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This year, Costanza received her first World Championship medal, climbed her second V14, and now adds another V13 to her list
The post Melina Costanza Climbs V13 in Utah appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
This year, Costanza received her first World Championship medal, climbed her second V14, and now adds another V13 to her list
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
The Daniel Woods classic gets some more action from elite international climbers
The post Mejdi Schalck and Simon Lorenzi Send Defying Gravity V15 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
The Daniel Woods classic gets some more action from elite international climbers
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These are the most difficult boulders sent by the end of November 2025
The post The Hardest Boulder Problems in the World appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
These are the most difficult boulders sent by the end of November 2025
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The best deals for climbers heading into late the late fall sending season
The post Black Friday Climber’s Gift Guide appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
The best deals for climbers heading into late the late fall sending season
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
Luke Mehall reads his essay “Creeksgiving” originally published in The Alpinist, issue 48. Our sponsors for Season 7: Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https://alnk.to/3ye6GT2 Subscribe/ score some books/clothes/stickers: https://shop.climbingzine.com/ Photo of Uncle Samson and Tim Foulkes…
Bloc 33/40 used in the qualifier’s round for a recent competition. #climbing
North America's first V17 is the first of the grade for the top Japanese boulderer
The post Ryuichi Murai Climbs Return of the Sleepwalker V17 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
North America's first V17 is the first of the grade for the top Japanese boulderer
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
The Boardman Tasker, Shortlisted Authors event at this year’s Kendal Mountain Festival was once again a great success, with a sell-out audience, where the winner was announced.
From 5.15 to 5.14 onsights, Seo just climbed some of Spain's most iconic lines
The post Chaeyhun Seo’s Impressive November Sends in Spain appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
From 5.15 to 5.14 onsights, Seo just climbed some of Spain's most iconic lines
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
Climbers on Ober Gabelhorn found the remains of the missing climber and alerted authorities
The post Climber Who Died in 1994 Found on Swiss Glacier appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Climbers on Ober Gabelhorn found the remains of the missing climber and alerted authorities
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
One of the world's greatest rock climbers recently sat with Wired for a conversation about free soloing and more
The post Alex Honnold Interview About Everything Climbing appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
One of the world's greatest rock climbers recently sat with Wired for a conversation about free soloing and more
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
Climbing great Greg Cameron made several iconic ascents, including the first free ascent of Pipeline in Squamish, onsight free solo
The post Help Support Greg Cameron After Serious Accident appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Climbing great Greg Cameron made several iconic ascents, including the first free ascent of Pipeline in Squamish, onsight free solo
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
She has launched a fundraiser for folks to support her 2026 effort
The post Nawal Sfendla, First Moroccan Up Manaslu, Aims for Everest in 2026 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
She has launched a fundraiser for folks to support her 2026 effort
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
He recently took home gold at the European Youth Cup
The post Gianluca Vighetti, 17, Sends His First 5.15a appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
He recently took home gold at the European Youth Cup
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