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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.

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.

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
7 min ler

June 04, 2014
2 min ler

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 ler

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

May 15, 2014
6 min ler

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
4 min ler

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
3 min ler

Which Mountain Boots and Crampons? | Buying Guide

February 12, 2014
4 min ler

Guadalest Valley & Abdet, Spain | Destination Article

December 27, 2013
10 min ler

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.

December 17, 2013
3 min ler

November 30, 2013
4 min ler

BMC Froggatt to Black Rocks | Guidebook Review

When the task in hand is to document a large part of one of the most popular climbing areas in the UK, you had better get it right. Perhaps this is why Froggatt to Black Rocks has had the ubiquitous ‘work in progress’ status for so long?!

October 02, 2013
3 min ler

ArcTeryx Atom LT Hoody Overview | Product Information

September 27, 2013
1 min ler

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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

Which Mountain Boots and Crampons? | Buying Guide

Guadalest Valley & Abdet, Spain | Destination Article

Bouldering Essentials | Instructional Book Review

Sport Climbing at Brean Down, Somerset | Destination Article

BMC Froggatt to Black Rocks | Guidebook Review

ArcTeryx Atom LT Hoody Overview | Product Information

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