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Revisiting this “Dirtbag Classic” with Alex Honnold. Subscribe to The Zine: https://shop.climbingzine.com/ Check out our new Send Your Face shirts: https://shop.climbingzine.com/collections/new-dirtbag-clothing-lines

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Beckett Hsin has made the third ascent of the steep problem No One Mourns the Wicked V17 in South Platte, first climbed by Nathaniel Coleman
The post 16-Year-Old Climbs V17 with No One Mourns the Wicked appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

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Love watching the kids at my gym.

She's a second grader, and cute as a button.

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I think my man's crash pad is a bit optimistic

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Schubert continues with his steady stream of ridiculously hard bouldering sends
The post Jakob Schubert Sends V16 in Switzerland appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

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Named to reflect their trip together to Morocco, Kiersch and Shiraishi got the first and second ascent of the stunning sandstone problem
The post Michaela Kiersch and Ashima Shiraishi Establish V13 in Morocco appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

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Part of the Climbing Grief Fund’s (CGF) mission is to expand the conversation around grief, loss, and trauma in the climbing community, and interrogate narratives that can be unhelpful to healing. In this episode, we unpack some of the unique challenges faced by caregivers after a loved one gets into a climbing accident, and explore why it can be helpful for caregivers to get mental health support too, not just those directly impacted by an accident.
In section one, we have the CGF Therapeutic Manager, Trevor Davis, on the podcast, to talk about the scope of the Climbing Grief Fund, as well as its ongoing expansion and impact. Trevor chats with Jay Louie, a therapist in the CGF Directory and a CGF committee member, about these topics, and together they frame the conversation about why CGF resources are for caregivers too.
In section two, we dive deeper with Jay, as they share some case studies to illustrate the very human experiences of caregiving after climbing accidents. They share these case studies from their professional experience as a therapist and AMGA Guide, described anonymously, with permission from their clients.
In section three, we sat down with Andrew Kirchner, an incredible supporter of the Climbing Grief Fund and a survivor of a climbing accident himself. Andrew describes his accident, and how it made him realize that the accident didn’t just happen to him, it had a dramatic impact on his loved ones as well. Andrew also elaborates on what motivated him to make the Edwards-Ginsburg fund, and thereby support the CGF’s work so generously.

Donate Before March 10, and Double Your Impact

Apply to the Climbing Grief Fund Grant

Explore the CGF Mental Health Directory

Learn More About (or work with) Jay Louie

Learn More About (or work with) Trevor Davis

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Siebe Vanhee and Tommy Caldwell have completed an unprecedented 24-hour free ascent of the South African Route on the East Face of the Central Tower of Paine, Patagonia.

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Užnik is battling skin and conditions on the iconic V17 boulder in Finland
The post Nicolai Užnik Making Quick Progress on Burden of Dreams V17 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

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Nouveau blog :
Une dégaine neuve peut-elle casser à la première utilisation ?

#climbing #escalade #caf #rockclimbing #alpi

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The inaugural event in London features 16 world-class athletes, including competition GOAT Janja Garnbret and Olympic gold medalist Toby Roberts.
The post How to watch some of the world’s best climbers compete in the first-ever Pro Climbing League comp this weekend appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

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Building An Interactive Climbing Wall https://hackaday.com/2026/02/25/building-an-interactive-climbing-wall/
#HackadayColumns #MiscHacks #Climbing #Climbingwall #Led

Climbing is a cool sport. With that said, like everything, it’s even better if you integrate lots of glowing colorful LEDs. To that end, [Superbender] worked up this fun climbing …read more

The pair achieved a free ascent of the South African Route, a 1,200-metre 5.12c on Central Tower of Paine
The post Tommy Caldwell and Siebe Vanhee Make History with Huge Patagonia Climb appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

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(94) A Year Ago, a Historic Recovery on K2 ️ #mountains #highestmountain #climbing #himalayas - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kyG2DWiMCdI

Erin McNiece and Sam Butterworth claimed the senior female and male lead climbing titles at the 2026 British Lead Championships in Manchester

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