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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.

Review of the Scarpa Chimera climbing shoe

Scarpa Chimera - Evolution of an Apex Rock Shoe | Product Information

Mariacher’s Scarpa rock shoe revolution owes much of its technical prowess to his formulaic approach...

December 02, 2016
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Bouldering in Hampi, India | Destination Article

It’s hot and humid. You’ll probably get ill at some point. The transient nature of many other visitors there means you'll spend a lot of time...

December 02, 2016
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Climbing in Voralpsee, Switzerland | Destination Article

Around 10 years ago, before internet video shorts killed the DVD, an underrated climbing film...

November 28, 2016
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Black Diamond Camalot Ultralights | Product Information

The Black Diamond Ultralight Camalot takes the tried and tested brilliance of the original Camalot and through the use of lighter materials and strategic design

September 16, 2016
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Five Ten Verdon | Climbing Shoe Review

Almost as striking in both form and colour as the eponymous gorge itself, the Five Ten Verdon is a rock shoe which stands apart from its contemporaries.

September 09, 2016
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Metolius Carabiner Testing and Quality Control | Product Information

A close look at Metolius' Carabiner Testing and Quality Control procedures- what a 'biner goes through before you ever even use it

June 13, 2016
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Five Ten Hiangle | Climbing Shoe Review

June 09, 2016
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DMM Dragon Cam 2016 Design | Product Information

May 18, 2016
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Performance Bouldering: Tricks of the Trade | Training and Skills

February 11, 2016
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Which Ice Screw? | Buying Guide

November 15, 2015
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Bouldering in Red Rocks, USA | Destination Article

Red Rocks comes so close to being my favourite destination bouldering venue. I wish I could say it was. But I can’t. Don’t get me wrong...

March 05, 2015
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Scarpa Instinct VS | Climbing Shoe Review

March 01, 2015
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Pull-up Bar Exercises for Climbers | Training and Skills

February 25, 2015
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Snow Shovel | Buying Guide

January 15, 2015
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Peak Bouldering | Guidebook Review

January 10, 2015
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Mammut's Reclimbing the Classics: The Entire Series | Video

January 05, 2015
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Sport Climbing at Cheddar Gorge | Destination Article

Cheddar Gorge is one of England's most iconic and spectacular landscapes. Created by Ice Age melt-waters over millions of years, Britain’s biggest gorge is three miles long with cliffs rising up 138m.

December 02, 2014
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Bouldering on Dartmoor | Destination Article

Place your feet on tiny quartz crystals; deadpoint precisely into the deceptively sloping breaks and lock smoothly (or slap wildly!) up to the rounded top out.

November 27, 2014
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Climbing in London | Destination Article

Like many climbers I spent several years carefully avoiding London.

September 23, 2014
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Evolv Nexxo | Climbing Shoe Review

As soon as I got out onto rock I was astonished at the power you get through the toes with these shoes and the security you feel standing on small edges; a result of the highly asymmetric last, the tensioning of the rand and full length 1mm midsole, which seems quite a rarity these days but is most welcome in the Nexxo.

September 23, 2014
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Bouldering at McKenzie Pond, Adirondack State Park, USA | Destination Article

The Adirondack state park is a massive 6 million acre expanse of wilderness in the Northern reaches of New York State.

July 09, 2014
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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
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Roca Verde: Climbing in the Cordillera Cantabrica, North West Spain | Product Information

June 04, 2014
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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
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