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  • Squamish Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Park

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    The Dryden Creek wildfire has grown to be over 20 hectares The post Squamish Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Park appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/squamish-wildfire-forces-evacuation-of-park/
  • Another Climber Dies on Denali in 2025

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    Denali National Park has released a press statement about the identity of the climber The post Another Climber Dies on Denali in 2025 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/another-climber-dies-on-denali-in-2025/
  • Jonathan Siegrist Climbs 5.15a in Wyoming

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    The leading American climber has sent Hard Twisted at Lander The post Jonathan Siegrist Climbs 5.15a in Wyoming appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/jonathan-siegrist-climbs-5-15a-in-wyoming/
  • Adam Ondra Retires From Boulder Comps

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    "I did not expect to be emotional, but I am," said Ondra after competing at his final Boulder World Cup The post Adam Ondra Retires From Boulder Comps appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/adam-ondra-retires-from-boulder-comps/
  • Toby Roberts Talks Lackluster Start to 2025 Comp Season

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    The Paris Olympic champion has been having a tough year on the World Cup circuit The post Toby Roberts Talks Lackluster Start to 2025 Comp Season appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/toby-roberts-talks-lackluster-start-to-2025-comp-season/
  • Five Tips to Rock Climb in Wildfire Smoke

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    Air quality warnings have been issued, but it doesn't mean that you can't get out for some climbing The post Five Tips to Rock Climb in Wildfire Smoke appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/five-tips-to-rock-climb-in-wildfire-smoke/
  • Honnold in New Hollywood Horror Trailer

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    The Sound will be released in late June, watch the trailer below The post Honnold in New Hollywood Horror Trailer appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/honnold-in-new-hollywood-horror-trailer/
  • Schalck and Bertone lead French rout in Prague

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    Mejdi Schalck and Oriane Bertone took both golds in the weather-affected Prague WC Boulder round over the weekend; French team-mates took two further medals also. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/schalck-and-bertone-lead-french-rout-in-prague/
  • The “fish eye” anchor

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    A double loop bowline on a bight is a good starting point for various types of anchors. Here's one application, the “fisheye”. Make a three-piece anchor with a 120 cm sling? Yep! Learn all about it here. Premium Article available https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/the-fish-eye-anchor
  • Steve McClure on his 'pegless' ascent of Yma O Hyd, E10 7a

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    Once you decide to go 'pegless' you are kind of committed, you can't exactly grab a peg if you get tired, and with just cams on your rack it's gonna be a fiddly effort if you fluff a placement to try and clip a peg instead! https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=782107
  • Climber Rescued After Fall on B.C. Mountain

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    A climber suffered an injury to their leg after a slide down an alpine slope The post Climber Rescued After Fall on B.C. Mountain appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climber-rescued-after-fall-on-b-c-mountain/
  • A Wildfire is Out of Control in Squamish

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    The town of Squamish has asked motorists to not stop to observe the fire The post A Wildfire is Out of Control in Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/a-wildfire-is-out-of-control-in-squamish/
  • Yosemite Bans Flag Hanging on El Capitan

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    Displaying flags on El Capitan and other Yosemite rock faces has historically served as a means of protest The post Yosemite Bans Flag Hanging on El Capitan appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/yosemite-bans-flag-hanging-on-el-capitan/
  • Rock Climbing History Made in Yosemite

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    Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau have climbed the Yosemite Triple in under 24 hours The post Rock Climbing History Made in Yosemite appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/rock-climbing-history-made-in-yosemite/
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    https://www.accessfund.org/latest-news/just-in-judge-blocks-oak-flat-land-exchange-while-lawsuit-proceeds
  • Alex Honnold: Help Access Fund Protect Public Lands

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    https://www.accessfund.org/latest-news/alex-honnold-climbing-changed-my-life-lets-protect-it-together
  • IFSC World Cup 2025 Prague: Boulder Results

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    With home nation - and global - favourite Adam Ondra reporting that this would be his last ever appearance on the Boulder World Cup circuit, the Prague World Cup was one that offered plenty to remember, albeit not always for the reasons you might expect... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=782091
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    For Sara Rosecrans, banner photo of Sara by Meg LaHatte   Give me the words to describe the blue I see when my eyes are barely cracked.   Give me the tools to plaster my body to the desert wall and watch for centuries as the world is eroded into new meaning.   Give me… https://climbingzine.com/a-new-set-of-eyes-by-turner-wyatt-a-poem-for-sara-rosecrans/
  • Women’s Boulder World Cup Final Cancelled

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    The event in Prague was cancelled due to high winds. Podium placements were decided by semi-final results. The post Women’s Boulder World Cup Final Cancelled appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/womens-boulder-world-cup-final-cancelled/
  • Seb Bouin establishes Croatia's hardest route

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    Seb Bouin has made the first ascent of Croatia's hardest route, Vidra la Vida, 9b/+. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=782079