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Don’t Make These Mistakes When Chalking Up
Climbers chalk up countless times in a session, but it’s not uncommon to see these mistakes at the gym or crag
The post Don’t Make These Mistakes When Chalking Up appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Chalking Up - Gripped Magazine
Climbers chalk up countless times in a session, but it’s not uncommon to see these mistakes at the gym or crag
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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New Alpine Route on Jirishanca in Peru
Dani Arnold, Alexander Huber, and Simon Gietl have added a difficult route to the famous and intimidating peak
The post New Alpine Route on Jirishanca in Peru appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
New Alpine Route on Jirishanca in Peru - Gripped Magazine
Dani Arnold, Alexander Huber, and Simon Gietl have added a difficult route to the famous and intimidating peak
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Lucia Dörffel Climbs V14 in Switzerland
"The weather started to change, and it began to rain a little. But I kept trying and the conditions were actually good for me...."
The post Lucia Dörffel Climbs V14 in Switzerland appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Lucia Dörffel Climbs V14 in Switzerland - Gripped Magazine
"The weather started to change, and it began to rain a little. But I kept trying and the conditions were actually good for me...."
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Dohyun Lee and Annie Sanders take Gold in Madrid
In what was the penultimate Lead World Cup of the 2025 season, Madrid saw first-time Gold medal winners on both the men's and the women's sides of the competition.
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Biophilia On The Rocks by Birch Malotky
5June’s humid breath settles in waves over the Mount Washington Valley as the sun dips low in the west. A shadow Cathedral Ledge pools at the base of the real one, growing long toward the chalets and the strawberry fields as I belay my partner up behind me. The air is heavy—with evening promising little…
Biophilia On The Rocks by Birch Malotky
With Birch Malotky’s piece, “Biophilia on the Rocks,” she gently asks us to take a look around when we’re climbing to realize we share this space with many other forms of life.
The Climbing Zine (climbingzine.com)
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First female ascent and fast repeat of Histoire sans Fin (F8b+) by Moroni and Vidi
Italian climbers Camilla Moroni and Pietro Vidi have repeated Histoire sans Fin (8b+ 200m) on Petit Clocher du Portalet, Switzerland, with Moroni making the first female free ascent
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Sanders and Lee take their first World Cup gold medals in Madrid
Annie Sanders and Dohyun Lee secured their first-ever gold medals in the Madrid Lead World Cup over the weekend.
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Sanders and Lee take their first gold medals in Madrid
Annie Sanders and Dohyun Lee secured their first ever gold medals in the Madrid Lead World Cup over the weekend.
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Dohyun Lee Wins Gold at Madrid Lead World Cup
The top six competitors were only separated by two holds on the men's final route
The post Dohyun Lee Wins Gold at Madrid Lead World Cup appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Dohyun Lee Wins Gold at Madrid Lead World Cup - Gripped Magazine
The top six competitors were only separated by two holds on the men's final route
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Two Climbers Die in the French Alps
Search and rescue crews recovered the bodies of two climbers over the weekend
The post Two Climbers Die in the French Alps appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Two Climbers Die in the French Alps - Gripped Magazine
Search and rescue crews recovered the bodies of two climbers over the weekend
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Expert Insights for Safer Climbing Adventures
Canadian mountain guide Jordy Shepherd's top safety tips for rock and alpine climbing
The post Expert Insights for Safer Climbing Adventures appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Expert Insights for Safer Climbing Adventures - Gripped Magazine
Canadian mountain guide Jordy Shepherd's top safety tips for rock and alpine climbing
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Pietro Vidi repeats L'Ombre Du Voyageur 9A, proposes 8B+
Pietro Vidi has made the second ascent of Charles Albert's L'Ombre du Voyageur (f9A)in Salve,Haute-Savoie, in the French Prealps. He has proposed a grade of 8B+.
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The Painted Wall by Luke Mehall
It is like any other start to a day of climbing in the Black Canyon. Dave and I are up before the sun, throwing down coffee and a quick breakfast, and assembling all the hardware needed for the day’s climb. We gently descend down the Cruise Gully, careful not to dislodge any loose rocks, with…
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Hauling systems: boost your 3:1 to a 5:1
Do you have a 3:1 hauling system set up, and need a little extra pulling power? Here's a simple way to turn it into a 5:1 with minimal extra gear.
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Hauling systems: boost your 3:1 to a 5:1 — Alpinesavvy
Do you have a 3:1 hauling system set up, and need a little extra pulling power? Here's a simple way to turn it into a 5:1 with minimal extra gear.
Alpinesavvy (www.alpinesavvy.com)
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An Influencer Talks to Athlete Janja Garnbret
YouTuber Magnus Midtbø touches base with one of the world's best climber
The post An Influencer Talks to Athlete Janja Garnbret appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Training Day With Janja Garnbret and Magnus Midtbø - Gripped Magazine
YouTuber Magnus Midtbø touches base with one of the world's best climber
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Ethan Salvo Makes V15 First Ascent in Squamish
IMAX V15 is Squamish's newest five-star hard boulder problem
The post Ethan Salvo Makes V15 First Ascent in Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Ethan Salvo Makes V15 First Ascent in Squamish - Gripped Magazine
IMAX V15 is Squamish's newest five-star hard boulder problem
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Huge Landslide in New York’s Adirondacks
The landslide has dramatically changed the terrain around the Avalanche Pass trail
The post Huge Landslide in New York’s Adirondacks appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Huge Landslide in New York's Adirondacks - Gripped Magazine
The landslide has dramatically changed the terrain around the Avalanche Pass trail
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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