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Note: this poem is published in Volume 24, now available  Banner photo: Becky Zunigar climbing Manifestación del Yang, a 5.12+ located in the Sierra de Juarez, Mexico. Photo by Oscar Gaytan   I first went climbing When I had nothing else Back in ’98 When Eminem’s rage Was all the rage   Tied in to…

The Knot of Infinity (a poem) by Luke Mehall

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Redpointing is the backbone of modern sport climbing – here's how it got its name
The post Where Does the Term “Redpoint” Come From? appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Where Does the Term "Redpoint" Come From? - Gripped Magazine

Redpointing is the backbone of modern sport climbing – here's how it got its name

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Following in the steps of his heroes, Brad Gobright, Matt Wilder and Hayden Kennedy, 19-year-old William Moss takes on some of the boldest and hardest trad climbs in the U.S., including Cheating Reality (5.14a), Kokanee Corner (5.14a), and Smart Went Crazy (5.13+).

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Climbers and other backcountry enthusiasts in Sault Ste. Marie are celebrating the expansion of the club into the region
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New Alpine Club of Canada Section in Ontario - Gripped Magazine

Climbers and other backcountry enthusiasts in Sault Ste. Marie are celebrating the expansion of the club into the region

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A new video from Dave MacLeod gives great insight on how to boulder safely
The post Overcome Your Fear of Falling Off Boulders appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Overcome Your Fear of Falling Off Boulders - Gripped Magazine

A new video from Dave MacLeod gives great insight on how to boulder safely

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In this episode of the podcast, we are celebrating the recipient of the AAC’s 2025 David Brower Conservation Award: Outdoor Alliance. Outdoor Alliance is the only organization in the U.S. that unites the voices of outdoor enthusiasts to conserve public lands and waters. OA advocates and amplifies the voices of recreationists to help ensure those lands are managed in a way that embraces the human-powered experience. Over the last 10 years, Outdoor Alliance has been instrumental in helping pass the EXPLORE Act in 2024, and they are receiving the Brower award for their work on passing this instrumental recreation bill. Dive in to the episode to hear about the origins of Outdoor Alliance and the power behind their methods and perspectives, featuring Outdoor Alliance CEO Adam Cramer, and the AAC’s Policy Director Byron Harvison.

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In this episode of the podcast, we are celebrating the recipient of the AAC’s 2025 David Brower Conservation Award: Outdoor Alliance. Outdoor Alliance is the only organization in the U.S. that unites the voices of outdoor enthusiasts to conserve public lands and waters. OA advocates and amplifies th

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These maps can be integrated with GPS devices or mobile apps, providing real-time navigation in the field
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New Free Online Maps for Backcountry Users - Gripped Magazine

These maps can be integrated with GPS devices or mobile apps, providing real-time navigation in the field

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The top American climber recently dropped a new video detailing his journey on the hard boulder
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Daniel Woods on Projecting Alphane V17 - Gripped Magazine

The top American climber recently dropped a new video detailing his journey on the hard boulder

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Over 80 backcountry users have already died in the Italian Alps this summer
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Staggering Number of Deaths in Italian Alps - Gripped Magazine

Over 80 backcountry users have already died in the Italian Alps this summer

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Italian Lead ace, Laura Rogora, takes women’s onsight climbing to a new level with Ultimate Sacrifice, a renowned long and pumpy F8c+ in Gorge du Loup, France.

Laura Rogora drives up women’s onsight level with Ultimate Sacrifice (F8c+) | Climber Magazine

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Jo climbed Full Tilt back in 2023 on her fourth redpoint attempt, and began looking at True North shortly after. However, the journey to True North was bumpier than expected.

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