From new V17s to historical repeats, it was a memorable year in the world of bouldering The post 10 of the Best Boulderers Globally in 2024 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/10-of-the-best-boulderers-globally-in-2024/

Watch the story of the first ascent of Mother Earth, one of Australia's hardest gear routes The post Gripping 5.13d Trad First Ascent in Australia appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/gripping-5-13d-trad-first-ascent-in-australia/

100 Stars at Stanage follows two climbers, Harry and Richard, as they take on a unique challenge at Stanage Edge: climbing 100 stars in a single day, all in support of Climbers Against Cancer (CAC). The film explores the physical and emotional journey of these climbers, delving into themes of friendship and ageing. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=777396

Nathan Phillips has made the sought-after first ascent of a long-standing project in Brione, Switzerland, naming it Deep Fake and grading it 8C+. The problem is Phillips' hardest boulder ascent to date. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=777394

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Here's a collection of just some of the most inspiring and headline-making all-gear ascents this past year The post Five Memorable Hard Trad Climbs of 2024 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/five-memorable-hard-trad-climbs-of-2024/

We published 51 new Weekend Whippers in 2024. These three are our favorites. https://www.climbing.com/videos/best-weekend-whippers-2024/

One climber’s quest for the promised land. https://www.climbing.com/places/classic-5-9-rock-climb/

A new film featuring an historical Alps ascent was just released for free The post Winter Ascent of Grandes Jorasses North Face appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/winter-ascent-of-grandes-jorasses-north-face/

Rappelling isn’t the only way to get down a cliff; another option is the self-lower. There are a few considerations, pros and cons, learn ‘em here. Premium Article available https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/descend-by-self-lowering

Renowned boulderer Mike Adams has recently swopped his bouldering pad for harness, double ropes and wires/cams and has been hammering the trad classics big time! https://www.climber.co.uk/news/mike-adams-talks-about-his-getting-back-into-trad-autumn-sends/

British climber Nathan Phillips made the first ascent earlier this month The post Deep Fake Is a New V16 in Ticino appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/deep-fake-is-a-new-v16-in-ticino/

Conditions are prime right now in parts of Europe for late-year projecting The post Prudence Morgan-Wood and Claudia Ghisolfi Climb 5.14b appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/prudence-morgan-wood-and-claudia-ghisolfi-climb-5-14b/

If you have climbing goals in 2025 or just want casual wear perfect your post-climb look, then this is the perfect time to stock up on gear The post Best Boxing Day climbing deals appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/gear/buyers-guide/best-boxing-day-climbing-deals/

We just came across an unexpected find in the Zine storage: a small box of Volume 13s. Now posted up for sale. Score one if you can! RARE ZINE The Climbing Zine Volume 13 https://climbingzine.com/rare-zine-volume-13-just-posted-up-for-sale/

Tyler Andrews set several mountain running speed records this year, including in the Himalayas The post New Aconcagua Speed Record by American appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-aconcagua-speed-record-by-american/

On Dec. 25, 1994, Conrad Anker and Steve Gerberding made the first ascent of a Patagonian route called Tomahawk The post A 130-Year History of Climbing on Christmas appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/a-130-year-history-of-climbing-on-christmas/

Bouin breaks down Stefano Ghisolfi's Lapsus 5.15a in a newly released film The post Seb Bouin Climbing a Historic Italian 5.15a appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/seb-bouin-climbing-a-historic-italian-5-15a/

Coach and elite climber Cameron Hörst explains why climbers might not be strong enough for their project–and what training they should be doing instead. https://www.climbing.com/skills/training/too-weak-for-your-sport-project-heres-what-to-do-about-that/

In this episode, we sit down with legend Jack Tackle to discuss all things cutting edge. We begin by diving into the many first ascents of Jack’s own alpinism career, his progress as a climber, and his deep history with the AAC. We cover the evolution of adventure grants in climbing, how the AAC’s Cutting Edge Grant got started, and why it’s the premiere climbing grant in today’s climbing scene. We also cover the last few years of successes that have come out of Cutting Edge Grant expeditions, a behind the scenes look at some of the considerations these alpinists face when pursuing such high-end objectives, and how Jack’s experience can shed light on the significance of these ascents. Plus, we cover some of the other AAC grants and how they meet the needs of climbers at all levels.  We don’t cover the exact details of the expedition planning process, or how important it is for these expeditions to be respectful and cognizant of both local cultures and environmental issues, or what happens when things go disastrously wrong. That’s for another episode! If you love following the cutting edge of climbing, or are considering applying to the Cutting Edge Grant yourself this year, or want to soak up Jack’s wisdom, this dive into the history and present of adventure grants is a fascinating look at the logistics it takes to pursue the cutting edge!  You still have time to apply to the 2024 Cutting Edge Grant, presented by Black Diamond! Apply before midnight on Dec 31, 2024. Apply to the Cutting Edge Grant Learn More About Jack Tackle’s Legendary Alpine Climbing Career Apply to Other AAC Grants https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2024/12/23/climb-behind-the-scenes-of-the-cutting-edge-grant-with-jack-tackle