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Evolv V6 | Climbing Shoe Review
A shoe for the many, not the few. The V6 is a superb example of the recent strides Evolv have taken with their shoe design, creating a shoe in the V6 that does the impossible - fit, suit and support pretty much everyone. It really is a shoe that can do it all.
Unparallel Souped UP | Climbing Shoe Review
Sleek, slim and supremely soft, the Unparallel Souped UP is the epitome of the modern climbing shoe, refined and ready to hook, jam and jump its way into your gym climbing heart. But, write this one off as just another volume hopper at your peril - the Souped UP might just be the perfect shoe for some outdoor climbers too.
Shauna's Back in the Lakes with More Classic 7's | Weekly Video
In this week's video Shauna's tour of the UK's best boulders hits the central Lake District, showing us round some classic venues and a few local Rock+Run hotspots. Featuring an incredibly impressive Bowderstone rampage, ticking classics like Impropa and Grand Opera, the real highlight is Shauna's first 8B as a mum, making light work of Flip Flopera.
How to Succeed on the Hardest Climb of your Life | Weekly Video
Our favourite WideBoy, Pete, is back on our YouTube screens discussing what it takes to send the hardest climb of your life. Alongside working on his trad project in Norway, Pete has been putting in the hard yards back at HQ where he's undergone a Lattice assessment to target his weaknesses. Here he takes us through the training he's been doing to tick off his ultimate Norwegian goal, enjoy!
Organic Pads and Accessories | Bouldering Pad Review
Organic pads have long been at the pinnacle of the bouldering mat market, becoming the premium go-to for keen boulderers everywhere with unique patchwork patterns and the unbeatable quality that can only come from a handmade product. But, are Organic pads still the best in the business? I've been test driving a full Organic pad set up with a Full Pad, Simple Pad, Slider Pad and the Muffin Protector and Load Flap accessories to find out just how good they really are.
Nina Williams Climbs Ambrosia | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from the beautiful Buttermilks where Nina Williams made an ascent of Ambrosia V11 in 2017. First ascended by Kevin Jorgenson in 2009, Ambrosia stands at a positively massive 50 feet tall and watching Nina on this certainly gave us sweaty palms, partly through fear but mostly with psych. Enjoy!
Rock + Run 2022 Gear Awards | Top 5
As we look forward to 2023, we're taking some time to look back at 2022 - the year we became 8 billion, saw international tensions rise and watched our political system descend into chaos, sounds pretty gloomy, right? Well yes but, amidst the malay of madness, 2022 saw the release of some superb outdoor gear and in this article we're going to be celebrating the products that made a serious splash. From cutting edge innovation to subtle improvements that flew beneath the radar, here are 5 of ...
Flashed Big Squishy & Drifter | Bouldering Pad Review
Here in the UK we share a lot with the Americans. Our taste in music, fashion and culture, the food we eat and even some of their climbing brands. The latest of which is Flashed, a bouldering pad company some might recognise having been on the UK climbing scene over 10 years ago. Now they’re back for another bite of the cherry with two pads that attack the premium end of the bouldering mat market but promise robust, unrivalled quality. A neat addition or more American trash? Read on to find out.
Scarpa Climbing Shoe Technology | Product Information
Scarpa are one of the oldest and most famous creators of mountain-based footwear in the world. What originally started as a mountain boot company in 1938 has since evolved and grown into one of the world’s leading producers of footwear for the outdoors. In recent years this success has come from their superb range of rock climbing shoes; in this article, we’re taking a deep dive into Scarpa’s shoe making process and the technology that defines their market leading status.
Shauna Takes On One of the BEST boulders in the UK | Weekly Video
In this week's video we follow Shauna into the outer reaches of Scotland as she samples some of the finest bouldering our fair isle has to offer. Opening the show on the incredible Malc's Arete 7B in Torridon and finishing with A Fridge Too Far, we're given undeniable proof that Torridon might just be the real jewel in Britain's bouldering crown. Enjoy!
Can Pete Whittaker Survive an E10 Fall? | Weekly Video
In this week's video we join Wide Boy, Pete Whittaker, as he revisits two of his most iconic first ascents - Dynamics of Change E9 at Burbage and Baron Greenback E10 at Wimberry. Both are death defying routes and certainly haven't got any easier for Pete some years after their original ascent. Climbing aside, the real highlight of this one is seeing the impact of a crux fall on both routes, aptly demonstrated in a 'scientific' way by an egg, this one's not to be missed. Enjoy!
