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

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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/

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/

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

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/

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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/

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/

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

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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/

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A lifer reflects on risks taken (and fates avoided) thanks to the unexpected friendships forged along the way. https://www.climbing.com/people/avoiding-tragedy-while-climbing/

Orrin Coley has completed his project at Forest Rock, naming the line The Wizard King and suggesting a grade of 9a. The steep cave route is the culmination of multiple extended boulder problems, finishing up a new section of bolted climbing. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774254

Last weekend saw Zoe Peetermans and Sam Butterworth take to top spots in the BBC at Last Sun Dance, Leeds. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/peetermans-and-butterworth-crowned-british-bouldering-champions-2024/

The 30-year-old Olympian talks about her struggles with hair loss, mental training, the joy of competing, and why she’s (finally) focussing on rock climbing full-time. https://www.climbing.com/people/olympian-alannah-yip-profile/

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