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  • Two Brits on the podium at the European Championships

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    Having qualified for the final in third and fifth place respectively, Max Milne and Dayan Akhtar both made the podium of a tightly contested men's bouldering final at the European Championships in Villars, Switzerland. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774414
  • Kilian Jornet summits all 82 Alpine 4000m peaks in just 19 days

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    Spanish endurance athlete Kilian Jornet has just climbed all the 82 of the 4000m peaks in the Alps in an astonishing time of 19 days. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/kilian-jornet-summits-all-82-alpine-4000m-peaks-in-just-19-days/
  • Seb Bouin repeats X Intergal F9a+

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    Seb Bouin recently made the third ascent of X Integral (F9a+) in Gottreux, Switzerland. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/seb-bouin-repeats-x-intergal-f9a/
  • Crime of the Century is a Classic 5.11c Crack

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    First climbed in the 1980s, it's become one of the most-climb pitches at the grade in Squamish The post Crime of the Century is a Classic 5.11c Crack appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/crime-of-the-century-is-a-classic-5-11c-crack/
  • Start Training for Ice Climbing with the Plice

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    Top ice climber Will Gadd talks about how to build an at-home training board for tools The post Start Training for Ice Climbing with the Plice appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/start-training-for-ice-climbing-with-the-plice/
  • 45 Climbing Quotes You Should Know

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    Some of the most inspirational words from climbers around the world The post 45 Climbing Quotes You Should Know appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/45-climbing-quotes-you-should-know/
  • Jorge Daz-Rullo climbs Change, 9b+

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    Just a week after Alex Megos made the fourth ascent of the route,Jorge Daz-Rullo has made the fifth ascent of Change, 9b+. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774382
  • A Tour of Alex Honnold’s Home Climbing Gym

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    His home training facility contains a full-size Kilter Board, a full-size Tension Board 2, a spray wall, and more The post A Tour of Alex Honnold’s Home Climbing Gym appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/a-tour-of-alex-honnolds-home-climbing-gym/
  • Fall on Rock by George Perkins

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    I clipped her to the anchor, untied her knot, and pulled the rope through the gear. “I need more time.” Jessica whispered so weakly that I had to lean close to hear her. “We don’t have more time. We have to get help,” I replied. “What happened?” “You fell. You broke your arm and leg.”… https://climbingzine.com/fall-on-rock-by-george-perkins/
  • Adam Ondra Tops V15/16 in Italy

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    He flashed the first half of the problem a couple weeks a The post Adam Ondra Tops V15/16 in Italy appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/adam-ondra-tops-v15-16-in-italy/
  • Fri Night Vid Learning to find dignity in risk - Paul Pritchard

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    This week's Friday Night Video is a TEDx Talk from Paul Pritchard, in which he advocates for the dignity of risk and showcases how taking risks can lead to personal growth and extraordinary achievements. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774311
  • Controversial Squamish Boulder Problem Renamed

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    What was once The Megg V16 is now Fool Me Once V14 The post Controversial Squamish Boulder Problem Renamed appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/controversial-v16-squamish-boulder-problem-has-been-renamed/
  • Do Not Go Outside To Cry by Kathy Karlo

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    I see it being used all around me to describe women, often by other women: badass. I have always considered it to have a good connotation, as it implies confidence with a splash of style. Diverse, strong-willed women deserve an empowering word that delivers a heavy compliment—one that says, “She’s got things under control.” The… https://climbingzine.com/do-not-go-outside-to-cry-by-kathy-karlo-2-2/
  • Weekend Whipper: Belay Miscommunication Leads to Huge Fall

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    Well, that looked exciting. https://www.climbing.com/videos/poor-communication-causes-climbing-fall/
  • Protecting Our Common Ground

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    Outdoor enthusiasts, conservationists, and cattle ranchers all want the same thing: a healthy planet for future generations https://www.climbing.com/community/protecting-our-common-ground/
  • Jorge Díaz-Rullo Climbs the World’s First 5.15c

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    His repeat of Adam Ondra's Change 5.15c comes days after Alex Megos' ascent of the route The post Jorge Díaz-Rullo Climbs the World’s First 5.15c appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/jorge-diaz-rullo-climbs-the-worlds-first-5-15c/
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    Bouldering is commonly referred to as a resistance-based sport, but there is a significant aerobic demand that can impact athletic performance and recovery time. https://www.climbing.com/skills/how-to-train-respiratory-muscles-for-climbing/
  • Prisoners of the Sun E9 6c by Robbie Phillips

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    Robbie Phillips has repeated James Taylor's 2021 route Prisoners of the Sun on Painted Wall at Rhoscolyn. James initially suggested E10 7a, but a repeat in a day by Jim Pope - led to a revision at E9 6c. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774276
  • Climbing must-haves from MEC for the Labour Day long weekend

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    This list is curated by MEC's climbing experts to give you the best this industry has to offer The post Climbing must-haves from MEC for the Labour Day long weekend appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/gear/buyers-guide/climbing-must-haves-from-mec-for-the-labour-day-long-weekend/
  • Seb Bouin Climbs 5.15a on His “Rest Day”

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    He worked the Dylan Chuat line in Switzerland in between training sessions The post Seb Bouin Climbs 5.15a on His “Rest Day” appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/seb-bouin-climbs-5-15a-on-his-rest-day/