545 resultados para "Rock Run UK"
From bouldering at Flock Hill, to sport climbing at Milford Sound to mountaineering on Wanaka’s, Mount Aspiring, this well shot little film has it all.
Collaborations or ‘collabs’ are a quintessential part of the content world, boosting profiles and combining skills. In this week’s video, Adam Ondra and Stefano Ghisolfi collaborate to take on Arco. With these two being at the pinnacle of the climbing game, the potential is endless in a playground like Arco which is teeming with untouched rock and open projects. One of the very best ways to improve as a climber is to climb with someone who is better than you. This should expose you to better ...
Founded in 1981 as Moorhouse Engineering in Bethesda, soon to become DMM and move to more suitable premises in Llanberis in 1986...
A great little film, focussing on British boulderer Dan Turner, following his obsession and commitment to bouldering and training.
La Sportiva designer Pietro Dal Pra explains the design ethic of the Theory; a high performance bouldering and sport climbing shoe, designed for maximum feel and surface contact.
This week’s video takes us back to September 2006 when a primed Chris Sharma made the first ascent of Es Pontás (9a+), an incredible line through the middle of a beautiful, free-standing limestone arch off the coast of Mallorca. The climb is defined by its huge, seven-foot dyno in the middle of the route.
The second of our weekly videos comes from the heart of Llanberis where renowned climbing hardware company, DMM, are celebrating a spectacular 40th year in business. This enchanting video recounts the company’s humble beginnings with its 3 cofounders forming the business in 1981. Having first met whilst working for Clog Climbing, Fred Hall, Richard Cuthbertson and Paul Simkiss recall tales of working for Heinz beans, debt collection and the interview rejections that brought them together in t...
A maverick bunch of Brits go big wall hunting in Brazil. The team head for the giant monolith of Pedra Baiana dreaming of a new line on perfect rock.
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...
A tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand covered in innumerate sandy beaches, palm trees and boulders!!
Ever wondered what it takes to climb a grade that might be out of your physical reach? Well Ben from the Hard Is Easy YouTube channel makes another appearance on our weekly video feature as he looks to find the answer. In typical Hard Is Easy style, this answer had to come in the form of scientifically tangible results and that meant getting the best number crunchers in the business on board – Lattice.
Dave MacLeod is back with another video of cutting-edge trad in the Scottish Highlands. This time Dave has company in the form of fellow Scotsman, professional climber and YouTuber, Robbie Phillips, who has been partnering Dave on the quest for Scotland’s next bold trad line. Well, that line came in the form of ‘What We Do in The Shadows’, E10 7a; first discovered by Phillips at Duntelchaig, the route features 8c level climbing on gear with a 7C+ boulder crux right at the death.
This short, high-energy documentary of Jimmy Webb’s first ascent of Sleepwalker (8C+/V16) isn’t just psyche inducing but a tantalising teaser of another Mellow video, yet to come.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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?
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.
Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright dodging choss and wild animals between sending some pretty awesome looking African big walls.
A detailed look at the adaptable Scarpa Maestro Womens rock shoe, which offers stability yet still has enough flex for smearing.
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.
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.
Visit any major climbing wall across the length and breadth of Britain and you’ll be doing well to not spot the signature orange and black...
Tips, advice and comparisons on using guide mode belaying devices for rock climbing and mountaineering.
This week’s video is an all-action, all-female bouldering hit from the Rocky Mountain National Park. The girls put down over fifty double digit boulder problems, including eight V13s, during this summer trip to RMNP.
Precise, refined and exquisitely designed - the Unparallel TN Pro is quite simply brilliant.
Unparallel were founded in 2017 by former Five Ten development and production boss, Sang Lee. Lee, amidst Five Ten’s Adidas takeover...
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.
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.
In this week's video, Josh Rundle and free-running legend Toby Segar attempt to break the world record for the longest dyno ever.
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.
There are many different aspects to the winter climbing and mountaineering game - from ice falls and snowed up buttresses, to classic gullies and...
We've picked out a few of our favourite women's climbing shoes in a concise top 5 buying guide, taking everything from performance levels and intended climbing terrain to cost into consideration.
A detailed look at the Moon Fingerboard, combining a review of its features and an advanced training workout.
A few weeks in to lockdown and the flames of motivation are beginning to dwindle, but don’t worry - we got you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Starting up commercially in 1968 under the name ‘Produits Fernand Petzl’, Fernand marketed his best invention - the first version of the rope ascender. This was followed by the first mountaineering specific headlamp in...
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.
The ATC Pilot is incredibly intuitive to use, especially for climbers who already have experience using belay devices.