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  • Amity Warme is Free-Climbing Yosemite Big Walls Ground Up

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    A new film documents her ascent of a 5.13 on the most famous big wall in the world The post Amity Warme is Free-Climbing Yosemite Big Walls Ground Up appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/amity-warme-is-free-climbing-yosemite-big-walls-ground-up/
  • *NEW* 5.9+ shirts and tanks just dropped

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    Shop new 5.9+ shirts and tanks Shop new 5.9+ shirts and tanks https://climbingzine.com/new-5-9-shirts-and-tanks-just-dropped/
  • The Mom Crux by Mallory Logan

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    Many a metaphoric parallel can be drawn between climbing and motherhood, and it’s plain to see neither activity makes the other any easier. by Mallory Logan, originally published in The Climbing Zine, Volume 6 (out of print) Countless others who have already made the journey will offer their beta and guidance in kindhearted earnest, but… https://climbingzine.com/mom-crux-mallory-logan/
  • Katie Lamb Scales Equanimity V15

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    Jimmy Webb called the problem a "contender for the hardest technical boulder in the world" The post Katie Lamb Scales Equanimity V15 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/katie-lamb-scales-equanimity-v15/
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    With the battle for Olympic Gold now a distant memory, this past weekend saw the return of the IFSC World Cup, with Koper, Slovenia, playing host to the penultimate lead climbing competition of the season. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774640
  • First Ever Litter Pick Planned For Yr Wyddfa's Trinity Gullies

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    A novel abseiling litter pick is planned to take place on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) on 20th September to clear decades of debris that has built up in the Trinity Gullies, the popular winter climbing venue below the summit. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774639
  • Meet Tanner Bauer: One of America’s Next Great All-Arounders

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    Tanner Bauer, 20, has climbed V15, flashed V13, and done 5.14 on gear. https://www.climbing.com/people/tanner-bauer-all-arounder/
  • New Kelowna Bouldering Digital Guidebook

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    KAYA has partnered with the Okanagan Bouldering Society to bring the Kelowna Boulderfields online The post New Kelowna Bouldering Digital Guidebook appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-kelowna-bouldering-digital-guidebook/
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    Climbing spoke with the head Boulder and Lead Olympic setters to learn how they felt about the event—and about setting philosophy in general. https://www.climbing.com/people/routesetters-paris-olympics-aftermath/
  • Huge Rockfall on the North Face of the Eiger

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    Dust from a large rockfall lingered in the valley for hours. One of the most tragic rockfalls took place 54 years ago The post Huge Rockfall on the North Face of the Eiger appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/huge-rockfall-on-the-north-face-of-the-eiger/
  • Four Matterhorn Ridges in Under 8 Hours

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    Filip Babicz has bagged the fastest known time up and down the four famous Matterhorn ridges The post Four Matterhorn Ridges in Under 8 Hours appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/four-matterhorn-ridges-in-under-8-hours/
  • Alpinist Removes Fixed Gear in France, Again

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    This is the second time in two years that Christophe Profit has removed fixed gear from Mont Blanc The post Alpinist Removes Fixed Gear in France, Again appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/alpinist-removes-fixed-gear-in-france-again/
  • Ethan Salvo Sends the Legendary Cobra Crack

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    Known for his bouldering, Salvo recently took down the Canada's most iconic crack line The post Ethan Salvo Sends the Legendary Cobra Crack appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/ethan-salvo-sends-the-legendary-cobra-crack/
  • Janja Garnbret and Toby Roberts take Gold in Koper

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    Olympic Champions, Janja Garnbret and Toby Roberts, win Gold again in the Koper World Cup, Slovenia. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/janja-garnbret-and-toby-roberts-take-gold-in-koper/
  • Olympic Champs Win Gold Again in Koper

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    At the Lead World Cup in Slovenia, Janja Garnbret and Toby Roberts had flawless follow-ups to their Olympic performances The post Olympic Champs Win Gold Again in Koper appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/olympic-champs-win-gold-again-in-koper/
  • Mejdi Schalck Climbing Dreamcatcher 5.14d

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    The route was one of many hard sends for the visiting French climber during a short Squamish trip The post Mejdi Schalck Climbing Dreamcatcher 5.14d appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/mejdi-schalck-climbing-dreamcatcher-5-14d/
  • A Major Breakthrough for America’s Climbing Legacy

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    A bipartisan group of 14 U.S. Senators just came together to urge the Biden administration to not unnecessarily impose a blanket prohibition on all fixed anchors in all Wilderness areas. https://www.accessfund.org/latest-news/a-major-breakthrough-for-americas-climbing-legacy
  • Fri Night Vid The Crux - Behind the Scenes of IFSC Competitions

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    This week's Friday Night Video(s) is a deep dive into the IFSC competition scene in the run up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. National Geographic follow several athletes throughout the season through the ups and downs of competing and with Olympic tickets up for grabs, emotions are high. Featuring the likes of Janja Garnbret, Toby R... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774523
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    We finally get to sit down with Mallory Logan, the Art Director for The Climbing Zine, to have a conversation about the history of The Zine and Dirtbag State of Mind. Plus the crux of being a Mom. Co-hosted by Shaun Matusewicz, our Publisher Emeritus. Zine links: Support our podcast on Patreon KEEP THE ZINE… https://climbingzine.com/the-mom-crux-with-mallory-logan-co-hosted-by-shaun-matusewicz/
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    The party had brought a crashpad to the crag for a different, more dangerous trad route, and was able to deploy it here in a flash. https://www.climbing.com/videos/trad-climber-saved-by-crashpad/