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  • Two Experienced Rock Climbers Die in Italy

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    The two were climbing a classic rock route in the Dolomites when an accident resulted in their fall The post Two Experienced Rock Climbers Die in Italy appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/two-experienced-rock-climbers-die-in-italy/
  • Alex Megos Makes Third Ascent of Adam Ondra’s Move 5.15b/c

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    The ascent comes just two weeks after his repeat of Change, the world's first 5.15c The post Alex Megos Makes Third Ascent of Adam Ondra’s Move 5.15b/c appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/alex-megos-makes-third-ascent-of-adam-ondras-move-5-15b-c/
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    “I had no doubts that I could do it. It was just a matter of when.” The post Anna Hazelnutt Adds 5.14 Extension to Peace on Medlicott Dome in Tuolumne appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/anna-hazelnutt-adds-5-14-extension-to-peace-on-medlicott-dome-in-tuolumne/
  • Magnus Midtbø Tries to Climb Silence 5.15d

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    One of the world's most popular climbers tries one of the world's hardest sport climbs The post Magnus Midtbø Tries to Climb Silence 5.15d appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/magnus-midtbo-tries-to-climb-silence-5-15d/
  • Want to Send Your Project? Be Willing to Walk Away.

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    When working on limit projects, it’s too easy for “failure” to feel “safe.” To maximize his performance, Brian Stevens decided to try adding stakes. https://www.climbing.com/skills/sport-climbing/quitting-projecting-motivation/
  • Shawn Raboutou makes rare 8C+ repeat

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    Shawn Raboutou has made a rare repeat of United, 8C+, on Mount Mizugaki, Japan https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774448
  • “Retreat Was Out of the Question”

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    Quentin Roberts writes about one of the most badass first ascents in recent memory: His mind-bending—and Piolet-winning—trip up Jirishanca’s previously unclimbed Southeast Ridge, in 2022. https://www.climbing.com/places/first-ascent-jirishanca-peru-southeast-ridge/
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    "The route was important to me because of the history," Megos said, "but also it represented overcoming the past." https://www.climbing.com/news/interview-alex-megos-change-olympics/
  • Climber Does 82 4,000-metre Peaks in 19 Days

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    Kilian Jornet has become the first person to succeed in accomplishing this feat in such a short amount of time The post Climber Does 82 4,000-metre Peaks in 19 Days appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climber-does-82-4000-metre-peaks-in-19-days/
  • Kilian Jornet climbs eighty-two 4,000 metre peaks in 19 days

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    Kilian Jornet has climbed all eighty-two peaks of 4,000 metres or higher in the European Alps in the space of just nineteen days. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774439
  • Paris Olympians Crowned European Climbing Champions

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    At the Boulder, Lead, and Combined European Championships in Villars, five Paris Olympians had podium finishes The post Paris Olympians Crowned European Climbing Champions appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/paris-olympians-crowned-european-climbing-champions/
  • 9 Lesser-Known Autumn Climbing Destinations For Your Bucket List

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    We picked the following nine off-the-beaten-path destinations for their mellow scene, variety of climbing and aspects, historical atmospheric conditions, and—of course—autumnal beauty. https://www.climbing.com/places/9-secluded-fall-climbing-destinations/
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    On the ledge that night, I felt at home and at ease. We were on the rock of our dreams. And Dave was the perfect partner. He was better at figuring out the logistics of hauling and jugging. Dave was the ying to my yang. Plus, we’d struck a deal: I would lead the infamous… https://climbingzine.com/terror-on-hollow-flake-an-excerpt-from-american-climber-by-luke-mehall/
  • Zangerl and Larcher Climb 350-Metre 5.14b

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    "I felt nervous when I reached the crux pitch but somehow managed to save some power for the low percentage crux, reaching the final hold with a big pump," said Zangerl The post Zangerl and Larcher Climb 350-Metre 5.14b appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/zangerl-and-larcher-climb-350-metre-5-14b/
  • 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/