558 results for "Rock Run UK"
Return of the Sleepwalker (V17) (First Ascent) | Video
Daniel Woods goes straight into battle mode with one of his hardest projects to date and what would become one of the world's hardest boulder problems.
Trad Climbing with Kids & Young Adults | How to Guide
Father and son take a serendipitous journey into the world of traditional climbing, and offer some thoughts and tips for others looking to do likewise.
Beta Stick Evo | Clip Stick Review
A detailed look at the latest version of this market leading clip stick, combined with some usage tips and general insights.
Tenaya Iati | Climbing Shoe Review
Sleek, understated and designed with the sole focus of sending some of the world’s hardest routes, the Tenaya Iati not only provides unbeatable performance but also impressive levels of comfort.
Cam Size Comparison Chart | Sizing Guide
This chart provides a straightforward, easy to interpret size comparison, to help you compare cam models against one another in terms of sizing and range of use.
Head Torches | Buying Guide
The following article offers a buying guide for head torches, a simple but essential piece of equipment should you find yourself outdoors after dark. In our opinion, you should never go out without one.If you're stuck on what sort of head torch you need, check out this guide to give you a better understanding and hopefully you'll be staying out when everyone else has gone home.
Petzl Arial 9.5mm | Climbing Rope Review
A detailed look at this performance all rounder, Dave Westlake gives his thoughts on general usability, handling and performance and durability.
Runner Vs BASE Jumper | Video
Base Jumper Tom Erik Heimen and trail runner Kilian Jornet "race" up and down the iconic Romsdalshorn (1550m) in Norway.
Return to Agincourt | Video
On the 30th anniversary of his ascent of Agincourt, the first 8C rock climb in France, Ben Moon embarks on a trip down memory lane...
Petzl Actik Core | Head Torch Review
Coming in at a mere 75g, the Actik Core is barely noticeable and its minimal weight and compact, one-piece chassis means it doesn’t move around whilst you’re on the run or jolting down a steep gully.
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...
Unparallel | Brand Profile
Unparallel were founded in 2017 by former Five Ten development and production boss, Sang Lee. Lee, amidst Five Ten’s Adidas takeover...
Beastmaker | Brand Profile
Co-founded in 2007 by Sheffield based bouldering masters; Ned Feehally and Dan Varian, Beastmaker started out as a simple solution to the pair’s lack of time for climbing on real rock whilst at university. In an attempt to maintain and strengthen their peak pulling performance, the pair had become obsessed with pushing their fingers to the limit, isolating individual digits and blasting out 2-hour sessions on a fingerboard. There was just one problem, the resin fingerboard they were using was...
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.
Bouldering on Tinos, Greece | Destination Article
Located in the Aegean sea 100 km southeast of Athens is the Greek island of Tinos. This Cycladean gem hosts hundreds of incredible boulder problems with seemingly endless potential and a quintessentially Greek vibe.
Attempting The World's LONGEST Dyno | Weekly Video
In this week's video, Josh Rundle and free-running legend Toby Segar attempt to break the world record for the longest dyno ever.
Climbing Shoes of Choice for Olympic Athletes | Product Information
The following video incorporates a run down of not only which brands each Olympic climbing athlete was using, but also which models they chose for the different styles of climbing.
Cleaning Climbing Ropes | How to Guide
Your rock climbing rope is your lifeline up on the rock, so it’s paramount you keep it clean. Here we show you how, in 6 easy steps or less.
Bouldering in Zillertal, Austria | Destination Article
The Zillertal valley sits in a beautiful part of the Austrian Alps which has long been a favourite destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
DMM | Brand Profile
Founded in 1981 as Moorhouse Engineering in Bethesda, soon to become DMM and move to more suitable premises in Llanberis in 1986...
Getting Your Kids into Climbing | Training and Skills
Do you think your kid would love to start climbing? Well, we think they should too – climbing is the perfect sport for kids, it’s tonnes of fun, allows them to explore and develop friendships whilst boosting their confidence and skill. Not sure how to get them started? Not to worry, here’s our guide to everything kids climbing including our suggestions for kit, classes and games.
ONSIGHT Challenge | Weekly Video
Adam Ondra is back on our weekly video feature with more dancing and an onsight attempt of Solitary Souls 8c+, a route bolted by Nico Favresse and first ascented by Alfredo Webber at Le Piazzole, a smaller crag in Italy’s Arco region. The route is the obvious, 35 metre central line of the crag that looks as beautiful as it does intimidatingly long.
