“Think we could throw a haul bag out of an airplane? That would make the approach really easy.” Kennan was looking at me and Jeff with a twinkle in his eye, and unsure if he was serious, I asked, “Can you even open a plane door in flight, and if you could, wouldn’t it destabilize… https://climbingzine.com/popes-nose-josh-smith/

A rerun of our conversation with Tommy Caldwell from 2022, recorded in his van in Estes Park, Colorado. Big thanks to Shaun Matusewicz for joining on the adventure and helping with the interview! Our sponsors for Season 7:  Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The… https://climbingzine.com/tc-the-the-og-with-tommy-caldwell-from-2022/

Kilian Jornet is currently attempting to complete his States of Elevation project The post Climber Trying 67 American Peaks in 30 Days appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climber-trying-67-american-peaks-in-30-days/

"Overall a super fun experience that had me psyched on the first of the grade," said Beckett Hsin The post 15-Year-Old American Climbs V16 in Colorado appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/15-year-old-american-climbs-v16-in-colorado/

Learn all about this new Greek sport climbing hotspot – accommodation, transport, food, rest days, and of course, the rock The post Everything You Need to Know About Climbing in Manikia, Greece appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-climbing-in-manikia-greece/

The Banff Mountain Festival is celebrating its 50 anniversary this year The post Alison Criscitiello Receives Banff Summit of Excellence 2025 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/alison-criscitiello-receives-banff-summit-of-excellence-2025/

Adam Ondra's 2017 test-piece has never been repeated, but Will Bosi is making a second ascent look like it might be soon The post Will Bosi is Projecting Silence 5.15d and Making Big Links appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/will-bosi-is-projecting-silence-5-15d-and-making-big-links/

We rounded the bend and there were half a dozen people lining up at the base of the route. Rock climbing pioneers had valued the virtue of good clothing: well ironed shirts, collared and tucked. We paused momentarily—not because of the crowds but because of the publicity—before stripping down to our birthday suits and soaring… https://climbingzine.com/rambling-in-the-bugaboos-by-david-fay/

Matteo Della Bordella and Marco Majori have made history with the first winter ascent of Casarotto route on Fitz Roy The post Famous Patagonia Route Gets First Winter Ascent appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/famous-patagonia-route-gets-first-winter-ascent/

Consistency was key this year in the IFSC Lead World Cup The post Here’s Who Won the Overall Lead World Cup This Year appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/heres-who-won-the-overall-lead-world-cup-this-year/

Several climbers have attempted to reach the summit over the years, but poor conditions have kept them at bay The post Americans Attempting Unclimbed Karakoram Mountain appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/americans-attempting-unclimbed-karakoram-mountain/

And our book review that appeared in the most recent edition of Gripped magazine The post Interview with Sonnie Trotter about his new book Uplifted appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/interview-with-sonnie-trotter-about-his-new-book-uplifted/

Italian climber Pietro Vidi has made the 2nd ascent of the boulder Permanent Midnight Low at Val de Bagnes, in Fionnay, Switzerland. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/pietro-vidi-repeats-permanent-midnight-low-font-8c/

The film, which made the rounds at the film festivals late last year, was recently dropped online for free The post Kai Lightner Climbing in Jamaica in New Film JamRock appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/kai-lightner-climbing-in-jamaica-in-new-film-jamrock/

Nearly a decade later and the world's first of the grade has yet to be repeated The post Adam Ondra Climbed Silence, the First 5.15d, Eight Years Ago appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/adam-ondra-climbed-silence-the-first-5-15d-eight-years-ago/

Legendary rock climber Lynn Hill will be one of the several speakers at this year's golden anniversary The post Banff Mountain Film Festival Turns 50 in 2025 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/banff-mountain-film-festival-turns-50-in-2025/

The comp climbing GOAT won her 31st Lead climbing gold medal in front of a home crowd The post Gold Again for Janja Garnbret appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/gold-again-for-janja-garnbret/

Get caught up on how the event has been going before the finals today, which you can watch below The post IFSC Lead World Cup 2025: Koper Delivers Thrilling Finale to the Season appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/ifsc-lead-world-cup-2025-koper-delivers-thrilling-finale-to-the-season/

The 2:1 haul is a fundamental system in rope rescue. If you use a progress capture pulley, there are two places you can put it: on the load, and on the anchor. There are pros and cons to each; learn ‘em here.  Premium Article available https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog//two-ways-to-rig-a-21-c-haul

Consider another destination if you're planning on heading to Squamish this weekend The post Climbers be Warned, Squamish is Smoky appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climbers-be-warned-squamish-is-smoky/