Developing Hard Boulders with Aidan Roberts | Weekly Video
We're staying local with this week's video as we follow Aidan Roberts and the Wedge crew round the Lake District, sending some classic test pieces and opening up tough new lines.
Shauna Coxsey is BACK | Weekly Video
Shauna Coxsey is BACK in this week's video as she embarks on a huge trip to tick off some of the UK's best 7th grade boulder problems. In this first episode of her new YouTube series, we follow Shauna as she catches the end of the grit season around her local Sheffield crags. Enjoy!
Burden of Dreams | Weekly Video
We couldn't have picked anything else for our weekly video, could we? Without further ado, here's Will Bosi's much covered second ascent of Burden of Dreams, the world's first ever 9A boulder problem. Enjoy!
Aidan Roberts V14 FLASH | Weekly Video
This week's video is a quicker hit than usual with uncut footage from Mellow of local Lake District lad, Aidan Roberts, flashing Momentum - a V14/8B+ in Valle Bavona, Switzerland. A Nalle Hukkataival first ascent, Momentum's crux is a painful quarter-pad right hand crimp with a huge lock off right through to a pinch, sounds right up Aidan's street if you ask us. Enjoy!
Deuter Vertrail 16 | Rucksack Review
Refined simplicity in a versatile pack designed to tackle the fastest and lightest mountain adventures, the Vertrail 16 comes in as the most intriguing addition to the 2023 Deuter pack range. Hybridising elements of a trail running vest, a roll top dry bag and a conventional mountaineering day pack in a compact 16 litre offering, have Deuter nailed it or have they bitten off more than most of us can chew?
Deuter Guide 30 | Rucksack Review
Faster, lighter, brighter, the Guide 30 is the quintessential Deuter pack within the new SS23 range boasting a range of subtle and some not so subtle improvements that put the new packs up there as the very best on the market. Perfectly sized for a day out in the UK hills, the Guide 30 sits at the fulcrum of the Guide range and will doubtless be one of the most popular options for UK mountaineers but, is it worth your money?
Red Chili Ventic Air Lace | Climbing Shoe Review
Sustainable excellence in a comfortable, breathable package - the Red Chili Ventic Air Lace is without a doubt the nicest climbing shoe experience I’ve ever had.
Like much of the competition, Red Chili have opted to make their latest all-rounder shoe with a knitted upper. Plucked from the big branded world of trainers, these softer knit fabrics have become synonymous with the comfy shoe in any brand’s line up. Promising a more forgiving fit on top of the foot and offering more breathability ...
Red Chili Voltage 2 | Climbing Shoe Review
Aggressive precision in an updated, back-to-basics package - the second iteration of the Red Chili Voltage 2 is a no frills, no spills high performance shoe that just seems to make sense. Produced in the wake of Edelrid’s Red Chili takeover, the Voltage 2 came to market in 2019 as the flagship shoe for this new alliance but, did they get it right? Read our review to find out.
Scarpa Instinct S | Climbing Shoe Review
Cutting edge performance in a sublimely designed package - Scarpa’s new Instinct S is a real weapon of the vertical world, transcending any preconceived notions about the effectiveness of a climbing slipper with an example of excellence that truly changes the climbing shoe game. But how have they done it and what makes Scarpa’s latest Instinct slipper so special?
EB Climbing Shoe Round-up
We’ve reviewed the whole range of EB shoes and, in this article we’re going to round it up with some technical insight and model suggestions to give you a better idea of which EB shoe will suit you best.
Beginner Climbing Shoes | Top 5
Climbing shoes are one of the first purchases made once we start climbing more regularly, and it’s one that can have a massive influence on how we engage with the sport throughout those first few months. Knowing which shoes to buy can prove a minefield of choice (and for some a pretty big investment) so take a look at our top picks.
What's it Like Projecting V17? | Weekly Video
Join Aidan Roberts in this week's video to find out what it's really like to project V17 alongside the likes of Shawn Raboutou, Daniel Woods and the Mellow crew. Lattice sat down with Aidan shortly after his ascent of Alphane V17 to find how it all goes down at the pinnacle of the bouldering game. Enjoy!
