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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.

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.

The Flash: Rock+Run Blog

Founded in 1983, Fixe are a company moulded by their surrounding mountain and climbing hot spots of Montserrat, Terradets and Siurana. Based out of Sant Quirze de Besora (Catalonia), Fixe originally specialised in metal hardware and fast became one of the leading brands in Spain. 
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Dave Macleod treats us to a blow by blow account of his ascent of ‘Zero’, 8B... with an interesting break down of the projecting process.
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An article offering you some helpful tips on how to care for your rock climbing shoes and keep them in great condition. 
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The following article offers a training plan for the Praxis fingerboard - our wood board, developed for all levels of climber looking to improve finger and upper body strength. 
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Dan Turner is back with another of his ‘Just for Beta’ videos, this edition being a compilation of some brilliant boulder problems from across the Lake District.
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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.
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Join Kilian Jornet on a journey around the summits of his Norwegian home and be inspired to live your own adventure!
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Intricately, efficiently and seamlessly designed, the Blockbuster Chalk Bag is everything you might want from a chalk bucket and more. 
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Unparallel were founded in 2017 by former Five Ten development and production boss, Sang Lee. Lee, amidst Five Ten’s Adidas takeover...
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This week’s video comes features climbers James Pearson and Jacopo Larcher chatting about the process behind climbing arguably the world's hardest trad route - ‘Tribe’. Rumoured to be around the French 9a/+ sport mark. 
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The following video covers the inspection, cleaning and lubrication of your DMM cams, with most of the info being relevant to all brands of rock climbing camming device.
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Edelrid are, in many respects, an industry leader. Steeped in heritage but still conjuring up revolutionary inventions to this day, Edelrid are at the forefront of the climbing gear world.
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