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/

Leo Bøe, who made the sixth ascent of Change last fall, has shared a conversation he recently had with Adam Ondra The post Adam Ondra Talks About Downgrading Change, His Groundbreaking 5.15c appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/adam-ondra-talks-about-downgrading-change-his-groundbreaking-5-15c/

A big adventure above the small town of Field in eastern British Columbia The post The Story of Great Western, a 2,000-metre WI5R M7 in Yoho National Park appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/the-story-of-great-western-a-2000-metre-wi5r-m7-in-yoho-national-park/

The top boulderer adds one final hard ascent before the end of 2025 The post Allison Vest Tops V13 in Red Rock appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/allison-vest-tops-v13-in-red-rock/

My path as a climber had to face a most real enemy: pure unadulterated fear. This fear manifested itself in the biggest baddest canyon, nearby, the most intimidating chasm in Colorado, and even the entire United States, The Black Canyon. Excerpt from American Climber, a memoir by Luke Mehall “The Black” as we called it,… https://climbingzine.com/benightedonthecruise/

"I feel like I can still compete with anyone," said the 35-year-old two-time Olympic bronze medallist The post Jakob Schubert Announces Bid to Qualify for 2028 Olympics appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/jakob-schubert-announces-bid-to-qualify-for-2028-olympics/

From winning golds to sending 5.15, here's a look back at the Italian's breakout year The post Andrea Chelleris, 16, Had a Strong Year on Rock and Plastic appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/andrea-chelleris-16-had-a-strong-year-on-rock-and-plastic/

It took Barry Blanchard four attempts before completing what is now one of Canada's most famous alpine routes The post The Story of Infinite Patience, Famously Soloed by Marc-André Leclerc appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/the-story-of-infinite-patience-famously-soloed-by-marc-andre-leclerc/

Megos climbed both the stand and low versions of the bloc in a single session The post Alex Megos Sends an Oriane Bertone V14 in Fontainebleau appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/alex-megos-sends-an-oriane-bertone-v14-in-fontainebleau/

With more AI content than ever online, climbers can still turn to print to share their stories and photos The post Sharing Your Climbing Story in the Age of AI appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/sharing-your-climbing-story-in-the-age-of-ai/

A new five-year plan was introduced that will see rangers monitoring teams above base camp The post Everest Waste Clean-Up Plan Cancelled by Nepal appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/everest-waste-clean-up-plan-cancelled-by-nepal/