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For Immediate Release, June 9, 2025 Judge Blocks Oak Flat Land Exchange While Lawsuit Proceeds PHOENIX— A federal judge in Arizona temporarily halted the Oak Flat land exchange today while two lawsuits challenging the exchange proceed. Without today’s injunction, the public lands about 40 mil
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I live in Las Vegas, so Red Rock has been a huge part of my life for years. It’s wild to see how much it’s grown in popularity—more climbers, more traffic, more pressure on the land. Honestly, it’s amazing to see so many people discovering climbing. But with that growth creates some challenges for p
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With home nation - and global - favourite Adam Ondra reporting that this would be his last ever appearance on the Boulder World Cup circuit, the Prague World Cup was one that offered plenty to remember, albeit not always for the reasons you might expect...
For Sara Rosecrans, banner photo of Sara by Meg LaHatte Give me the words to describe the blue I see when my eyes are barely cracked. Give me the tools to plaster my body to the desert wall and watch for centuries as the world is eroded into new meaning. Give me…
For Sara Rosecrans, banner photo of Sara by Meg LaHatte Give me the words to describe the blue I see when my eyes are barely cracked. Give me the tools to…
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The event in Prague was cancelled due to high winds. Podium placements were decided by semi-final results.
The post Women’s Boulder World Cup Final Cancelled appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
The event in Prague was cancelled due to high winds. Podium placements were decided by semi-final results.
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Jim Holloway made the first ascent in 1975, but it went ungraded for 32 years
The post The World’s First V12 is 50 Years Old appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
Jim Holloway made the first ascent in 1975, but it went ungraded for 32 years
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Skeleton Ridge is a highly sought prize for adventure climbers, taking an impressive and unlikely line on chalk that's 'unconventional' at best. In recent years access has been banned, but after lengthy negotiation involving the BMC and its volunteers the route is once again available to climb - providing you have the necessary skills and abi...
The men's Boulder final in Prague showcased a series of four flashy problems
The post Coordination Boulders Galore at Men’s World Cup Final appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
The men's Boulder final in Prague showcased a series of four flashy problems
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The stunning river boulder was a long-term project for Pearson
The post James Pearson Climbing Mystic River V15 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
The stunning river boulder was a long-term project for Pearson
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The climber was skiing the West Buttress when he fell. A press statement has been released about the accident
The post Climber Who Died on Denali Identified appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
The climber was skiing the West Buttress when he fell. A press statement has been released about the accident
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One of the world's most accomplished sport climbers opens another test-piece
The post Sébastien Bouin Climbs New 5.15b/c in Croatia appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
One of the world's most accomplished sport climbers opens another test-piece
Gripped Magazine (gripped.com)
French climber Sébastien Bouin has completed the first ascent of Vidra La Vida (F9b/+) and in doing so established the hardest sport route in Croatia to date.
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