556 results for "rock run uk"
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...
Evolv Oracle | Climbing Shoe Review
An in depth review of the Evolv Oracle rock climbing shoe, looking at performance, fit, construction, build quality and overall usability.
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...
New Zealand: A World Less Traveled | Video
From bouldering at Flock Hill, to sport climbing at Milford Sound to mountaineering on Wanaka’s, Mount Aspiring, this well shot little film has it all.
Tenaya Tarifa | Climbing Shoe Review
Whether it be a route on an overhanging crag in Tenaya’s homeland Spain, or a session at your local gym, the Tarifa can handle it with consummate ease.
Via Ferrata | Training and Skills
For those unfamiliar with the predominantly European pastime of Via Ferrata, this is a method of exploring the more exposed and less accessible...
Bouldering in Rocklands, South Africa | Destination Article
This South African climbing Mecca isn't just for Super Humans! This is your guide to some of Rocklands finest boulder problems up to 7B/V8.
Climbing with Adam Ondra | Weekly Video
Collaborations or ‘collabs’ are a quintessential part of the content world, boosting profiles and combining skills. In this week’s video, Adam Ondra and Stefano Ghisolfi collaborate to take on Arco. With these two being at the pinnacle of the climbing game, the potential is endless in a playground like Arco which is teeming with untouched rock and open projects. One of the very best ways to improve as a climber is to climb with someone who is better than you. This should expose you to better ...
Skiing on Cerro Tronador, Argentina | Destination Article
Cerro Tronador is an extinct volcano and the highest peak of the Nahuel Huapi National Park in northern Patagonia. The main (international) peak is on the border between Argentina and Chile (3478M).
Mammut Alpine Dry 8mm | Climbing Rope Review
GB ice climber, Matt Foot, takes Mammut's Alpine Dry 8mm half ropes for a spin. Testing them in both summer and winter, Matt gives his full review from first impressions to 6 months in.
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.
Climbing Rope Maintenance | How to Guide
We all keep our cars clean and well maintained in order to avoid disaster. It affords us a sense of security and pride knowing that we are taking good care of one of our most prized possessions...
Who is ACTUALLY the best climber to have ever lived? | Weekly Video
This week's video comes straight from Sheffield where we're taken on a whistle stop tour through time alongside Adam Ondra and Magnus Midtbø. Embarking on this journey around some of the UK climbing scene's most significant spots with legends Jerry Moffat and Ben Moon, Adam and Magnus cut their teeth on some Sheffield classics. In this one we visit Pod's Wall, a tricky, pre-indoor brick wall testing ground found by Pete O'Donovan in the late 70's, and Moon's famous school room where board tra...
Climbing in London | Destination Article
Like many climbers I spent several years carefully avoiding London.
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.
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.
Hard Highball First Ascent on Irish Granite | Weekly Video
With quintessentially Irish weather, Scarpa’s Scotsman is time pressured to put up his new line. You heard that right folks, even the professionals get put off by rain.
Climbing in Voralpsee, Switzerland | Destination Article
Around 10 years ago, before internet video shorts killed the DVD, an underrated climbing film...
Oaty Date Slice | Recipe
Another classic recipe for energy rich, great tasting snacks for out at the crag, on the hill, or back at the tent... Everyone loves flapjacks.
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.
Bouldering Outdoors | The Basics
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.
La Sportiva Miura VS | Climbing Shoe Review
On first glance the Miura VS seems like a Velcro version of the Miura (lace up) – a long established La Sportiva favourite. Given its loyal following (I can’t think of another model that has remained unchanged for so many years) there’s no surprise that it’s joined by a Velcro version.
An Explanation of the Stiffness Category for Outdoor Footwear | Product Information
In this excellent video, expert mountaineer Brian Hall, of the Mountain Boot Company...
Dave Macleod Climbs Lexicon | Weekly Video
This week’s video documents another slice of the action on Neil Gresham’s awesome Lake District trad route, Lexicon, with Dave Macleod on hand to give us some insight into the route and the process behind his third ascent.
Indoor Climbing Shoes | Buying Guide
A climbing shoe is just a climbing shoe, right? Well, in recent years, with the growth of indoor climbing walls and competitions, climbing shoe manufacturers have started producing shoes specifically aimed at the indoor market. These shoes have been designed to target the typical, modern style of indoor climbing where volumes, smears and hooking are all par for the course. But, what’s unique about an indoor shoe and what is it good for? Here’s all you need to know.
Kahtoola | Crampon Review
The summer alpine season is upon us and if you are in the process of making final decisions about what gear to take, and what to leave behind, the chances are you are wondering what crampons to take (if any).
Scottish Winter Climbs | Guidebook Review
There's no need to prevaricate about the quality of this guide – it's good, really good. In fact I would say along with the new Rockfax Lofoten guide this is one of the most inspiring guides I have ever picked up.
Climbing at Ceuse, France | Destination Article
Looking up at the trail of pockets, the confines of the blue streak suddenly assume a tunnel like character. My mind is relieved of its other duties now, and nothing else matters. Nervousness sets in. The pockets continue out of sight, and this aggravates the feeling of gradual solidification in my forearms. I become aware of my heartbeat, measured at first, like a metronome keeping time with the route. Pocket, crimp, big move...jug, clip...“breath”... But the tempo quickly increases until th...
Grivel Salamander 2 | Helmet Review
A review of the Grivel Salamander helmet, a fantastic do-it-all helmet, ticking the boxes for a range of climbing pursuits, allowing you to tackle them with a cool head and a safe one!
DMM Sling & Rope Inspection | How to Guide
This video covers the inspection, cleaning and care of your DMM slings or ropes, with most of the info being relevant to all brands of slings or ropes.
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.
Of Choss and Lions | Video
Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright dodging choss and wild animals between sending some pretty awesome looking African big walls.
Super Shroud, Grandes Jorasses | Stories and History
I have told this story numerous times down the pub but never ever written anything about it. It’s not the kind of tale that would ever end up in print but...
Technique Tips - Article 2: Slabs | Training and Skills
The second in a 3-part article series, written with the aim of helping improve your rock climbing technique. This article focusses on the art of climbing slabs.
Out of Obsession | Video
A great little film, focussing on British boulderer Dan Turner, following his obsession and commitment to bouldering and training.
DMM Offsets | Nuts Review
It wouldn't be right to start a review of the DMM Offsets without mentioning how they came into existence. Offsets were originally produced in both their brass micro wire, and alloy macro wire (a purely invented term!) forms by HB Climbing of Wales.
Rhino Skin Solutions | Hand Repair and Skin Care Review
‘Good skin’ can be the crucial difference between failure and success on your project... Enter Rhino Skin, a company dedicated to making skin care products.
World Class: A Bouldering Breakthrough | Video
World Class is the bouldering story of Aidan Robert's 2020- a year in which he broke new ground in terms of his own development and British climbing as a whole.
