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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/
  • Alannah Yip’s Top 4 Tips for Sport Projecting

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    How do you figure out impossible moves? Is there a strategic way to rest? How much should you be warming up? It's all here. https://www.climbing.com/skills/sport-climbing/alannah-yip-sport-climbing-advice/
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    Janja Garnbret is the best competition climber of all time—yet she says her coach, Roman Krajnik, is her secret weapon. We caught up with Krajnik to ask about that. https://www.climbing.com/people/why-janja-garnbret-says-her-coach-makes-winning-even-remotely-possible/
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    I’ve been loving this 25-liter pack for its extremely light weight, durability, and surprisingly low price. https://www.climbing.com/gear/review-blue-ice-stache-ul-excellent-backpack-climbing/
  • Janja Is Back! Don’t Miss the World Cup This Weekend

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    Here's how and when to watch the Lead World Cup in Koper, Slovenia on Friday and Saturday The post Janja Is Back! Don’t Miss the World Cup This Weekend appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/janja-is-back-dont-miss-the-world-cup-this-weekend/
  • Climbers Sharing Stories in Canadian Cities

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    Mountain Equipment Company and the Alpine Club of Canada are bringing five events to Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton on Sept. 8 The post Climbers Sharing Stories in Canadian Cities appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/climbers-sharing-stories-in-canadian-cities/
  • Lara Neumeier Climbs Nine-Pitch 5.13d

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    With support by Nadine Wallner, she became the third woman to repeat the 230-metre Rätikon route The post Lara Neumeier Climbs Nine-Pitch 5.13d appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/lara-neumeier-climbs-nine-pitch-5-13d/
  • Alex Megos climbs Move, 9b/+

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    Less than two weeks after making the fourth ascent ofChange (9b+), in Hanshelleren Cave, Flatanger, Norway, Alex Megos has made just the third ascent of another Adam Ondra Flatanger testpiece, Move, 9b+. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774487
  • Lorraine McCall Completes Continuous Grahams Round

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    More than four months after setting out on a continuous round of the Grahams, Lorraine McCall has climbed her final summit. She is the first woman to complete a round of the 231 Grahams as a single journey, travelling on foot over the hills and by bike on the long stretches between them. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774477