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The 2013 first ascent was recently released online to watch for free
The post Alex Megos Climbing the First 5.14d in Australia appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Alex Megos Climbing the First 5.14d in Australia - Gripped Magazine

The 2013 first ascent was recently released online to watch for free

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The OAC Annual General Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 5th, at 7PM! We will once again be holding our AGM virtually. This is a great opportunity to ask questions...

AGM Save the Date & Call for Board Member Candidates – Ontario Alliance of Climbers

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A large scale rescue operation is currently taking place after a large storm buried tents in snow
The post Nearly 1,000 People Trapped in Snowstorm on Slopes of Everest appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Nearly 1,000 People Trapped in Snowstorm on Slopes of Everest - Gripped Magazine

A large scale rescue operation is currently taking place after a large storm buried tents in snow

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Five more quick tips on best practices. In this article: Best place to put your pulley in a hauling system, how to rack pickets, why it's good to have waypoints rather than just a track on your GPS, minimizing cluster at big wall anchors, and why it's good to stand away from the cliff when you pull your rappel rope.
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Climbing Tips: Do THIS, not THAT (Part 7) — Alpinesavvy

Five more quick tips on best practices. In this article: Best place to put your pulley in a hauling system, how to rack pickets, why it's good to have waypoints rather than just a track on your GPS, minimizing cluster at big wall anchors, and why it's good to stand away from the cliff when you pull your rappel rope. Premium Article available

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Here's everything you need to know about this great new bouldering zone not far from the classic sport climbing area of San Vito Lo Capo
The post Bouldering in Sicily: Exploring the Sandstone Blocs of Bosco Scorace appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Bouldering in Sicily: Exploring the Sandstone Blocs of Bosco Scorace - Gripped Magazine

Here's everything you need to know about this great new bouldering zone not far from the classic sport climbing area of San Vito Lo Capo

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Ratstaman Vibrations was bolted in 2012 by Chris Sharma but the route didn't see an FA until 10 years later
The post Yannick Flohé Climbing (and Upgrading) an Alex Megos 5.15 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Yannick Flohé Climbing (and Upgrading) an Alex Megos 5.15 - Gripped Magazine

Ratstaman Vibrations was bolted in 2012 by Chris Sharma but the route didn't see an FA until 10 years later

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Hi,

is there a place where all the data behind openbeta.io can be downloaded? (areas,crags,climbs,photos,etc)
I know I saw it a year ago or so. But when I looked for it now I can't find any mention of it.

Well, the only mention I found is on the Github organization page:

Daily exports of climbs and areas from openbeta.io: https://github.com/OpenBeta/openbeta-export

But it leads to a 404 error.

It’s that time of year again!  Our call for photo submissions for the 2026 OAC Ontario Crags Calendar is now OPEN!! The Ontario Crags Calendar aims to celebrate and highlight...

Submit your photos for the 2026 Ontario Crags Calendar NOW! – Ontario Alliance of Climbers

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A rerun of our conversation with Jimmie Dunn from 2022. 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/

The Low Key Legend with Jimmie Dunn (Dirtbag Classic)

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Balin Miller was one of the most accomplished solo climbers of his generation
The post Alpinist Balin Miller Dies in a Rappel Accident in Yosemite appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Alpinist Balin Miller Dies in a Rappel Accident in Yosemite - Gripped Magazine

Balin Miller was one of the most accomplished solo climbers of his generation

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His ascent of the Taipei 101 in Taiwan will be live-streamed on Netflix early next year
The post Alex Honnold to Free Solo One of the World’s Tallest Buildings in 2026 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Alex Honnold to Free Solo One of the World's Tallest Buildings in 2026 - Gripped Magazine

His ascent of the Taipei 101 in Taiwan will be live-streamed on Netflix early next year

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Watch a video of Domen Škofič doing a V11 on the bottom of a lightweight aircraft
The post Climber Does Boulder Problem on Plane Then Parachutes Off appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Climber Does Boulder Problem on Plane Then Parachutes Off - Gripped Magazine

Watch a video of Domen Škofič doing a V11 on the bottom of a lightweight aircraft

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The relatively new line is quickly becoming an Italian classic for the grade
The post Giovanni Placci Climbing Flow State V15 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.

Giovanni Placci Climbing Flow State V15 - Gripped Magazine

The relatively new line is quickly becoming an Italian classic for the grade

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Can we improve single pitch “clip and lower” anchors? This anchor ticks all the boxes for low cost, simplicity, security, longevity, and more. See all the details, variations, and cost breakdown here.

Normally, I publish a complete version of my articles for my Premium Members, and a shortened version of articles on the public part of my website.
However, for this article, I'm changing that. 
Because I want this to reach the largest possible audience, I'm posting the entire article here on the public part of my website.

Inspiration and peer review for this article is from Kevin Maliczak, aka ClimbingTaiwan. Connect on his Instagram @climbingtaiwan and YouTube.

Thanks to Evan Wisheropp for peer review of this article. Connect with Evan on Instagram, @evanwisheropp

Rethinking single pitch anchors — Alpinesavvy

Can we improve single pitch “clip and lower” anchors? This anchor ticks all the boxes for low cost, simplicity, security, longevity, and more. See all the details, variations, and cost breakdown here.

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Noel Dawson reports on this momentous lecture at the Royal Geographical Society, London, on the 24th September 2025

British Everest South West Face Expedition 1975 – 50th Anniversary Lecture | Climber Magazine

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