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  • These Climbers Have Done V17 and 5.15c

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    Will Bosi just joined a short list of climbers who've completed two of the hardest grades in rock climbing The post These Climbers Have Done V17 and 5.15c appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/these-climbers-have-done-v17-and-5-15c/
  • Will Bosi makes the second ascent of Excalibur, 9b+

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    Will Bosi has made the second ascent of Stefano Ghisolfi's Excalibur, 9b+, at Drena, near Arco, Italy. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778536
  • Will Bosi Makes Second Ascent of Excalibur 5.15c

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    It's the V17 climber's hardest sport route to date The post Will Bosi Makes Second Ascent of Excalibur 5.15c appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/will-bosi-makes-second-ascent-of-excalibur-5-15c/
  • Will Bosi gets second ascent of Excalibur (F9b+), Arco

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    Will Bosi has made the historic second ascent of Excalibur (F9b+), Stefano Ghisolfi’s Arco testpiece, after spending 21 days on the route. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/will-bosi-gets-second-ascent-of-excalibur-f9b-arco/
  • Jakob Schubert storms Swiss Blocs including a Font 8c+ repeat

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    Jakob Schubert reports multiple ascents on the Swiss blocs including the second ascent of Story of Three Worlds (Font 8C+). https://www.climber.co.uk/news/jakob-schubert-storms-swiss-blocs-including-a-font-8c-repeat/
  • Dirtbag Love Story Contest

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    Send us your tales of climbing love https://www.climbing.com/people/dirtbag-love-story-contest/
  • 6 Proven Ways to Turn Your Belaytionship into a Relationship

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    aka, How to Seduce Your Climbing Partner https://www.climbing.com/people/seduce-your-climbing-partner-belaytionship-into-relationship/
  • Jakob Schubert storms Swiss Blocs

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    Jakob Schubert reports multiple ascents on the Swiss blocs including the second ascent of Story of Three Worlds (Font 8C+). https://www.climber.co.uk/news/jakob-schubert-storms-swiss-blocs/
  • Kevin Howett wins award for excellence in Mountain Culture

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    Kevin Howett has been awarded The Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture, sponsored by JAHAMA Highland Estates. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/kevin-howett-wins-award-for-excellence-in-mountain-culture/
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    Only one climbers has climbed these 100 peaks and nobody has done them all in one year The post 100 Greatest Peaks of New Zealand and the American Trying to Climb Them appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/100-greatest-peaks-of-new-zealand-and-the-american-trying-to-climb-them/
  • Adam Ondra Flashes El Elegido, 8B+/C

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    Adam Ondra has made a flash ascent of El Elegido, 8B+/C in La Pedriza, Spain. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778504
  • Microspikes vs Crampons - Safety Advice Issued

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    Following a survey of winter hill-goers, which revealed a sizeable minority who were unsure of the differences between key items of winter safety equipment, Mountaineering Scotland has issued advice on the pros and cons of using microspikes ver... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778501
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    Kahtoola, the market leader in flexible footwear traction and manufacturer of other products designed to make the outdoors more accessible to everyone, celebrates its 25th anniversary with a continued commitment to sustainable growth, product i... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778500
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    Petr Vicha and Danny Menšík freed the 450-meter northeast face of Poland’s highest peak, Rysy, over three demanding days. https://www.climbing.com/news/free-ascent-m9-alpine-climb/
  • These Gym Tips by Adam Ondra Will Help You Climb Better

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    As part of a YouTube series, the climber with the most 5.15 sends to date shares tips that new climbers can use to improve The post These Gym Tips by Adam Ondra Will Help You Climb Better appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/these-gym-tips-by-adam-ondra-will-help-you-climb-better/
  • Shawn Raboutou Climbs New 5.14d in Argentina

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    This is the only route graded 5.14d in the country after one climbed in 2016 was downgraded The post Shawn Raboutou Climbs New 5.14d in Argentina appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/shawn-raboutou-climbs-new-5-14d-in-argentina/
  • Jakob Schubert is First to Repeat Swiss V16

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    The first ascent was by Shawn Raboutou, watch both ascents of Story of Three Worlds below The post Jakob Schubert is First to Repeat Swiss V16 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/jakob-schubert-is-first-to-repeat-swiss-v16/
  • How to Plan A Successful Spring Break Climbing Trip

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    Get the timing, destination, goals, and more right https://www.climbing.com/places/how-to-plan-a-spring-break-climbing-trip/
  • 8B+, 8B+/C, and E9 in one week for Mat Wright

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    Within the space of a single week, Mat Wright has made the first ascent of a new E9 route One Inch Punch (E9 7a), the second ascent of Will Bosi's Harambe (f8B+), and the third ascent of Malc Smith's Gutbuster (f8B+). https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778491
  • New Women’s Speed Record on Aconcagua

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    Lenka Poláčková climbed Mount Everest last year without supplementary oxygen The post New Women’s Speed Record on Aconcagua appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-womens-speed-record-on-aconcagua/