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The granite escarpments of Castle Crags silhouetted the western skyway, massive gargoyles hunched and staring. I thought of my mother’s words: “Don’t do that. You’ll get hurt. Be safe. You’re going to die.” Sentences that salted every conversation I had with her. I revved the engine and accelerated. I’d intended to get on the road…

Where The Winds Hit Heavy by Matt Spohn

Matt Spohn’s “Where The Winds Hit Heavy” published in The Climbing Zine, Volume 14. Benightment, longing, and partnership on Yosemite’s Half Dome.

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From Yosemite and Squamish to the Rockies and New England, here's some footage to get you in the zone for swinging tools
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15 Ice Climbing Videos to Get You Fired Up - Gripped Magazine

From Yosemite and Squamish to the Rockies and New England, here's some footage to get you in the zone for swinging tools

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Veteran magazine editor Alison Osius shares her thoughts on Melissa Arnot Reid's new book
The post Book Review for ‘Enough: Climbing Toward a True Self on Mount Everest’ appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Book Review for 'Enough: Climbing Toward a True Self on Mount Everest' - Gripped Magazine

Veteran magazine editor Alison Osius shares her thoughts on Melissa Arnot Reid's new book

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Hypnotized Minds is one of the hardest crimp problems in the world
The post Zach Galla Climbing America’s First V16 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Zach Galla Climbing America's First V16 - Gripped Magazine

Hypnotized Minds is one of the hardest crimp problems in the world

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I looked down at my Gri-Gri as a salty tear rolled off my cheek into a thousand feet of space and granite. I wiped my eyes with the back of my hand, black with sweat and dirt, and moved my ascender up the rope again. “I can’t believe I wanted to do this,” I thought…

Growing Up Skinner by Becca Skinner

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Several large rockfalls forced the closure of zones around The Chief, BC Parks just reopened them
The post Squamish Climbing Areas Closed in 2021 are Open Again appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Squamish Climbing Areas Closed in 2021 are Open Again - Gripped Magazine

Several large rockfalls forced the closure of zones around The Chief, BC Parks just reopened them

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These UKC #climbing videos are lovely: https://youtu.be/WmZPpMKTQEY

Oliver Tippett has climbed new ground to make the first ascent of Cardiac Arrest
The post New 20-Pitch Climb on El Capitan in Yosemite appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

New 20-Pitch Climb on El Capitan in Yosemite - Gripped Magazine

Oliver Tippett has climbed new ground to make the first ascent of Cardiac Arrest

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The classic Lead Duel event in Arco, Italy was as exciting as ever, with the sport's biggest names racing for gold
The post Brooke Raboutou Bests Janja Garnbret to Win Rock Master Gold appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Brooke Raboutou Bests Janja Garnbret to Win Rock Master Gold - Gripped Magazine

The classic Lead Duel event in Arco, Italy was as exciting as ever, with the sport's biggest names racing for gold

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A passion that fuels Is one that burns brightly   Words by Devin Dabney. Photos by Angelique Brown. Published in The Climbing Zine Book 2.    The small space Between boredom and anxiety Where we form notoriety for lack of sobriety and zero propriety for standard society   Many try to capture the essence— To…

An Existence of Persistence (a poem) by Devin Dabney

Devin Dabney’s An Existence of Persistence poem, published in The Climbing Zine Volume 13. Now out there on the internet and in stores.

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"I found myself completely absorbed, lost in the pure joy of giving everything to one boulder," said Akiyo Noguchi
The post Champion Climber Akiyo Noguchi Climbs Her First V14 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Champion Climber Akiyo Noguchi Climbs Her First V14 - Gripped Magazine

"I found myself completely absorbed, lost in the pure joy of giving everything to one boulder," said Akiyo Noguchi

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Trade blizzards for bolt clipping on steep limestone walls far from the freezing temps in North America
The post Travel to Greece for Rock Climbing and Sun this Winter appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Travel to Greece for Rock Climbing and Sun this Winter - Gripped Magazine

Trade blizzards for bolt clipping on steep limestone walls far from the freezing temps in North America

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On their second attempt, Benjamin Védrines and Nicolas Jean pulled off an historic ascent
The post Climbers Make Alpine-Style First Ascent of Jannu East in Himalaya appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Climbers Make Alpine-Style First Ascent of Jannu East in Himalaya - Gripped Magazine

On their second attempt, Benjamin Védrines and Nicolas Jean pulled off an historic ascent

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In the descent after climbing 2nd Sella Tower on Saturday at perfect conditions... View towards Marmolada #mountainmonday #mountains #climbing #nature #photography #berge #Bergsteigen

The classic Lead Duel event in Arco, Italy was as exciting as ever, with the sport's biggest names racing for gold
The post Adam Ondra Wins Legendary Rock Master Lead Duel Competition appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Adam Ondra Wins Legendary Rock Master Lead Duel Competition - Gripped Magazine

The classic Lead Duel event in Arco, Italy was as exciting as ever, with the sport's biggest names racing for gold

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Plus a list of the most significant drytool sends to date
The post World’s Hardest Drytool Route, a D16+, Gets Second Ascent appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

World's Hardest Drytool Route, a D16+, Gets Second Ascent - Gripped Magazine

Plus a list of the most significant drytool sends to date

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The 50th annual Banff Mountain Festival takes place this fall at the Banff Centre
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Banff Mountain Festival Announces 2025 Book Award Winners - Gripped Magazine

The 50th annual Banff Mountain Festival takes place this fall at the Banff Centre

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