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Sosa is one of the hardest boulders in Utah, it was first climbed in 2024
The post Daniel Woods Drops Footage of Sosa V16 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Sosa is one of the hardest boulders in Utah, it was first climbed in 2024
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
The Dryden Creek wildfire has grown to be over 20 hectares
The post Squamish Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Park appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
The Dryden Creek wildfire has grown to be over 20 hectares
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
Denali National Park has released a press statement about the identity of the climber
The post Another Climber Dies on Denali in 2025 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Denali National Park has released a press statement about the identity of the climber
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
The leading American climber has sent Hard Twisted at Lander
The post Jonathan Siegrist Climbs 5.15a in Wyoming appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
The leading American climber has sent Hard Twisted at Lander
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
"I did not expect to be emotional, but I am," said Ondra after competing at his final Boulder World Cup
The post Adam Ondra Retires From Boulder Comps appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
"I did not expect to be emotional, but I am," said Ondra after competing at his final Boulder World Cup
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
The Paris Olympic champion has been having a tough year on the World Cup circuit
The post Toby Roberts Talks Lackluster Start to 2025 Comp Season appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
The Paris Olympic champion has been having a tough year on the World Cup circuit
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
Air quality warnings have been issued, but it doesn't mean that you can't get out for some climbing
The post Five Tips to Rock Climb in Wildfire Smoke appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Air quality warnings have been issued, but it doesn't mean that you can't get out for some climbing
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
The Sound will be released in late June, watch the trailer below
The post Honnold in New Hollywood Horror Trailer appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
The Sound will be released in late June, watch the trailer below
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
Mejdi Schalck and Oriane Bertone took both golds in the weather-affected Prague WC Boulder round over the weekend; French team-mates took two further medals also.
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A double loop bowline on a bight is a good starting point for various types of anchors. Here's one application, the “fisheye”. Make a three-piece anchor with a 120 cm sling? Yep! Learn all about it here.
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A double loop bowline on a bight is a good starting point for various types of anchors. Here's one application, the “fisheye”. Make a three-piece anchor with a 120 cm sling? Yep! Learn all about it here.
Alpinesavvy (www.alpinesavvy.com)
Once you decide to go 'pegless' you are kind of committed, you can't exactly grab a peg if you get tired, and with just cams on your rack it's gonna be a fiddly effort if you fluff a placement to try and clip a peg instead!
A climber suffered an injury to their leg after a slide down an alpine slope
The post Climber Rescued After Fall on B.C. Mountain appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
A climber suffered an injury to their leg after a slide down an alpine slope
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
The town of Squamish has asked motorists to not stop to observe the fire
The post A Wildfire is Out of Control in Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
The town of Squamish has asked motorists to not stop to observe the fire
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
Displaying flags on El Capitan and other Yosemite rock faces has historically served as a means of protest
The post Yosemite Bans Flag Hanging on El Capitan appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Displaying flags on El Capitan and other Yosemite rock faces has historically served as a means of protest
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau have climbed the Yosemite Triple in under 24 hours
The post Rock Climbing History Made in Yosemite appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau have climbed the Yosemite Triple in under 24 hours
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
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