Four ice climbers spent New Years 1975 in a cave on the side of Cirrus Mountain in the Canadian Rockies The post Polar Circus: The Ice Climb That Took Eight Days on the First Ascent appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/polar-circus-the-ice-climb-that-took-eight-days-on-the-first-ascent/

There will be three stops in the United States and two in Canada in 2026 – don't miss the action! The post Here’s Where the North American Cup Series Is Going in 2026 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/heres-where-the-north-american-cup-series-is-going-in-2026/

Russ Clune is a climbing lifer. He came up climbing at the Gunks, traveled around the world to climb with friends and legends like Wolfgang Gullich, and would help establish the iconic Gunks 5.13 Vandals, alongside Jeff Gruenberg, Lynn Hill, and Hugh Herr. He also shares about sending Mantronix, his hardest climb ever, “back when 5.14 was hard.” These days, he’s a keeper of stories from the Gunks and across the world, and has a running record of Gunks climbing history in his head. On this episode, we meander through stories from Russ’s many climbing travels, explore Gunks toproping ethics and the often forgotten tactic of yo-yo climbing, and set the record straight on some of the most iconic cutting edge Gunks ascents from the 70s and 80s. If you believe conversations like this matter, a donation to the AAC helps us continue sharing stories, insights, and education for the entire climbing community. Donate today! Get Russ Clune’s Book Learn More About Gunks History https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/12/4/setting-the-climbing-record-straight-with-gunks-legend-russ-clune

Lamb ticked two classic V14s in Maltatal, Austria – Bügeleisen and Hide and Sick The post Katie Lamb Tops Two V14s in a Day appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/katie-lamb-tops-two-v14s-in-a-day/

The famous climb in western Canada is one of the most popular in North America The post What it’s Like to Climb the Grand Wall in Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/routes/what-its-like-to-climb-the-grand-wall-in-squamish/

The quality new winter route was revealed after several trees were destroyed by a landslide The post New Granite Multi-Pitch M9 WI6+ Sent in Italy appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-granite-multi-pitch-m9-wi6-sent-in-italy/

Patagonia's new collection combines all new designs with some completely re-engineered classics for a go to kit in the mountains The post First Look: Patagonia’s all new Free Wall Kit. A complete solution for your next multi-pitch adventure appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/gear/first-look-patagonias-all-new-free-wall-kit-a-complete-solution-for-your-next-multi-pitch-adventure/

The Daniel Woods ultra-classic was Schalck's third V15 The post Mejdi Schalck Sending Defying Gravity V15 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/mejdi-schalck-sending-defying-gravity-v15/

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The splitter crack eats #5s and requires 60 meters of horizontal offwidth technique The post Pete Whittaker and Mari Salvesen Flash the World’s Hardest Urban Crack appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/pete-whittaker-and-mari-salvesen-flash-the-worlds-hardest-urban-crack/

The jury unanimously said The Corridor by Iain Peters deserves this year's top prize The post The Corridor Wins 2025 Boardman Tasker Book Award appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/the-corridor-wins-2025-boardman-tasker-book-award/

Climbers have been fighting to have access to Howard Knob since the 1990s The post Famous American Bouldering Area Saved After 30 Years appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/famous-american-bouldering-area-saved-after-30-years/

Carolina Climbers Coalition and the Access Fund have purchased and protected Lower Ghost Town The post Climbers Purchase Climbing Area in North Carolina appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climbers-purchase-climbing-area-in-north-carolina/

Sasha DiGiulian has completed a long-term goal of sending Platinum Wall The post Sasha DiGiulian Climbs 39-Pitch 5.13d on El Capitan appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/sasha-digiulian-climbs-39-pitch-5-13d-on-el-capitan/

The climb in La Bisbal Cave, Spain ascends a very unique rock face that's half boulder problem, half sport route The post Jorge Díaz-Rullo Sending an Alex Megos 5.15a appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/jorge-diaz-rullo-sending-an-alex-megos-5-15a/

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Pete Whittaker attempts a big urban crack in Germany The post Pete Whittaker’s “Soft Deck Out” Close Call appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/pete-whittakers-soft-deck-out-close-call/

Several classic moderate ice climbs in Orient Bay and Kama Bay have been climbed The post Ice Climbing is Game On in Northern Ontario appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/ice-climbing-is-game-on-in-northern-ontario/

A surprising number of backcountry users surveyed were unaware of the avalanche dangers they were heading into The post The Avalanche Danger Snowshoers Overlook appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/gripped-outdoors/the-avalanche-danger-snowshoers-overlook/