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The Knot of Infinity (a poem) by Luke Mehall
Note: this poem is published in Volume 24, now available Banner photo: Becky Zunigar climbing Manifestación del Yang, a 5.12+ located in the Sierra de Juarez, Mexico. Photo by Oscar Gaytan I first went climbing When I had nothing else Back in ’98 When Eminem’s rage Was all the rage Tied in to…
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Where Does the Term “Redpoint” Come From?
Redpointing is the backbone of modern sport climbing – here's how it got its name
The post Where Does the Term “Redpoint” Come From? appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Where Does the Term "Redpoint" Come From? - Gripped Magazine
Redpointing is the backbone of modern sport climbing – here's how it got its name
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Fri Night Vid William Moss Climbing America's Boldest Trad Routes
Following in the steps of his heroes, Brad Gobright, Matt Wilder and Hayden Kennedy, 19-year-old William Moss takes on some of the boldest and hardest trad climbs in the U.S., including Cheating Reality (5.14a), Kokanee Corner (5.14a), and Smart Went Crazy (5.13+).
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Staff Spotlight: Katie Goodwin, Western Regional Director & Policy Analyst
Staff Spotlight: Katie Goodwin, Western Regional Director & Policy Analyst — Access Fund
At Access Fund, our team is filled with passionate people who wear a lot of hats—scientist, climber, advocate, policy buff. Katie Goodwin is all of those and more. As Western Regional Director and Policy Analyst, she works at the intersection of science and advocacy, translating complex environmenta
Access Fund (www.accessfund.org)
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New Alpine Club of Canada Section in Ontario
Climbers and other backcountry enthusiasts in Sault Ste. Marie are celebrating the expansion of the club into the region
The post New Alpine Club of Canada Section in Ontario appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
New Alpine Club of Canada Section in Ontario - Gripped Magazine
Climbers and other backcountry enthusiasts in Sault Ste. Marie are celebrating the expansion of the club into the region
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Overcome Your Fear of Falling Off Boulders
A new video from Dave MacLeod gives great insight on how to boulder safely
The post Overcome Your Fear of Falling Off Boulders appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/video/overcome-your-fear-of-falling-off-boulders/
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Outdoor Alliance: Roping Up For Recreation Advocacy
In this episode of the podcast, we are celebrating the recipient of the AAC’s 2025 David Brower Conservation Award: Outdoor Alliance. Outdoor Alliance is the only organization in the U.S. that unites the voices of outdoor enthusiasts to conserve public lands and waters. OA advocates and amplifies the voices of recreationists to help ensure those lands are managed in a way that embraces the human-powered experience. Over the last 10 years, Outdoor Alliance has been instrumental in helping pass the EXPLORE Act in 2024, and they are receiving the Brower award for their work on passing this instrumental recreation bill. Dive in to the episode to hear about the origins of Outdoor Alliance and the power behind their methods and perspectives, featuring Outdoor Alliance CEO Adam Cramer, and the AAC’s Policy Director Byron Harvison.
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Outdoor Alliance: Roping Up For Recreation Advocacy — American Alpine Club
In this episode of the podcast, we are celebrating the recipient of the AAC’s 2025 David Brower Conservation Award: Outdoor Alliance. Outdoor Alliance is the only organization in the U.S. that unites the voices of outdoor enthusiasts to conserve public lands and waters. OA advocates and amplifies th
American Alpine Club (americanalpineclub.org)
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Countdown to Save Oak Flat: August 19th Land Transfer Looms
Countdown to Save Oak Flat: August 19th Land Transfer Looms — Access Fund
Access Fund is headed back to court on August 6, joining Tribal and conservation partners in a critical legal push to stop the transfer of Oak Flat—a sacred Apache site and world-class climbing area on US Forest Service land—to foreign-owned mining giant Resolution Copper. If unsuccessful, the U.S.
Access Fund (www.accessfund.org)
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New Free Online Maps for Backcountry Users
These maps can be integrated with GPS devices or mobile apps, providing real-time navigation in the field
The post New Free Online Maps for Backcountry Users appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
New Free Online Maps for Backcountry Users - Gripped Magazine
These maps can be integrated with GPS devices or mobile apps, providing real-time navigation in the field
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Daniel Woods on Projecting Alphane V17
The top American climber recently dropped a new video detailing his journey on the hard boulder
The post Daniel Woods on Projecting Alphane V17 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Daniel Woods on Projecting Alphane V17 - Gripped Magazine
The top American climber recently dropped a new video detailing his journey on the hard boulder
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Staggering Number of Deaths in Italian Alps
Over 80 backcountry users have already died in the Italian Alps this summer
The post Staggering Number of Deaths in Italian Alps appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Staggering Number of Deaths in Italian Alps - Gripped Magazine
Over 80 backcountry users have already died in the Italian Alps this summer
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Laura Rogora drives up women’s onsight level with Ultimate Sacrifice (F8c+)
Italian Lead ace, Laura Rogora, takes women’s onsight climbing to a new level with Ultimate Sacrifice, a renowned long and pumpy F8c+ in Gorge du Loup, France.
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Jo Neame climbs True North, 8c
Jo climbed Full Tilt back in 2023 on her fourth redpoint attempt, and began looking at True North shortly after. However, the journey to True North was bumpier than expected.
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