Free Solo on Ben Nevis | Weekly Video
We're back with another super video from Dave MacLeod this week. Short and sweet, kick start your weekend watching Dave solo the Left Hand Route on the Orion Face of Ben Nevis. Relatively easy going for Dave at VS 4c but the exposure will leave you watching with sweaty palms, Friday evenings don't get much better, enjoy!
Evolv Shaman Pro | Climbing Shoe Review
Dynamic precision in a newly conceptualised take on a classic, the Evolv Shaman Pro seizes its family line and thrusts it firmly to the pinnacle of the performance shoe world. Used and no doubt co-designed with Evolv's elite rostrum of top athletes like Daniel Woods and Alex Johnson, the Shaman Pro is the shoe for hard projects and that next level in bouldering difficulty - so it's good, really flipping good, but is it the shoe for you?
Scarpa Vapour S | Climbing Shoe Review
Innovative brilliance in a versatile vehicle of climbing comfort and performance, it doesn't get any better than the modern day remake of the Scarpa Vapour S. Recent years have seen a renaissance for the climbing slipper with many of the top brands ranging one, although most seem to type cast their slipper into one of two categories; the left-field performance thoroughbred or the super-soft, comfy training shoe. But, as legendary inventor, Thomas Edison once said, "There's a way to do it bett...
Mastery | Weekly Video
This week's video follows Lake District local, Aidan Roberts, takes centre stage once again in the latest epic climbing film from Wedge. A 40 minute feature length, Mastery documents Aidan as he pursues a new limit of cutting edge bouldering, searching for new test piece projects both locally here in the Lake District, and further afield on the world class granite of Switzerland. Of course, Mastery documents Aidan's time on and subsequent send of Shawn Raboutou's 9A, Alphane - it's pretty inc...
Get STRONGER With Footless Climbing | Weekly Video
Want to get stronger? Of course you do and you might be thinking that campusing is the perfect way to do this. Correct. But, do you know how to use campusing effectively, using proper technique to get the most out of the exercise? Well, in this week's video Hannah Morris is joined by Norwegian coaches and Climbing Bible authors, Martin Mobråten and Stian Christophersen, who delve into the dynamics of campus training, proving it isn't just a bravado based party piece reserved for your local cr...
SOTO | Brand Profile
Since 1992 – SOTO (which is translated from the Japanese for “outdoors”) have been creating some of the best stoves in the world. SOTO’s history goes back to 1978 when parent company, Shinfuji Burner Company, began manufacturing and engineering industrial burners. Founded by Hajime Yamamoto with the goal of creating products that produce the maximum sustainable flame in least amount of time, Yamamoto was dedicated to generating and integrating the “Blue Flame” into every flaming device conce...
Unparallel Flagship Pro | Climbing Shoe Review
Precision and power in a refined Pro package, the new Flagship Pro might just be the crowning jewel in Unparallel’s latest lineup, taking American climbing shoe design to lofty new heights. Released alongside the all-new Qubit, these two models mark a new age for Unparallel, leaving us asking, “5.10 who?”. Designed in collaboration with Tomoa Narasaki, the Flagship Pro takes everything great from the original model and cranks it up to 11. So, it’s been built for the best competition bouldere...
YY VerticalBoard | Fingerboard Review
Versatile training, excellent ergonomics, and the beautiful aesthetic that only a piece of the finest wood can deliver, it’s fair to say the new VerticalBoard range of fingerboards from YY Vertical has it all.
A LITTLE LIFE | Weekly Video
This week's video features everyone's favourite Mellow member, Keenan Takahashi, as he embarks on the quest for new king line highballs in the Buttermilks. From his journey through climbing to the ultimate development and send of A Little Life V14, this one had us on the edge of our seats throughout. We challenge you to get through this without sweaty palms, enjoy!
Black Diamond Mission Leather Low WP | Approach Shoe Review
From easy-going, summer trails to soggy coastal walk ins, the Mission Leather Lows from Black Diamond have been a revelation. Like a best hits album, the Mission Leather Lows combine a lot of the essential underfoot features of their superb approach shoe range with the best bits of a sturdier leather walking boot to produce the ultimate approaching machine.
Will Bosi's Climbing Journey | Weekly Video
Bosi is BACK. Life after Lappnor looks sweet with Bosi firmly cementing himself as the world's in-form boulderer becoming only the second climber ever, after Shawn Raboutou, to climb two 9A graded boulder problems. In this week's video, we take a look at the trip that kickstarted Will's rise to outdoor domination. Going toe to toe with Adam Ondra on a super successful Czech climbing trip was just the start for Bosi - enjoy!
