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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.

Bouldering on Koh Tao, Thailand | Destination Articles

A tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand covered in innumerate sandy beaches, palm trees and boulders!!

July 08, 2021
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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.

July 06, 2021
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Beyond Integral (9b/+) with Seb Bouin | Video

Straight from the South of France, this week’s video comes from Pic Saint-Loup – the majestic local crag of sport climbing master, Seb Bouin.

July 02, 2021
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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.

June 23, 2021
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Climbing the Nose - Jorg Verhoeven’s 4th Free Ascent | Video

Perhaps the most iconic route in the world, The Nose is nature’s masterpiece and Verhoeven’s diary style video truly captures its magic.

June 18, 2021
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Wild Country | Brand Profile

Wild Country were founded in 1977 by British climber Mark Vallance. The company’s inception came after Vallance met American climber Ray Jardine who had made and used prototypes of a camming device he had invented.

June 18, 2021
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Rock+Run Showdown & Home Turf | Bouldering Mats Review

The build quality of the pads is terrific. Hand made by local Lake District company, Dirt Bags, there isn’t a seam out of place.

June 11, 2021
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DMM Sling & Rope Inspection | How to Guide

This video covers the inspection, cleaning and care of your DMM slings or ropes, with most of the info being relevant to all brands of slings or ropes.

June 07, 2021
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RMNP Summer Sends: Brooke Raboutou & Natalia Grossman | Video

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.

June 04, 2021
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Grivel | Brand Profile

Founded in 1818, Grivel are the oldest manufacturers of alpine climbing hardware in existence today. They were the pioneers that developed the original concepts behind much of the alpine equipment we use today.

June 04, 2021
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Choosing a Climbing Harness | Buying Guide

Taking into account the dazzling array of climbing harnesses available, choosing the right harness can, on the face of it, seem a complex task. However, by asking yourself two simple questions...

June 02, 2021
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Lapsus, Italy's First 9b | Video

This week’s video comes straight from Ardonno, Italy – the birthplace of Italy’s first 9b sport climb ‘Lapsus’, originally freed by Stefano Ghisolfi back in 2015.

May 28, 2021
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