You did it! Thanks to the generosity of our community, the American Alpine Club is starting 2026 on a strong note. Together, we’re protecting climbing’s future — one gift, one climb, one community at a time. The American Alpine Club made a real, measurable impact on the climbing community. Every one of these wins reflects your belief in the power of this community and your commitment to the AAC. Your generosity is what makes the AAC not just an organization—but a movement built by climbers, for climbers. In 2026, the American Alpine Club plans to continue providing these unique benefits to the climbing community, as well as deepening the quality of our resources for climbers. This includes: Thank you so much for your contribution to the AAC. Your gift enables us to continue delivering critical resources to climbers and fuels the evolution of this shared passion. We’re excited to continue delivering these invaluable resources and look forward to the next chapter.  Thank you for tying in with us. https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/12/18/2025-year-end-appeal

She completed the new Malkuth at the end of last year The post Incredible 5.14d First Ascent by Laura Rogora appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/incredible-5-14d-first-ascent-by-laura-rogora/

DIY floating dock helps climbers send new problems in Boulder Canyon The post Say “No” to Shallow-Water Soloing with This Inflatable Crash-Pad Barge appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/say-no-to-shallow-water-soloing-with-this-inflatable-crash-pad-barge/

Brooke sends Second Life V12 and Santoku V13 in Ticino and Shawn ticked Tierrany V14 in Yosemite The post Brooke and Shawn Raboutou Top Hard Problems in Ticino and Yosemite appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/brooke-and-shawn-raboutou-top-hard-problems-in-ticino-and-yosemite/

On a recent trip to Fontainebleau, Megos ticked several classics including two V14s The post Alex Megos Tears It Up In Fontainebleau appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/alex-megos-tears-it-up-in-fontainebleau/

The first ascent was accomplished in 2015 at a grade of 5.12c A3+, and it remains one of the Arctic's most difficult big wall climbs The post The First Ascent of Greenland’s “Arctic El Cap” Mirror Wall appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/the-first-ascent-of-greenlands-arctic-el-cap-mirror-wall/

The Pro Climbing League, which will see climbers compete against each other side-by-side, kicks off in February The post Is This the Future of Competition Climbing? appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/is-this-the-future-of-competition-climbing/

From Es Pontas to Vision Quest, here are five of Chris Sharma's most famous deep water solo first ascents The post Chris Sharma’s Hardest Deep Water Solo Routes appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/chris-sharmas-hardest-deep-water-solo-routes/

Carlo Traversi's Towing the Line gets its long-awaited first repeat The post Connor Herson Makes Second Ascent of a California 5.14 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/connor-herson-makes-second-ascent-of-a-california-5-14/

The must-have book about ice and mixed climbing recently hit the shelves The post Will Gadd’s New Ice and Mixed Climbing Book Reviewed appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/will-gadds-new-ice-and-mixed-climbing-book-reviewed/

Access Fund is pleased to announce that it is seeking renewal of its national land trust accreditation. Access Fund was first awarded the distinctive seal of the Land Trust Accreditation Commission in 2015, confirming that it met a rigorous standard of excellence for land conservation. https://www.accessfund.org/latest-news/access-fund-seeks-to-renew-elite-land-trust-accreditation

"One of the finest boulders in the Valley," said Roberts after his ascent The post Aidan Roberts Opens New V14 in Yosemite appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/aidan-roberts-opens-new-v14-in-yosemite/

Want to learn a simple, minimal gear, high mechanical advantage rigging that's great for crevasse rescue? Looking at further than the drop loop 6:1. Here’s how to set it up. Premium Article available https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog//crevasse-rescue-the-drop-loop-61

Simon Lorenzi delivers in the USA by sending the boulder problem, Shaolin (Font 9A/V17), located at Red Rocks, Nevada, USA. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/simon-lorenzi-makes-fourth-ascent-of-shaolin-font-9a-v17/

The quote first appeared in The New York Times in 1923, but for over 100 years it's remained a mystery as to whether Mallory actually said it The post George Mallory Might Never Have Said “Because it’s there” About Everest appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/george-mallory-might-never-have-said-because-its-there-about-everest/

Steeped in history, the unique formation offers classic multi-pitch trad climbs for those looking for adventure The post Why You Should Climb the Famous Devils Tower in 2026 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/why-you-should-climb-the-famous-devils-tower-in-2026/

Basique is a new 1,100-mete V+ A2+ M5 up one of the world's most famous north faces The post Visionary New Alpine Big Wall Route on Grandes Jorasses appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/visionary-new-alpine-big-wall-route-on-grandes-jorasses/

The 23-year-old American sent Zach Galla's Brass Knuckles V14 in a single attempt The post Noah Wheeler Flashes His First V14 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/noah-wheeler-flashes-his-first-v14/

An historic new route and one of the wildest rescue efforts ever in the alpine The post 49 Days on Trango Tower and an Epic Survival Story appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/49-days-on-trango-tower-and-an-epic-survival-story/

The problem was first climbed by Sean Bailey in 2024 The post Simon Lorenzi Climbs His Fifth V17 with Shaolin appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/simon-lorenzi-climbs-his-fifth-v17-with-shaolin/