542 results for "Rock Run UK"
Rockfax West Country Climbs | Guidebook Review
Superlatives fall short when describing the brilliant climbing that is found in the South West of England. What is widely regarded as one of the best ‘destinations’ for British climbers is also one of the most diverse.
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.
Wild Country | Brand Profile
Wild Country were founded in 1977 by British climber Mark Vallance. The company’s inception came after Vallance met American climber Ray Jardine who had made and used prototypes of a camming device he had invented.
5 Low Cost Items to Improve Your Climbing | Buying Guide
What are the secrets to climbing well? Well, while there's no magic bullet solution to rock climbing mastery, some relatively inexpensive bits of kit can make a heap of difference!
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 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...
Climbing in London | Destination Article
Like many climbers I spent several years carefully avoiding London.
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...
Tarragona Climbs | Guidebook Review
Anyone who has cast an eye over the climbing news feed over the last few years will have noted the dominance of Spanish sport climbing. The Catalunya region is a particular hotspot and these days it’s widely regarded as the epicentre of world sport climbing.
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.
The Frozen Frog | Weekly Video
This Friday (10/12/21) you can catch our very own Ben Robinson’s attempt to become the first person to complete the last great Lake District challenge yet to be overcome in winter, The Frog Whitton. The route includes 96 miles of cycling over some of the hardest mountain passes in the UK, interspersed with 6 miles of open-water swimming. Weaved throughout the challenge is the story of Ben's inspirational transformation from dangerously overweight to ultra-distance athlete in just 12 months.
Bouldering Essentials | Instructional Book Review
Bouldering Essentials is a lavish new publication from Irish bouldering guru David Flanagan. Like all good books, this has clearly been a labour of love for the author of Bouldering in Ireland, and the finished product is an eye catching introduction to all things bouldering.
Foiled with Hazel Findlay | Weekly Video
This week’s video comes from the coastal climbing hotspot of Pembroke where Britain’s leading lady, Hazel Findlay, takes on Muy Caliente! – a route originally climbed by Tim Emmett at E10 6c with the consensus having settled at a scary E9 6c. Climbing the route in June 2021, Hazel has continued this incredible form by becoming the second British woman to climb 9a with her ascent of Esclatamasters in Spain earlier this year (footage here). Both ascents place Hazel firmly at the pinnacle of Bri...
Operation Moffat | Weekly Video
This week’s video is a throwback to 2015’s Kendal Mountain Festival Best Climbing film, Operation Moffat, a colourful documentary about the life of Britain’s first female mountain guide, Gwen Moffat. Born in 1924, Gwen joined the army after the second world war as a driver for the Auxiliary Territorial Service but, having been introduced to climbing by a friend in the forces, she soon deserted to pursue an exciting life in the wilderness. Ever the pioneer, Gwen was known for climbing barefoot...
A Dream of White Horses | Weekly Video
The second video this week comes to you from the wonderfully picturesque sea cliffs of Gogarth. Rising imperiously out of the swell, the Gogarth cliffs are home to a host of 3-star, ultra-classic, multi-pitch trad routes, non-more famous than the focus of this week’s video – ‘A Dream of White Horses’ (HVS 4c). This beautiful BMC video treats us to an historically accurate recreation of the climb’s first ascent which came courtesy of Ed Drummond and Dave Pearce in 1968. Climbed here by top cli...
Harnesses | Get Outdoors Top 5
All the harnesses we sell will be suitable for use both indoors and out but, in this guide, we’ll take a specific look at a harness’ suitability for the outdoor disciplines, sport and trad climbing. Below we’ll suggest our top 5 picks for your first outdoor climbing harness, we’re going to keep our recommendations sensible (no minimalist, skimpy string alpine climbing models) and set an £80 price cap, this is your first harness, so it needs to have some degree of multi-functionality and comfo...
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.
Deep Water Soloing in Finland | Nalle Hukkataival | Weekly Video
This week’s video is pretty special, not for its latest hard ascent or piece of climbing controversy but because it truly encapsulates what climbing is all about. From the waters of the idyllic Lake Saimaa, Finland’s biggest lake, we’re treated to some of Nalle Hukkataival’s latest and most local psicobloc projects.
Choosing the Correct Carabiner | Buying Guide
With a multitude of sizes, shapes and designs choosing the right carabiner for the job can seem overwhelming. Here we systematically go through the reasons behind each design and outline which carabiner(s) you will need for your rock climbing requirements.
Churnet Bouldering | Weekly Video
This week’s video is straight from the Churnet Valley where Lattice Training team members, Ollie Torr, Madeleine Cope and Rhoslyn Frugtniet explore the area’s most popular spots. Churnet’s sandstone conglomerate offers an exceptionally diverse style of climbing with pockets, slopers and minuscule pebbles all contributing to some truly unique problems.
Bound by tradition: a conversation about Tribe | Video
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Fixe Siurana 9.6mm | Climbing Rope Review
The Siurana rope is a keenly priced rope that I’ve been testing for the last few months. I’ve used it mainly sport climbing in the UK, with the occasional trad outing and a bit of top roping and indoor training thrown in. In a nutshell, the Siurana is a medium-diameter sport climbing rope that is suited to a wide variety of climbs. It clocks in at 9.6mm diameter, and comes in lengths of 30, 40, 50, 60 and 80 metres – a good range with something for everyone.
Climbing Skincare | Buying Guide
As climbers, our skin is our most important tool, sensitively connecting us to the vertical world and creating the essential friction that keeps us on the wall. But, knowing how to maintain your skin and deal with its specific needs both whilst climbing and between climbing sessions can be tricky. Put simply, most of our climbing skin troubles will come as a result of skin that is either too wet or too dry, we’ll take a look at some of the specifics of each below and some of the products that...
Preparing for Winter Adventures | Training and Skills
For some, the first flurries of snow make for a fun filled winter season ahead. However for others, initial excitement may give way to a feeling of trepidation. Here in the UK, the majority of us don’t get a lot of experience playing out in the white stuff - so it’s easy to get caught out if you aren’t prepared.
Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight | Climbing Cam Review
Black Diamond state that their Camalot Ultralights are the “most significant advancement in technology for climbers” since they released their duel stem cams in the 1980’s, and I can’t help but agree.
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...
Stuck In A Hut | Stories and History
I was standing at the entrance to the Mont Blanc Tunnel with my thumb out. Trucks and cars accelerated past, spraying my Levi flares and combat jacket with filthy slush. Who could blame them...
Edelrid Tommy Caldwell ProDryDT 9.6mm | Climbing Rope Review
Edelrid TC ProDry DT is a mouthful, so what does it all mean? Over the past 6 months, consisting of various climbing trips, I’ve been testing this top of the line rope to find out.
La Sportiva Solution Comp | Climbing Shoe Review
Tried and tested by Rock + Run Team member Kieran Fallows, this review takes an in depth look at the La Sportiva Solution Comp climbing shoe.
