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Will Bosi has made the first ascents of two new hard boulders in Switzerland, Brain Rot, 8C+, in Magic Wood, and Kyanite, 8C, in Val Bavona.

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Will Bosi has ended his recent trip to Switzerland with first ascents of Brain Rot Font 8C+ in Magic Wood and Kyanite (Font 8C) in Val Bovona.

Will Bosi ends Swiss trip with two hard first ascents | Climber Magazine

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As the driest spring on record continues for another week, the risk of wildfire is significant across the moors and mountains of Britain. At the weekend, hill runner Nick Small got more than he bargained for on his regular Sunday jaunt in the P...

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The competition, which takes place in Brazil, will see several of the world's best comp climbers going for gold
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Boulder World Cup Heads to South America for First Time Ever - Gripped Magazine

The competition, which takes place in Brazil, will see several of the world's best comp climbers going for gold

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Marchaland is no stranger to throwing down hard routes quickly
The post Jules Marchaland Sends France’s First 5.14d on His Second Try appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Jules Marchaland Sends France's First 5.14d on His Second Try - Gripped Magazine

Marchaland is no stranger to throwing down hard routes quickly

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It is with great appreciation that the American Alpine Club honors and celebrates the life of Virginia (Ginnie) Boucher—an unsung hero in the Club’s history. 
Virginia Boucher was the chair for the AAC Library Committee for a decade, and a driving force in introducing best practices to the AAC Library from the 1990s onward—including online access to the AAC’s library catalog, expansion of library staff, and implementing interlibrary loans in this highly niche space of mountaineering libraries and literature. Boucher was also instrumental in the physical move of the AAC Library from the AAC’s original Clubhouse in New York to its current location among the mountains of Golden, Colorado. 
Boucher received the 2005 Angelo Heilprin Citation from the AAC for exemplary service to the Club, thanks to her transformational leadership at the AAC Library. Not only did her leadership bring the full force of library science to bear on this now world-renowned library and archive, but she also helped steward the acquisition of many pieces of the John M. Boyle Himalayan Collection and the Nicholas B. Clinch Collection, two keystone collections in the AAC’s current holdings. 
In the notes announcing her award of the Heilprin Citation, the Award Committee shares some tidbits that suggest that Boucher wasn’t just the bookish type—she also had a flair for adventure. The committee notes that she and her husband, Stanley Boucher–a lifetime member of the AAC—were known for their unplanned night descents, and had a hilarious story about fighting off porcupines in the San Juans. She climbed the Grand Teton, Rainier, and many of Colorado’s mountains, and in her early years started off her climbing at the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. 
Boucher’s extensive impact as a volunteer for the AAC’s Library Committee was fueled by her love for the mountains and her calling as a librarian. But by the time she was serving on the committee, she had left climbing behind her. In her autobiography, she writes of this part of herself: “I know a number of those who have ‘summited’ Mount Everest…those who are addicted to boulders, and a few such as myself who climb [only] in our memories.”
But even so, climbing was a part of her history and identity, and after shepherding the AAC Library into the world-class institution it is today, she recalls how her volunteer involvement with the AAC Library brought her full-circle in her career: “I have drawn upon my special library experience…to give the best advice I can to this emerging and unique library… And finally, I have returned to my beginnings; I shelve books once again.”

A Tribute to Virginia Boucher — American Alpine Club

Virginia Boucher May 26, 1929 – March 9, 2025 It is with great appreciation that the American Alpine Club honors and celebrates the life of Virginia (Ginnie) Boucher—an unsung hero in the Club’s history. 

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I really enjoy bold ascents like this, they just feel really fun and out there, and I love the feeling of mind control that leads to dangerous leads like this. It feels enjoyable and freeing.

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Climbing can be the best way to enjoy your free time, just be sure to learn the basics first
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10 Essential Tips for Beginner Rock Climbers - Gripped Magazine

Climbing can be the best way to enjoy your free time, just be sure to learn the basics first

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Some details have been released, including the age of the climbers and the route they were on
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Three Climbers Die After Anchor Failure - Gripped Magazine

Some details have been released, including the age of the climbers and the route they were on

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After considerable effort and trauma, Eliot Stephens closes the deal making the first ascent of another South Wales boulder test-piece.

Eliot Stephen makes first ascent of The Malleus Maleficarum (Font 8C) | Climber Magazine

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The iconic list of Squamish blocs features many of Squamish's best, biggest, and boldest lines. We talk with Tiger to get his thoughts on the list.
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Jake Tiger Completes 'Top 25' Squamish Highballs - Gripped Magazine

The iconic list of Squamish blocs features many of Squamish's best, biggest, and boldest lines. We talk with Tiger to get his thoughts on the list.

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Chingando was first climbed 60 years ago and is one of the best 5.10a wide cracks in the Valley
The post A Must-Try Yosemite 5.10 for Offwidth Lovers appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

A Must-Try Yosemite 5.10 for Offwidth Lovers - Gripped Magazine

Chingando was first climbed 60 years ago and is one of the best 5.10a wide cracks in the Valley

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Ondra used some funky beta to unlock Fantazija, a 5.15a power-endurance line in Slovenia
The post Adam Ondra Using His Thigh as a Foothold in a 5.15a First Ascent appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Adam Ondra Using His Thigh as a Foothold in 5.15a First Ascent - Gripped Magazine

Ondra used some funky beta to unlock Fantazija, a 5.15a power-endurance line in Slovenia

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