Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher have managed to red-point an existing project called Next Generation in The Rätikon, Austria.
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Babsi Zangerl & Jacopo Larcher free Next Generation (6 pitches, F8b+)
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Billy Ridal makes eighth ascent of Rhapsody (E11 7a)
Billy Ridal battles massive falls and snapping micro nuts to make a rare repeat of Rhapsody (E11 7a) at Dumbarton.
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First free ascent of Next Generation, 8b+ multipitch, for Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher
Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher have made the first free ascent of Next Generation, an 8b+ multipitch route in the Rtikon, Austria.
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Three El Cap Routes in Under 24 Hours
Jordan Cannon and Michael Vaill climbed The Nose, Salathe Wall and Lurking Fear in a day
The post Three El Cap Routes in Under 24 Hours appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Three El Cap Routes in Under 24 Hours - Gripped Magazine
Jordan Cannon and Michael Vaill climbed The Nose, Salathe Wall and Lurking Fear in a day
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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The Coolest Video Ever Shot on Everest
Ma Chunlin has created one of the best videos we've ever seen come out of the Himalaya
The post The Coolest Video Ever Shot on Everest appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
The Coolest Video Ever Shot on Everest - Gripped Magazine
Ma Chunlin has created one of the best videos we've ever seen come out of the Himalaya
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Jeremy Wilson Awarded MBE in King's Honours List
Jeremy Wilson, founder and CEO of The Lakeland Climbing Centre Ltd, and a Director of UKClimbing Ltd,has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 King's Honours List for services to indoor climbing and community sport.
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New Six-Pitch 5.14 Climbed in Austria
Jacopo Larcher and Babsi Zangerl recently completed the first free ascent of The Next Generation
The post New Six-Pitch 5.14 Climbed in Austria appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
New Six-Pitch 5.14 Climbed in Austria - Gripped Magazine
Jacopo Larcher and Babsi Zangerl recently completed the first free ascent of The Next Generation
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Interview Billy Ridal on his ascent of Rhapsody, E11 7a
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Billy Ridal makes eighth ascent of Rhapsody
Billy Ridal battles massive falls and snapping micro nuts to make a rare repeat of Rhapsody (E11 7a) at Dumbarton.
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How strong is it? OVERVIEW
We've all wondered - how strong is it? The Alpinesavvy web gnomes scoured the web to find some break testing for common (and not so common) gear, knots and rigging. Start here for an overview, and then head over to the more detailed articles.
How strong is it? OVERVIEW — Alpinesavvy
We've all wondered - how strong is it? The Alpinesavvy web gnomes scoured the web to find some break testing for common (and not so common) gear, knots and rigging. Start here for an overview, and then head over to the more detailed articles.
Alpinesavvy (www.alpinesavvy.com)
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How strong is it? ANCHORS (Part 1)
We've all wondered - how strong is it? Here's an overview of various flavors of anchor rigging, and links to actual break testing. I'll post part 2 once I get a few more!
How strong is it? ANCHORS (part 1) — Alpinesavvy
So how strong is the girth hitch master point? How about if one strand gets cut? Can you girth hitch a sling to a carabiner (and survive?) Here's an overview of various flavors of anchor rigging, and links to actual break testing.
Alpinesavvy (www.alpinesavvy.com)
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Billy Ridal Climbs Rhapsody 5.14 Trad
Dave MacLeod made the first ascent in 2006, at the time it was the only route graded E11
The post Billy Ridal Climbs Rhapsody 5.14 Trad appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Billy Ridal Climbs Rhapsody 5.14 Trad - Gripped Magazine
Dave MacLeod made the first ascent in 2006, at the time it was the only route graded E11
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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72-Year-Old Rock Climber Still Going Strong
Watch an award-winning film about the legendary Australian climber who started climbing in his 50s
The post 72-Year-Old Rock Climber Still Going Strong appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
72-Year-Old Rock Climber Still Going Strong - Gripped Magazine
Watch an award-winning film about the legendary Australian climber who started climbing in his 50s
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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