Climbing Rope | Buying Guide
Knowing which climbing rope to buy can have you tied up in knots with an abundance of choice and so many confusing factors that determine a ropes use and suitability for you. But, don’t worry, by the end of this article you should have all the information you need to make the correct climbing rope purchase.
The Fontainebleau Circuit | Destination Article
Bouldering circuits are now widely practiced in many indoor walls around the UK. The basic idea behind the coloured circuits is to complete...
Climbing in Basler Jura, Switzerland | Destination Article
A great limestone sport climbing area for those operating from F4 to F6c+ (or looking for some leisurely mileage), in a close proximity to the Swiss city of Basel. The crags are a selection of solid high quality limestone outcrops mainly situated on wooded hillsides in out of town locations, yet still close enough to facilities and small to large urban conurbations. Most of the climbing is on edges and small pockets over terrain varying from the steep side of vertical to slabby walls. An idea...
Black Diamond Circuit | Approach Shoe Review
The Black Diamond Circuit is not your ordinary approach shoe. With great style and unbelievable comfort, they’re the kind of shoe you’ll actually look forward to putting on in the morning.
Scarpa Instinct VS-R | Climbing Shoe Review
After being out of action for several months due to shoulder surgery the Scarpa VS-R have been my shoe of choice for getting back in the game.
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.
Bouldering in Ailefroide, France | Destination Article
A beautiful alpine area in the Barre des Ecrins region of the French alps (Altitude 1515m). The region has a mix of superb mountaineering, multi pitch sport climbing and bouldering. The bouldering is on pristine granite blocks. The surroundings are particularly serene. A river runs through the picturesque valley and a glacier at the top of the valley is visible from the bouldering areas. Much of the bouldering has been developed by Anthony Lamiche, a famous local climber who has repeated many...
Petzl Ergonomic | Ice Axe Review
Straight away I’m going to say that, from day one, I have loved theses axes. I’ve felt very comfortable using the Ergonomic as my go-to Dry tooling and Competition axe.
Caring for Your Climbing Harness | How to Guide
For any sport, trad or alpine climber, your harness is an essential bit of kit. With this in mind, why not dig out your harness and follow this easy-to-follow guide to inspection and cleaning.
EB Red | Climbing Shoe Review
Nailing the essentials, the EB Red weaves uncompromising performance into one of the most accessible and superbly comfortable climbing shoe packages I’ve ever experienced. In today’s market of soft, floppy slippers, the Red stands out with a rather traditional set of features, prioritising classic edging performance and precision over the volume jumping status quo. Being a bit of a small edge enthusiast, I immediately felt right at home in the Red with its stiff, full length sole and asymmetr...
Scarpa Crux Women’s | Approach Shoe Review
The Crux is a well-made and well-designed shoe that any outdoor enthusiast will find good use for. I was especially impressed with how it performed on harder terrain...
Lundy | Guidebook Review
The team behind the latest edition of the Climbers’ Club guide to Lundy clearly acknowledge the importance of an inspiring cover shot and it is the glorious image of Neil Dickson on The Cullinan that makes an excellent first impression.
Scarpa | Brand Profile
Founded by the man behind the Guinness Book of World Records, Rupert Edward Cecil Lee Guinness, an Anglo-Irish businessman...
Unparallel UP Lace | Climbing Shoe Review
I have been climbing with my pair of Unparallel Lace UP for quite some time now and have given them a good run for their money. I’ve taken them on various adventures such a crack climbing in Tasmania...
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.
EB Guardian 3.0 | Climbing Shoe Review
Sensitive and efficient performance in a versatile, comfortable package – the latest iteration of EB’s famous Guardian is an impressive addition to a range of shoes that already pack a serious punch. The previous version of the Guardian was an iconic model for EB and was certainly the most common EB shoe seen in my local gyms, so, the 3rd generation has big boots to fill. Can they live up to the name?
EB Nebula | Climbing Shoe Review
Soft, sensitive and oh so French – the Nebula is the ultimate homage to EB’s climbing shoe heritage, nailing the same fundamentals that made their very first climbing shoe so successful whilst epitomising the modern climbing shoe’s evolution into an expertly engineered sending weapon.
DMM Alpha Sport | Quickdraw Review
The Alpha Sport is the latest in DMM’s extensive range of quickdraws, and it stands out as the most broad-shouldered of the pack. The Alpha sport is designed, as the name suggests, for use as an all round sport climbing quickdraw so it lines up alongside the likes of the Petzl Spirit and Black Diamond Livewire.
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...
