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Hamish MacInnes Legacy Brings 446,000 to Scottish Mountaineering Trust
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Subiendo a la cima del Posets (3369 m) por la cresta oeste tras rapelar la brecha Carrivé.
Subiendo a la cima del Posets (3369 m) por la cresta oeste tras rapelar la brecha Carrivé. En el PN Posets Maladeta (HUESCA). Ruta larga y poco frecuentada de gran belleza.
#pirineo #escalada #climbing #benasque #paisaje #landscape #posetsmaladeta #posets
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Stefano Ghisolfi Sends Alex Megos’ The Full Journey 5.15b
After sending The Journey 5.15a, he kept going through the extension, completing The Full Journey 5.15b as well
The post Stefano Ghisolfi Sends Alex Megos’ The Full Journey 5.15b appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Stefano Ghisolfi Sends Alex Megos' The Full Journey 5.15b - Gripped Magazine
After sending The Journey 5.15a, he kept going through the extension, completing The Full Journey 5.15b as well
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Adam Ondra Flashing V14 in His Underpants
Watch Ondra on his recent flash of El Elegido V14 in La Pedriza, Spain
The post Adam Ondra Flashing V14 in His Underpants appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Adam Ondra Flashing V14 in His Underpants - Gripped Magazine
Watch Ondra on his recent flash of El Elegido V14 in La Pedriza, Spain
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Laura Rogora is blazing through 2025…
Laura Rogoga has just ended a short trip to Oliana, Spain and leaves with seven routes of F8b+ and above including an F8c on-sight and F9a send.
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If you spend time in the back country of Oregon hiking, skiing, climbing, scrambling, hunting....
If you spend time in the back country of Oregon hiking, skiing, climbing, scrambling, hunting....
you learn about HB3140, a bill in the Oregon legislature to fix recreational use liability. if it doesn't pass, you are likely to lose recreational access to public and private lands you currently enjoy.
learn more, including how to support the bill at:
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Charlie Ramsay Dies, Aged 81
Scottish hill running legend Charlie Ramsay has died, aged 81. The originator - and first to complete - the Ramsay Round, he had been active in hill running since the 1970s, and was known not only for his own achievements but for the advice and...
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Do This, Not That (Part 1)
A series of quick tips on best practices. Most have links to my detailed articles if you want to learn more. This post covers: anchor hooks, extending a quickdraw, using a rebelay to protect a fixed rope, “alpine equalization” with cams, cautions on block leading, “casting” your rappel rope, and how anchor hardware can twist your rope. (Last 3 tips are for Premium Members.)
Do This, Not That (Part 1) — Alpinesavvy
A series of quick tips on best practices. Most have links to my detailed articles if you want to learn more. This articles covers: anchor hooks, extending a quickdraw, using a rebelay to protect a fixed rope, “alpine equalization” with cams, cautions on block leading, “casting” your rappel rope, and how anchor hardware can twist your rope. (Last 3 tips are for Premium Members.)
Alpinesavvy (www.alpinesavvy.com)
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Yannick Flohé Sends a Shawn Raboutou V16
The German climber just made the third ascent of Story of 3 Worlds V16
The post Yannick Flohé Sends a Shawn Raboutou V16 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Yannick Flohé Sends a Shawn Raboutou V16 - Gripped Magazine
The German climber just made the third ascent of Story of 3 Worlds V16
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Pont Rouge in Quebec is Famous for Ice and Mixed Climbing
With dozens of quality lines, this is where the famous Festiglace festival takes places every winter. This is a great place to visit for an ice getaway this winter
The post Pont Rouge in Quebec is Famous for Ice and Mixed Climbing appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/profiles/pont-rouge-in-quebec-is-famous-for-ice-and-mixed-climbing/
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Yet Another Hard Flash for Adam Ondra
He recently flashed Imothep du Sol V14 in Fontainebleau, believing the problem to be V13 for him
The post Yet Another Hard Flash for Adam Ondra appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Yet Another Hard Flash for Adam Ondra - Gripped Magazine
He recently flashed Imothep du Sol V14 in Fontainebleau, believing the problem to be V13 for him
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Fall Practice – Get Better at Taking Whippers
Here's how to progressively get more comfortable with lead falls as we move into outdoor season in 2024
The post Fall Practice – Get Better at Taking Whippers appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Fall Practice - Get Better at Taking Whippers - Gripped Magazine
Here's how to progressively get more comfortable with lead falls as we move into outdoor season in 2025
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Brooke Raboutou Does Spectre V13
The Team USA Olympic silver medalist just added another hard classic to her ticklist
The post Brooke Raboutou Does Spectre V13 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Brooke Raboutou Does Spectre V13 - Gripped Magazine
The Team USA Olympic silver medalist just added another hard classic to her ticklist
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Pretty cool litte #climbing game.
Pretty cool litte #climbing game. I made it all the way
https://torfi.itch.io/klifur
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Fri Night Vid La Vuelta Al Mundo - Colombia's Hardest Climb
In 2024 while on a trip to Argentina, Brazilian Felipe Camargo was invited by the Colombian climbing community to tackle a legendary project bolted in 2015. Over 6 days, with unwavering support and cheers from the local community, Felipe climbed La Vuelta Al Mundo (9a/5.14d), establishing it as Colombia's hardest rock climb.
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Take your love of climbing to new heights with these Valentine’s Day gifts
And show your favorite climbing partner how much they mean to you
The post Take your love of climbing to new heights with these Valentine’s Day gifts appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
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