatable performance but also impressive levels of comfort.
Bouldering on Koh Tao, Thailand | Destination Articles
A tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand covered in innumerate sandy beaches, palm trees and boulders!!
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...
Climbing in Basler Jura, Switzerland | Destination Article
A great limestone sport climbing area for those operating from F4 to F6c+ (or looking for some leisurely mileage), in a close proximity to the Swiss city of Basel. The crags are a selection of solid high quality limestone outcrops mainly situated on wooded hillsides in out of town locations, yet still close enough to facilities and small to large urban conurbations. Most of the climbing is on edges and small pockets over terrain varying from the steep side of vertical to slabby walls. An idea...
La Sportiva Theory Explained | Product Information
La Sportiva designer Pietro Dal Pra explains the design ethic of the Theory; a high performance bouldering and sport climbing shoe, designed for maximum feel and surface contact.
Brazilian Big Wall Climbing - New Route | Video
A maverick bunch of Brits go big wall hunting in Brazil. The team head for the giant monolith of Pedra Baiana dreaming of a new line on perfect rock.
First Ascent of Es Pontás | Weekly Video
This week’s video takes us back to September 2006 when a primed Chris Sharma made the first ascent of Es Pontás (9a+), an incredible line through the middle of a beautiful, free-standing limestone arch off the coast of Mallorca. The climb is defined by its huge, seven-foot dyno in the middle of the route.
Of Choss and Lions | Video
Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright dodging choss and wild animals between sending some pretty awesome looking African big walls.
Petzl Ergonomic | Ice Axe Review
Straight away I’m going to say that, from day one, I have loved theses axes. I’ve felt very comfortable using the Ergonomic as my go-to Dry tooling and Competition axe.
8a Without Training? | Weekly Video
Ever wondered what it takes to climb a grade that might be out of your physical reach? Well Ben from the Hard Is Easy YouTube channel makes another appearance on our weekly video feature as he looks to find the answer. In typical Hard Is Easy style, this answer had to come in the form of scientifically tangible results and that meant getting the best number crunchers in the business on board – Lattice.
Repeating Robbie’s E10 | Weekly Video
Dave MacLeod is back with another video of cutting-edge trad in the Scottish Highlands. This time Dave has company in the form of fellow Scotsman, professional climber and YouTuber, Robbie Phillips, who has been partnering Dave on the quest for Scotland’s next bold trad line. Well, that line came in the form of ‘What We Do in The Shadows’, E10 7a; first discovered by Phillips at Duntelchaig, the route features 8c level climbing on gear with a 7C+ boulder crux right at the death.
Unparallel TN Pro | Climbing Shoe Review
Precise, refined and exquisitely designed - the Unparallel TN Pro is quite simply brilliant.
Sleepwalker (8C+) First Ascent | Video
This short, high-energy documentary of Jimmy Webb’s first ascent of Sleepwalker (8C+/V16) isn’t just psyche inducing but a tantalising teaser of another Mellow video, yet to come.
Skin Care and Finger Taping with Alex Megos | Training and Skills
Alex Megos, shares his tips on skin care and maintenance along with some tip on finger taping and strapping to protect skin and support strains.
Beastmaker | Brand Profile
Co-founded in 2007 by Sheffield based bouldering masters; Ned Feehally and Dan Varian, Beastmaker started out as a simple solution to the pair’s lack of time for climbing on real rock whilst at university. In an attempt to maintain and strengthen their peak pulling performance, the pair had become obsessed with pushing their fingers to the limit, isolating individual digits and blasting out 2-hour sessions on a fingerboard. There was just one problem, the resin fingerboard they were using was...
Return of the Sleepwalker (V17) (First Ascent) | Video
Daniel Woods goes straight into battle mode with one of his hardest projects to date and what would become one of the world's hardest boulder problems.
RMNP Summer Sends: Brooke Raboutou & Natalia Grossman | Video
This week’s video is an all-action, all-female bouldering hit from the Rocky Mountain National Park. The girls put down over fifty double digit boulder problems, including eight V13s, during this summer trip to RMNP.
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.
Unparallel | Brand Profile
Unparallel were founded in 2017 by former Five Ten development and production boss, Sang Lee. Lee, amidst Five Ten’s Adidas takeover...
Cleaning Climbing Ropes | How to Guide
Your rock climbing rope is your lifeline up on the rock, so it’s paramount you keep it clean. Here we show you how, in 6 easy steps or less.
EB Red | Climbing Shoe Review
Nailing the essentials, the EB Red weaves uncompromising performance into one of the most accessible and superbly comfortable climbing shoe packages I’ve ever experienced. In today’s market of soft, floppy slippers, the Red stands out with a rather traditional set of features, prioritising classic edging performance and precision over the volume jumping status quo. Being a bit of a small edge enthusiast, I immediately felt right at home in the Red with its stiff, full length sole and asymmetr...
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?
Scarpa Instinct VS-R | Climbing Shoe Review
After being out of action for several months due to shoulder surgery the Scarpa VS-R have been my shoe of choice for getting back in the game.
Lundy | Guidebook Review
The team behind the latest edition of the Climbers’ Club guide to Lundy clearly acknowledge the importance of an inspiring cover shot and it is the glorious image of Neil Dickson on The Cullinan that makes an excellent first impression.
Black Diamond Circuit | Approach Shoe Review
The Black Diamond Circuit is not your ordinary approach shoe. With great style and unbelievable comfort, they’re the kind of shoe you’ll actually look forward to putting on in the morning.
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.
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...
Belaying in Guide Mode | How to Guide
Tips, advice and comparisons on using guide mode belaying devices for rock climbing and mountaineering.
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...
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.
Attempting The World's LONGEST Dyno | Weekly Video
In this week's video, Josh Rundle and free-running legend Toby Segar attempt to break the world record for the longest dyno ever.
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.
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.
Cam Size Comparison Chart | Sizing Guide
This chart provides a straightforward, easy to interpret size comparison, to help you compare cam models against one another in terms of sizing and range of use.
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 Shoes of Choice for Olympic Athletes | Product Information
The following video incorporates a run down of not only which brands each Olympic climbing athlete was using, but also which models they chose for the different styles of climbing.
Petzl Actik Core | Head Torch Review
Coming in at a mere 75g, the Actik Core is barely noticeable and its minimal weight and compact, one-piece chassis means it doesn’t move around whilst you’re on the run or jolting down a steep gully.
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...
Head Torches | Buying Guide
The following article offers a buying guide for head torches, a simple but essential piece of equipment should you find yourself outdoors after dark. In our opinion, you should never go out without one.If you're stuck on what sort of head torch you need, check out this guide to give you a better understanding and hopefully you'll be staying out when everyone else has gone home.
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.
