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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.
Dave MacLeod made the first ascent in 2006, at the time it was the only route graded E11
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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.
Watch an award-winning film about the legendary Australian climber who started climbing in his 50s
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
The ascent comes at the end of his Croatia trip, where he made the first ascent of Vidra la Vida 5.15b/c
The post Seb Bouin Makes First Ascent of The White Snake 5.14d appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
The ascent comes at the end of his Croatia trip, where he made the first ascent of Vidra la Vida 5.15b/c
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
Whipper Media has a website now where you can check out falls every day
The post Climbers Taking Big Falls and Whippers appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Vedauwoo, Ten Sleep, Joe's Valley and more at risk due to federal budget bill
The post Famous Climbing Areas in U.S.A. at Risk appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Watch a video of the rockfall below and see a photo of the rock scar
The post 2 People Die in Banff National Park Rockfall appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Watch a video of the rockfall below and see a photo of the rock scar
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
What pushes us further in sport? It's a question that professional climber Nina Caprez and photographer Jeremy Bernard found themselves asking at the height of their careers, and just when they became parents. Believing that the value of sport comes through sharing it, they decided to create ANDREAa non-profit that brings climbing to the com...
Watch Ondra's first-go ascent of one of the spiciest hard trad routes in the world
The post Adam Ondra Flashing Lexicon E11 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Watch Ondra's first-go ascent of one of the spiciest hard trad routes in the world
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
Despite being one of the most popular bouldering areas in the world, there are still new climb to be discovered
The post New Highball Boulder Climbed in Joshua Tree appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Despite being one of the most popular bouldering areas in the world, there are still new climb to be discovered
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
Trip report from our 2nd-annual OpenBeta Volunteers weekend
Trip report from our 2nd-annual OpenBeta Volunteers weekend
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The situation is ongoing and more information is expected to be made available
The post Fatality Reported After Rockfall in Alberta appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
The situation is ongoing and more information is expected to be made available
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
Lara Neumeier has made the third female ascent of Beat Kammerlander's 6 pitch 240 metre 8b+ route Silbergeier, in Rtikon Switzerland.
This vast, unprotected area in Chilean Patagonia boasts irreplaceable ecological and cultural treasures, including native forests, glaciers, and endangered species. And it’s for sale
The post $45 Million Raised to Save Yosemite of South America appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
This vast, unprotected area in Chilean Patagonia boasts irreplaceable ecological and cultural treasures, including native forests, glaciers, and endangered species. And it’s for sale
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
La Ligne Géant isn't the highest or longest, but it's one of the most complicated highlines to date
The post Epic Highline is One of Most Complex Ever appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
La Ligne Géant isn't the highest or longest, but it's one of the most complicated highlines to date
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
Here's a list of the must-have gear and apparel for your summer 2025 road trip
The post Gearing up for your climbing road trip at MEC appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Here's a list of the must-have gear and apparel for your summer 2025 road trip
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
From splitter granite lines to classic sandstone cracks, here some must-try American cracks
The post Five Iconic U.S.A. Trad Climbs 5.8 to 5.13 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
From splitter granite lines to classic sandstone cracks, here some must-try American cracks
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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