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CHATTANOOGA, TN, July 14, 2025 - Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC), the local climbing coalition, and Access Fund , the national advocacy organization for sustainable access and conservation of climbing landscapes, are thrilled to announce that a long-term agreement has been signed with
Access Fund (www.accessfund.org)
Ethan Flynn Pitcher has beaten his old record at the recent Chamonix World Cup
The post New Canadian Speed Climbing Record appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Ethan Flynn Pitcher has beaten his old record at the recent Chamonix World Cup
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
Compass North was the French climber's first of the grade
The post Nina Arthaud Topping a Swiss V14 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Compass North was the French climber's first of the grade
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Search and rescue crews responded after getting a call from other climbers in the group
The post Climber Dies on Mountain in Montana appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Search and rescue crews responded after getting a call from other climbers in the group
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Wind Walker has several 5.8 and 5.10 pitches that follow slabs and splitter cracks
The post New 14-Pitch 5.10b on Yak Peak in B.C. appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Wind Walker has several 5.8 and 5.10 pitches that follow slabs and splitter cracks
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Josef Šindel climbed Action Directe 5.14d and Wallstreet 5.14c over the weekend
The post Climber Sends Hard Frankenjura Test-Pieces appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/news/climber-sends-hard-frankenjura-test-pieces/
Japan and South Korea finished the exciting event with the gold medals
The post Big Names Win 2025 Chamonix World Cup appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Japan and South Korea finished the exciting event with gold medals
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In Memory of Towyn Williams (1926 – 2016) I associate much of my childhood with a little white farmhouse in the Welsh countryside. My roots are firmly planted there. Planted between the rows of strawberries and the tunnels of raspberry bushes. by Rhiannon Williams note: this piece is an excerpt from The Climbing Zine Book,…
In Memory of Towyn Williams (1926 – 2016) I associate much of my childhood with a little white farmhouse in the Welsh countryside. My roots are firmly planted…
The Climbing Zine (climbingzine.com)
The next “Zine Thing” will be on Friday July 25th at the Gravity Lab climbing gym in Durango, Colorado. As always this is a free event featuring stories, poetry, film, and a slideshow. If you’ve got something to share please send a message to luke@climbingzine.com. Word.
https://climbingzine.com/zine-thing-at-the-gravity-lab-climbing-gym-july-25th/
It’s your mom’s minivan pimped out And only seats two Because if it wasn’t hard enough to live in a van It’s way harder to hook up in one This poem is published in The Climbing Zine Book 2, now available. Banner photo by: Kristen Hughes With a full set of seats in…
It’s your mom’s minivan pimped out And only seats two Because if it wasn’t hard enough to live in a van It’s way harder to hook up in one This poem is published…
The Climbing Zine (climbingzine.com)
A multi-day rescue has saved the life of a Polish climber who had his leg broken
The post Epic Rescue on Broad Peak of Mountaineer appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
A multi-day rescue has saved the life of a Polish climber who had his leg broken
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A tricky or scary clip can ruin a send. You're missing out if you aren’t continuing to hone this crucial skill
The post 10 Tips to Improve Your Clipping appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
A tricky or scary clip can ruin a send. You're missing out if you aren’t continuing to hone this crucial skill
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
Is climbing as innate as sharing, copulating, greed, or even walking? Many evolutionary biologists would offer that the essence of climbing can be found in our DNA. It is hardwired into us, this desire to be in the vertical world. And beyond that desire, our bodies are built for the physical challenges of climbing. by…
Is climbing as innate as sharing, copulating, greed, or even walking? Many evolutionary biologists would offer that the essence of climbing can be found in our…
The Climbing Zine (climbingzine.com)
Here’s how and when you can stream the Chamonix Lead comp live on Sunday
The post Brooke Raboutou Returns to World Cup This Weekend appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Here’s how and when you can stream the Chamonix Lead comp live on Sunday
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The V17 climber is making quick work of some area classics
The post Nicolai Užnik Crushing in Rocklands appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
The V17 climber is making quick work of some area classics
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