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New 19-Pitch 5.11 on Mozambique Mountain
The new 890-metre climb is the first rock route established on the granite monolith
The post New 19-Pitch 5.11 on Mozambique Mountain appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
New 19-Pitch 5.11 on Mozambique Mountain - Gripped Magazine
The new 890-metre climb is the first rock route established on the granite monolith
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Mountaineering Changed My Perspective On Beauty by Rebecca Ross
Most women, at some point in their lives, get discouraged about their appearance because they may not possess the ideal body, according to societal standards. I was no different. I have always lived in predominantly white communities, and with that, feminine beauty typically meant white or light skin, tall, skinny, long hair, European facial features—the…
Mountaineering Changed My Perspective On Beauty by Rebecca Ross
Rebecca Ross reflects on how mountaineering changed her perspective on beauty—and how it also shifted her habits to start catering to her own health.
The Climbing Zine (climbingzine.com)
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20 Epic Ascents That Shaped 1970s Climbing
These were just some of the headline-making climbs from the 1970s
The post 20 Epic Ascents That Shaped 1970s Climbing appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
20 Epic Ascents That Shaped 1970s Climbing - Gripped Magazine
These were just some of the headline-making climbs from the 1970s
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Anak Verhoeven Climbing Rainshadow 5.14d
The accomplished all-round climber made the first female ascent earlier in 2025
The post Anak Verhoeven Climbing Rainshadow 5.14d appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Anak Verhoeven Climbing Rainshadow 5.14d - Gripped Magazine
The accomplished all-round climber made the first female ascent earlier in 2025
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Will Bosi adds Spots of Lime (F9a); Chee Dale’s first F9a
Will Bosi has just made the first ascent of Chee Dale’s first F9a sport route, Spots of Lime at the Cornice.
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Newsflash James Pearson makes ascent of What We Do in the Shadows, E10 7a
James Pearson has made an ascent of Robbie Phillips' What we do in the Shadows (E10 7a) at Duntelchaig, Scotland.
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Famed Russian Climber Nikolay Totmyanin Dies
He was one of the most accomplished mountaineers of his generation
The post Famed Russian Climber Nikolay Totmyanin Dies appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/news/63584famed-russian-climber-nikolay-totmyanin-dies/
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James Pearson repeats What we do in the Shadows (E10 7a) ground-up
Having added Crac yr Meistri (E9 7a) to his CV earlier this month, James Pearson headed to Loch Duntelchaig, Scotland, for What we do in the Shadows (E10 7a).
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After Doubt, Climbers Reach Summit of K2
High winds forced many climbers to abandon their summer attempt to climb K2
The post After Doubt, Climbers Reach Summit of K2 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
After Doubt, Climbers Reach Summit of K2 - Gripped Magazine
High winds forced many climbers to abandon their summer attempt to climb K2
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Climbers Once Tried to Drive Up to Yamnuska
In the 1960s, three climbers tried to drive a truck up to the base of one of Canada's most iconic walls
The post Climbers Once Tried to Drive Up to Yamnuska appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Climbers Once Tried to Drive Up to Yamnuska - Gripped Magazine
In the 1960s, three climbers tried to drive a truck up to the base of one of Canada's most iconic walls
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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James Pearson repeats What we do in the Shadows (E10 7a)
Having added Crac yr Meistri (E9 7a) to his CV earlier this month, James Pearson headed to Loch Duntelchaig, Scotland for a flash-go on What we do in the Shadows (E10 7a).
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Schild makes free ascent of Joy Division in Val di Mello
Jonas Schild, climbing with Thomas Schmid, has made a free ascent of Joy Division (F8b, 800m), Val di Mello, Italy.
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Daniel Woods Making First Ascent of V14 Highball
"Best line that I have found and cleaned," said Woods about the climb
The post Daniel Woods Making First Ascent of V14 Highball appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Daniel Woods Making First Ascent of V14 Highball - Gripped Magazine
"Best line that I have found and cleaned," said Woods about the climb
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Mount Alberta Climbed 100 Years After Famous First Ascent
It was rumoured that the 1925 first ascent left a silver ice axe on the summit
The post Mount Alberta Climbed 100 Years After Famous First Ascent appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/news/mount-alberta-climbed-100-years-after-famous-first-ascent/
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The Singularity V15 Repeated in Squamish
Toshi Takeuchi sent the problem on his final attempt of the final day of his visit to the Canadian town
The post The Singularity V15 Repeated in Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
The Singularity V15 Repeated in Squamish - Gripped Magazine
Toshi Takeuchi sent the problem on his final attempt of the final day of his visit to the Canadian town
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Last Day for “The Dirtbag Is Dead” and “Send Your Face” Designs on Sale
In celebration of Jerry week we have been running a sale on our “The Dirtbag is Dead” and “Send Your Face” designs. Shirts are on sale for $25 Hoodies are $30 and stickers are on sale for $3, including $10 bundles
https://climbingzine.com/last-day-for-the-dirtbag-is-dead-and-send-your-face-designs-on-sale/
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Weekend Warrior Extraordinaire – Connor Herson’s Yosemite Spring Sends
Herson sent hard Yosemite classics ground up and in-a-day while juggling another semester of school
The post Weekend Warrior Extraordinaire – Connor Herson’s Yosemite Spring Sends appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/news/weekend-warrior-extraordinaire-connor-hersons-yosemite-spring-sends/
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