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Fri Night Vid Pete Whittaker Soloing the North Wall of Blmann
In this week's Friday Night Video, Pete Whittaker takes on the challenge of rope soloingthe North Wall of Blmann, Norway, in under 24 hoursand all free.
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Twin Brothers Both Climb V15 in Rocklands
The two have set themselves apart with ticks of The Finnish Line and Monkey Wedding
The post Twin Brothers Both Climb V15 in Rocklands appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Twin Brothers Both Climb V15 in Rocklands - Gripped Magazine
The two have set themselves apart with ticks of The Finnish Line and Monkey Wedding
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Five Squamish 5.12a Sport Climbs You Won’t Find in the Guidebook
The sport climbing kids keep getting stronger, but 5.12a still holds its place as a coveted grade for most
The post Five Squamish 5.12a Sport Climbs You Won’t Find in the Guidebook appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/profiles/five-squamish-5-12a-sport-climbs-you-wont-find-in-the-guidebook/
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230 Pitches in Three Monster Rock Climbs
Hit the road to the Gunks, Canadian Rockies and Yosemite to try your luck at these long traverses
The post 230 Pitches in Three Monster Rock Climbs appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
230 Pitches in Three Monster Rock Climbs - Gripped Magazine
Hit the road to the Gunks, Canadian Rockies and Yosemite to try your luck at these long traverses
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Boulder UK Youth Plywood Masters, 2 3 August 2025
Over 150 athletes travelled the lengths of the UK and beyond to compete at the weekend. The qualification rounds and finals for Under 13s and Under 17s took place on Saturday, followed by the qualification rounds and finals for Under 15s and U...
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Steep Mountain-Side Rescue in Bad Weather
North Shore Rescue rescued a climber who injured their head on Yak Peak
The post Steep Mountain-Side Rescue in Bad Weather appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Steep Mountain-Side Rescue in Bad Weather - Gripped Magazine
North Shore Rescue rescued a climber who injured their head on Yak Peak
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Harrison Ford Presents Award to Jimmy Chin
"This dude climbs like a goat," said Harrison Ford about Jimmy Chin
The post Harrison Ford Presents Award to Jimmy Chin appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Harrison Ford Presents Award to Jimmy Chin - Gripped Magazine
"This dude climbs like a goat," said Harrison Ford about Jimmy Chin
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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The First One Day Ascent of Sea of Dreams
'On the Reticent, Brandon had done all of the hard climbing, but here our blocks seemed similarly tricky. I had 10 pitches of runouts, dubious rock, and fear to contend with, and before long it would get dark'.
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My Favourite Route: Anna Wells - Original Route (VS 5a), Old Man of Stoer
'In the end, it's a potent combination of all these factors that makes The Old Man of Stoer my favourite climb. The improbability and transience of the stack itself; the epic location; the spirit of adventure; and the quality of the rock climbing. Above all, though, it's the vast tapestry of rich experiences, and wonderful memories, that I ha...
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You Can Die on a Glacier Without Proper Training and Gear
Avoid glacier travel unless you and your partners have the knowledge to do so as safely as possible
The post You Can Die on a Glacier Without Proper Training and Gear appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
You Can Die on a Glacier Without Proper Training and Gear - Gripped Magazine
Avoid glacier travel unless you and your partners have the knowledge to do so as safely as possible
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Mat Wright Climbing Rhapsody 5.14+ Trad
Mat Wright has just released a new video featuring his sends of the 5.14+ and a V14
The post Mat Wright Climbing Rhapsody 5.14+ Trad appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/video/mat-wright-climbing-rhapsody-5-14-trad/
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Man Who Died in a Glacier in 1997 is Found
The discovery has brought closure to his family, who'd been searching for nearly 30 years
The post Man Who Died in a Glacier in 1997 is Found appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Man Who Died in a Glacier in 1997 is Found - Gripped Magazine
The discovery has brought closure to his family, who'd been searching for nearly 30 years
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Peter Croft, Owens River Gorge and a New 5.14
New film gives some history to the area and captures the first ascent of Holey Guacamoley
The post Peter Croft, Owens River Gorge and a New 5.14 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Peter Croft, Owens River Gorge and a New 5.14 - Gripped Magazine
New film gives some history to the area and captures the first ascent of Holey Guacamoley
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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