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  • Two Climbers Die in the French Alps

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    Search and rescue crews recovered the bodies of two climbers over the weekend The post Two Climbers Die in the French Alps appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/two-climbers-die-in-the-french-alps/
  • Expert Insights for Safer Climbing Adventures

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    Canadian mountain guide Jordy Shepherd's top safety tips for rock and alpine climbing The post Expert Insights for Safer Climbing Adventures appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/expert-insights-for-safer-climbing-adventures/
  • Pietro Vidi repeats L'Ombre Du Voyageur 9A, proposes 8B+

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    Pietro Vidi has made the second ascent of Charles Albert's L'Ombre du Voyageur (f9A)in Salve,Haute-Savoie, in the French Prealps. He has proposed a grade of 8B+. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=783147
  • The Painted Wall by Luke Mehall

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    It is like any other start to a day of climbing in the Black Canyon. Dave and I are up before the sun, throwing down coffee and a quick breakfast, and assembling all the hardware needed for the day’s climb. We gently descend down the Cruise Gully, careful not to dislodge any loose rocks, with… https://climbingzine.com/painted-wall-luke-mehall/
  • Hauling systems: boost your 3:1 to a 5:1

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    Do you have a 3:1 hauling system set up, and need a little extra pulling power? Here's a simple way to turn it into a 5:1 with minimal extra gear. Premium Article available https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/hauling-systems-boost-your-31-to-a-51
  • An Influencer Talks to Athlete Janja Garnbret

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    YouTuber Magnus Midtbø touches base with one of the world's best climber The post An Influencer Talks to Athlete Janja Garnbret appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/an-influencer-talks-to-athlete-janja-garnbret/
  • Ethan Salvo Makes V15 First Ascent in Squamish

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    IMAX V15 is Squamish's newest five-star hard boulder problem The post Ethan Salvo Makes V15 First Ascent in Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/ethan-salvo-makes-v15-first-ascent-in-squamish/
  • Huge Landslide in New York’s Adirondacks

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    The landslide has dramatically changed the terrain around the Avalanche Pass trail The post Huge Landslide in New York’s Adirondacks appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/huge-landslide-in-new-yorks-adirondacks/
  • Alpinist’s New Speed Record and a Controversy

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    Three of the most iconic north face routes in the Alps were climbed in under 16 hours this spring The post Alpinist’s New Speed Record and a Controversy appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/alpinists-new-speed-record-and-a-controversy/
  • Climber Dies in Avalanche on K2

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    The tragedy happened as dozens of climbers prepare to make a summit attempt The post Climber Dies in Avalanche on K2 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climber-dies-in-avalanche-on-k2/
  • American Annie Sanders Makes History

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    She's the first American woman to win a gold in a Lead and Boulder World Cup The post American Annie Sanders Makes History appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/american-annie-sanders-makes-history/
  • Brad Gobright, Pure of Heart by Lucas Roman (Full Story)

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    by Lucas Roman. This story is published in Volume 18. Banner photo by Hobo Greg Brad Gobright is pure of heart. So pure, in fact, that he may never have faced a dilemma in all his life. That’s not exactly serving him well right now, as he’s stuck in a pickle of his own making,… https://climbingzine.com/brad-gobright-pure-of-heart-by-lucas-roman-full-story/
  • Fri Night Vid Everest Revisited 1924-2024

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    More than 100 years on from the tragic events of the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition, Julie Summers, the great niece of Sandy Irvine, and mountaineer and narrator Matt Sharman seek insights into the 1920s Everest expeditions in interviews with many well-know climbers, including Sir Chris Bonington, Rebecca Stephens, Krish Thapa, Dr. Mel... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=783084
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    Luke’s conversation with Sam MacIlwaine, who contributed the poem “Dirtbag” to Volume 25 of The Climbing Zine, and is also featured on the back cover of that issue. Subscribe/ score some books/clothes/stickers: https://shop.climbingzine.com/ Our sponsors for Season 7:  Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Scarpa: www.scarpa.com Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ photo by Jordi Llauradó https://climbingzine.com/from-tech-to-tolstoy-and-trad-climbing-with-sam-macilwaine/
  • Smart Crag Picks for Summer Sends

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    When the temperatures soar and you still want to climb, consider these tips when choosing your destination for the day The post Smart Crag Picks for Summer Sends appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/smart-crag-picks-for-summer-sends/
  • Noah Wheeler Climbing Two V15s in a Session

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    While on a short visit to Idaho, the V17 climber took down a series of Matt Fultz boulder problems The post Noah Wheeler Climbing Two V15s in a Session appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/noah-wheeler-climbing-two-v15s-in-a-session/
  • Ass Color, Ass Cam $10 by Stefanos Apostle (a poem)

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    Typical Sunday used gear peruse. Filing through overpriced  ultralights. Old green rock empire robot. Outdated, unwanted, undervalued…   “Perfect.”   This cam had chemistry, To be there for someone in the  thinnest of situations, In the wildest of areas, Attached at the hip.   Now devoid of adventure, Grown apart, Told that it’s not the… https://climbingzine.com/ass-color-ass-cam-10-by-stefanos-apostle-a-poem/
  • Andy Lamb announces FA of Event Horizon, 8C+

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    More than a year after making the ascent, Andy Lamb has announced the first ascent of Event Horizon (f8C+), at Grand Wall Boulders, in Squamish. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=783051
  • Kendal Mountain Festival 2025 Announces its First Ticket Release

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    Kendal Mountain Festival is releasing its first round of tickets for the 2025 event, which this year takes place 20-23 November. The highly-anticipated celebration of adventure, culture, nature and exploration brings thousands of people annuall... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=783042
  • The World’s First V15 Flash

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    Yannick Flohé recently made history with his first-go ascent of Foundation's Edge V15 The post The World’s First V15 Flash appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/the-worlds-first-v15-flash/