Casually Explained: Rock Climbing | Weekly Video
This week's video is a break from the harsh realities of our more common world class climbing video recommendations, yes V17's hard and no, sadly we aren't that strong. In Casually Explained's summary of Rock Climbing, you'll find ample relief from the real thing with a tongue and cheek take on the sport and our wonderfully diverse community. Enjoy!
SS23 Deuter Range Round-Up
Fresh for this spring/summer season is a brand new range of revised and improved rucksack models from German powerhouse, Deuter. Having been in the game for 125 years, Deuter know their way around the pack market but, with an evolving clientele and ever changing mountain pursuits, this is the most radical range update and redesign we've seen from Deuter in some time. Fast and light is the name of the game for this year's range and the new and improved models come with this ethos at the heart ...
La Sportiva Mantra | Climbing Shoe Review
In an age where climbing styles and disciplines are growing further apart, that old moniker of the ‘all-rounder’ is becoming increasingly obsolete, pushing climbing shoe manufacturers to produce more specialist models designed for a particular purpose. Up steps the Mantra, quite possibly the most extreme version of this refinement we’ve ever seen. Is this a good thing? Keep reading to find out.
Winter Walking Essentials | Top 5
With temperatures dropping and winter just round the corner, you might be planning on getting out in the cold to make the most of our fleeting encounters with the white stuff. So, with these adventures in mind, we’ll be taking a closer look at some of the kit you’ll need to ensure you stay warm, comfortable and safe in our Winter Top 5 series. In this article we’re looking at winter walking in the hills and breaking this down into 5 bits of technical kit you’ll need to do this safely and eff...
Red Chili Mystix | Climbing Shoe Review
The Mystix was a superb 2020 addition to Red Chili’s high performance lineup, packed full of impressive new features and sporting a whole new last but, with most of their time on sale spent during a pandemic, is 2022 the year when the Mystix finally comes of age?
EB Balboa | Climbing Shoe Review
The Balboa has already done it all. From 9c sport routes to bouldering World Cup finals, but, can this latest offering from EB mix it with the very best?
Lords of Trad | Weekly Video
This week's video comes from Czechia where Adam Ondra has invited Brits Pete Whittaker and Will Bosi out to sample some old school Czechian sandstone climbing. Striking towers, steeped in history and tradition, the climbing is an intense mixture of chimney jamming and thrutching across blank faces. Famous for not allowing the use of chalk or metal camming devices, a Czechian sandstone tower trip is a climbing experience like no other. Enjoy!
The Physics of a GriGri | Weekly Video
We're back this week with another high tech video from Ben at Hard is Easy as he takes a deep dive into the physics of a Petzl GriGri.
Steve McClure: Le Voyage | Weekly Video
In 2017, British climber James Pearson made the first ascent of Le Voyage at Annott crag, near his adopted home in France. With runout 8b+ climbing above tricky gear, it weighed in at E10 on the British trad scale. Top British climber, Steve McClure, thought it sounded right up his street and couldn't resist donning the unlaced 5.10 Blancos to take a look. Cracks, crimps and cams, Le Voyage has it all - enjoy!
The Self Rehabbed Climber | Book Review
Everything you need, all in one place. Lake District local, Andy McVittie's (AKA Process Physio), fantastic new book The Self Rehabbed Climber might just be the most comprehensive climbing physio guide we've ever seen and, not just that, but it's actually quite fun to read too.
Red Chili Sensor | Climbing Shoe Review
Super soft sensitivity - the all new Red Chili Sensor does exactly what it says on the tin with an unrivalled set of supple skills that dominate indoor terrain. But beware, this is no one trick pony.
Vegan Climbing Shoes | Top 5
Here are our top 5 options for vegan climbers or climate conscious climbers looking for an animal friendly alternative.
EB Django | Climbing Shoe Review
Classically EB in features and profile, the Django’s third iteration has been refined into a very recognisable EB shoe that embodies the brand but, whilst it shares many similarities with the other shoes in the range, the Django is a unique beast. Find out why here.
Kahtoola | Brand Profile
Kahtoola are the leading name when it comes to packable and lightweight traction solutions. For the terrain and winter conditions that don’t quite justify a fully rated crampon, the Kahtoola spike collection is the perfect answer to any slippy slope or icy trek in the hills.
