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Welcome to our Blog where you will find a large collection of informative articles and videos for new and experienced climbers, runners and outdoor enthusiasts.

We are particulary proud of our in-depth Product Reviews and associated Buying Guides. We have a series on The Basics, for those new to, or are interested in climbing. We also have a wealth of Product Information and Brand Profiles and much much more.

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Looking for a do-it-all pair of crampons that can accommodate every possible type of winter climbing you can think of? Well look no further, the Petzl Lynx...
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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.
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A detailed look at this performance all rounder, Dave Westlake gives his thoughts on general usability, handling and performance and durability.
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The third in a 3-part article series, written with the aim of helping improve your rock climbing technique. This article focusses on improving your arete climbing skills.
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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.
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The first in a 3-part article series, written with the aim of helping improve your rock climbing technique. This article looks at the burly act of climbing overhangs.
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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.
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Route reading skills are essential. Neil Gresham gives some sound advice and tips on improving this important aspect of climbing.
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This is a great alternative to expensive energy bars. They taste a million times better than any commercial bar, has all the required ingredients for endurance activity, cheaper and probably healthier than any of the alternatives
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Forget the multigym, bouldering is the most effective form of strength and power training for climbing and it will improve your technique in to the bargain...
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Made in the English Lake District, the Summiteer Togo 40 litre is a tough, fully featured mountaineering pack, adaptable for multi or single day use thanks to a removable waist belt, hood and back plate.
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Thanks to a tough, no-nonsense design, the Summiteer Crag Rocket 30 litre is your perfect companion for everything from multi-pitch outings and general cragging...
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“Deep Water” is a captivating exploration of fear, mentorship, and deep water soloing in panoramic Ha Long Bay, Vietnam with psicobloc pioneer Tim Emmett and competition climber Kyra Condie.
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After two years of testing and refinement Evolv have released the Phantom. Eagerly awaited and much hyped, sightings of the Phantom have been spotted on social media from top climbers...
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Alex Megos, shares his tips on skin care and maintenance along with some tip on finger taping and strapping to protect skin and support strains. 
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A look at what's so great about the Metolius Wooden Rock Rings along with some workout tips.
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80s Birth of Extreme: Part Two - Filmmaker Alun Hughes presents a compilation of some of his best film moments from the 1980s.
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80s Birth of Extreme: Part One - Filmmaker Alun Hughes presents a compilation of some of his best film moments from the 1980s.
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A terrifically well-rounded climbing shoe, the Evolv X1 is durable, comfortable and performs well on a range of angles
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With an easing of UK lockdown and a renewed emphasis on keeping yourself safe we have a look at one of the most progressive helmets on the market.
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Some of the most aesthetic blocs that you'll ever see, climbed beautifully by Jonas Winter. Blocs like Off the Wagon (V14), with its impressive campus crux and Jonas makes the second ascent of Tomba (V14).

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Jimmy Webb showing off the true brute force he possesses on "Defying Gravity" the V15  at Thunder Ridge, which was first climbed a year earlier by Daniel Woods. 
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For me, the fit of the shoe is its most impressive feature, with the noticeable absence of dead space and the reassuring stiffness in the toe box, the Testarossa is the definitive shoe for hard climbing across a range of angles.
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The title says it all. Watch until the end to see one of the most casual foot pop saves you've ever seen whilst being multiple metres from the floor. Great video with great climbers.
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