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Sport Climbing at Cheddar Gorge | Destination Article

Cheddar Gorge is one of England's most iconic and spectacular landscapes. Created by Ice Age melt-waters over millions of years, Britain’s biggest gorge is three miles long with cliffs rising up 138m.

December 02, 2014
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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.

November 27, 2014
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Climbing in London | Destination Article

Like many climbers I spent several years carefully avoiding London.

September 23, 2014
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Evolv Nexxo | Climbing Shoe Review

As soon as I got out onto rock I was astonished at the power you get through the toes with these shoes and the security you feel standing on small edges; a result of the highly asymmetric last, the tensioning of the rand and full length 1mm midsole, which seems quite a rarity these days but is most welcome in the Nexxo.

September 23, 2014
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Bouldering at McKenzie Pond, Adirondack State Park, USA | Destination Article

The Adirondack state park is a massive 6 million acre expanse of wilderness in the Northern reaches of New York State.

July 09, 2014
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A Guide to Down Sleeping Bags | Buying Guide

Here at Rock + Run we have always had a general policy of recommending down sleeping bags for serious outdoor activities. The following article explains the ways in which manufacturers rate various weights and fill powers of the down used, the pro’s and cons of down bags over their synthetic counterparts (including how to get around the cons) and a few tips on care for your down product.

June 09, 2014
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June 04, 2014
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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.

June 03, 2014
4 min read

Climbing at Tres Ponts and Oliana, Catalunya, Spain | Destination Article

May 15, 2014
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Rockfax Haute Provence | Guidebook Review

With so much stunning climbing in the Provence region, it is of little surprise that most travelling climbers will need to invest in several guidebooks. Well, not any more! With the eagerly awaited publication of this region-wide guide by Adrian Berry, the intrepid Brit can now set off on his or her travels to one of the best sport climbing regions in the world with just a single volume.

April 10, 2014
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Prana Stretch Zion | Climbing Pant Review

Prana trousers (or ‘pants’ if you must) have become a staple part of the climber’s wardrobe over the last 20 years. They may have ditched the little diamond logo on the leg, but right now they seem as popular as ever. I’ve had various different models and tend to go back to Prana rather than other brands like E9 or Moon because I find they fit me better. Here, I’m going to give you a detailed run down of one of my current go-to climbing trousers – the Stretch Zion.

March 24, 2014
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Sport Climbing at Cheddar Gorge | Destination Article

Bouldering on Dartmoor | Destination Article

Climbing in London | Destination Article

Evolv Nexxo | Climbing Shoe Review

Bouldering at McKenzie Pond, Adirondack State Park, USA | Destination Article

A Guide to Down Sleeping Bags | Buying Guide

Roca Verde: Climbing in the Cordillera Cantabrica, North West Spain | Product Information

La Sportiva Miura VS | Climbing Shoe Review

Climbing at Tres Ponts and Oliana, Catalunya, Spain | Destination Article

Rockfax Haute Provence | Guidebook Review

Prana Stretch Zion | Climbing Pant Review

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