Over the course of one and a half days, Siebe Vanhee has made the first rope solo ascent of the 450 metre Voie Petit (8b) at Mont Blanc du Tacul in the French Alps.
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First Rope Solo Ascent of Voie Petit, 8b multipitch, for Siebe Vanhee
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Free-Solo Climber Survives 60-Foot Fall
Thankfully there were other people nearby who came to the rescue
The post Free-Solo Climber Survives 60-Foot Fall appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Free-Solo Climber Survives 60-Foot Fall - Gripped Magazine
Thankfully there were other people nearby who came to the rescue
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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SCC Access Win: Pond Creek
We are excited to announce with the help of the landowner, Matt McBride, and the Access Fund, the Southeastern Climbers Coalition has been able to secure an access agreement to a rad new climbing area in Sequatchie Valley. When Matt McBride acquired a beautiful parcel of land nestled in a quiet cove in the Sequatchie […]
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Zach Galla Does The Singularity V15 in Squamish
The granite test-piece is one of Canada's most difficult boulder problems
The post Zach Galla Does The Singularity V15 in Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Zach Galla Does The Singularity V15 in Squamish - Gripped Magazine
The granite test-piece is one of Canada's most difficult boulder problems
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Five Tips to Start Trad Climbing This Summer
Trad climbing can open up a world of opportunities at crags and on peaks around North America
The post Five Tips to Start Trad Climbing This Summer appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Five Tips to Start Trad Climbing This Summer - Gripped Magazine
Trad climbing can open up a world of opportunities at crags and on peaks around North America
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Sunshine Crack in Bugaboos Has a New Start
The famous was route partially destroyed after a rockfall on Snowpatch Spire in 2022
The post Sunshine Crack in Bugaboos Has a New Start appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Sunshine Crack in Bugaboos Has a New Start - Gripped Magazine
The famous was route partially destroyed after a rockfall on Snowpatch Spire in 2022
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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New Alpine Route on Tall Peak in Andes
An 11-hour ascent in alpine style up a rarely climbed peak in South America
The post New Alpine Route on Tall Peak in Andes appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
New Alpine Route on Tall Peak in Andes - Gripped Magazine
An 11-hour ascent in alpine style up a rarely climbed peak in South America
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Climber Survives 120-Foot Fall Off Cliff
The teenager and his father were climbing the Mountaineer's Route on Mount Whitney
The post Climber Survives 120-Foot Fall Off Cliff appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Climber Survives 120-Foot Fall Off Cliff - Gripped Magazine
The teenager and his father were climbing the Mountaineer's Route on Mount Whitney
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Injured Climber Rescued on Colorado Peak
A total of 17 Mountain Rescue Aspen members were involved in the mission
The post Injured Climber Rescued on Colorado Peak appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Injured Climber Rescued on Colorado Peak - Gripped Magazine
A total of 17 Mountain Rescue Aspen members were involved in the mission
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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Big Win for Highland Phone Mast Campaign
Campaigners against the mass roll-out of new telecoms masts in remote parts of Highland Scotland have declared a 'major success', as it emerged that the taxpayer-funded programme has been significantly scaled back.
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Fill The Void by Shay Skinner
The reflection targets my disfigurement. If only the borders of this mirror could protect the rest of the world from my hideousness. My life’s insignificance rampages through my thoughts like an atrociously loud party that never ends. Nothing I do is good enough. I want to expunge my existence on a daily basis. Not even…
Fill The Void, a story of finding inner strength in Indian Creek
Shay Skinner’s touching piece on overcoming an eating disorder and finding a new inner strength through a random encounter in Indian Creek.
The Climbing Zine (climbingzine.com)
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Navajo Rising by Aaron Mike
Acknowledging the roots and conceptualizations of the outdoor activities that we so passionately pursue enriches our participation and ties us to the land, as well as to one another. When we view our industry through a historical lens, we inevitably hear about John Muir, Sir Edmund Hillary, Royal Robbins, and other giants of outdoor recreation.…
Navajo Rising by Aaron Mike
Acknowledging the roots and conceptualizations of the outdoor activities that we so passionately pursue enriches our participation and ties us to the land…
The Climbing Zine (climbingzine.com)
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