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  • Famous Rock Climbing Film Released Online

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    Udo Neumann is one of the world’s most famous high performance climbers, and he’s been at the centre of climbing […] The post Famous Rock Climbing Film Released Online appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/famous-rock-climbing-film-released-online/
  • Climbing 10 Gunks 5.10 Trad Routes in a Day

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    A great tick-list to guide your next trip to one of the most popular crag's on America's east coast The post Climbing 10 Gunks 5.10 Trad Routes in a Day appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/climbing-10-gunks-5-10-trad-routes-in-a-day/
  • Old School Ron Kauk on Yosemite’s Rostrum

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    Vintage footage of one of America's great rock climbers on a route that he made the first free ascent of The post Old School Ron Kauk on Yosemite’s Rostrum appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/old-school-ron-kauk-on-yosemites-rostrum/
  • Falling Rock Injures Climber on El Capitan

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    A dislodged block resulted in a serious hand injury, the climbers were able to rappel without a rescue The post Falling Rock Injures Climber on El Capitan appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/falling-rock-injures-climber-on-el-capitan/
  • IFSC Boulder World Cup Prague 2024 - Report

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    The penultimate round of the IFSC Boulder World Cup took place in Prague, Czechia last weekend. Dohyun Lee of Korea and Natalia Grossman of the USA won gold in two suspenseful finals. Great Britain's Olympic Champion Toby Roberts won bronze after a gutsy fight in the men's event. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=775030
  • Surprising Results at Men’s Boulder World Cup in Prague

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    Hard boulders and few tops defined the second last Boulder World Cup of the season The post Surprising Results at Men’s Boulder World Cup in Prague appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/surprising-results-at-mens-boulder-world-cup-in-prague/
  • Climbs Fall Apart by Luke Mehall (an excerpt)

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    And so castles made of sand Fall into the sea eventually —Jimi Hendrix, “Castles Made of Sand”  “Did you hear the Crooked Arrow Spire fell down?” my buddy, Ben Kiessel, asked me.  Another one bites the dust, I thought. I used to be surprised when I heard a climb or a major section of a… https://climbingzine.com/climbs-fall-apart-by-luke-mehall-an-excerpt/
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    We pride ourselves on independent distribution. Below is a list of our beloved retailers where you can find our zines, books, and merchandise. Don’t see your favorite shop/bookstore/gym on this list? Give us an email at luke@climbingzine.com or check out our online store.  (Banner photo by Jake Burchmore) Arizona: Bright Side Bookshop (Flagstaff) California  Bear… https://climbingzine.com/where-to-find-the-climbing-zine-independent-outlets/
  • From Self Harm to Self Love by Kaya Lindsay

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    Trigger Warning This article discusses self-harm.   “Look at my hands!” I hold my blistered and scabbed knuckles out to my friend Alison. She isn’t as impressed as I hoped she’d be.   It is 2017, and it’s my first week of trad climbing. I’m in Yosemite Valley, and until recently, I’ve always had the… https://climbingzine.com/from-self-harm-to-self-love-by-kaya-lindsay/
  • Kille adds new Llanberis testpiece Patrescence (E9 7a)

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    Angus Kille has added Patrescence (E9 7a) - another testpiece to the Nant Peris Quarry near Llanberis in north Wales. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/kille-adds-new-llanberis-testpiece-patrescence-e9-7a/
  • Iconic Alpinist and Author Chris Jones Dies

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    He established bold new alpine routes and wrote one of the most influential climbing books ever The post Iconic Alpinist and Author Chris Jones Dies appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/iconic-alpinist-and-author-chris-jones-dies/
  • Review of the Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Hiker

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    Nikki Marks shares her thoughts after a multi-day hike in Newfoundland's Gros Morne National Park The post Review of the Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Hiker appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/gear/review-of-the-lowa-renegade-gtx-mid-hiker/
  • Hard Bouldering with Nina Williams and Daniel Woods

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    A new film featuring the first ascent of Adrenaline V16 in Colorado The post Hard Bouldering with Nina Williams and Daniel Woods appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/hard-bouldering-with-nina-williams-and-daniel-woods/
  • New Film on Legendary Alpinist Jamie Logan

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    A must-see film about one of America's great alpine climbers, who, with Mugs Stump, opened a bold new route in the Rockies in the 1970s The post New Film on Legendary Alpinist Jamie Logan appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/new-film-on-legendary-alpinist-jamie-logan/
  • Fri Night Vid Anna Hazelnutt on Peace 8b/5.13d

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    Tonight's Friday Night Video follows US climber - and British trad aficionado - Anna Hazelnutt as she repeatsPeace (5.13d/8b) in Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774962
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    Celebrating 50 years of inspiring adventures worldwide, Osprey, the renowned pack specialist, is marking this milestone with the launch of an epic competition, offering the chance to win up to 7500 towards an unforgettable adventure. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774961
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    You will find no sweeping mountain panoramas or harrowing whippers in the new climbing film "Jamie." Instead, we see a process of self-realization as Logan navigates a community of climbers who can be inexperienced grappling with the fluidity of gender. https://www.climbing.com/videos/new-film-about-trans-climber-jamie-logan/
  • I’d Recommend This Gear Even If It Wasn’t on Sale

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    Three pairs of climbing shoes, a down hoodie, a sport harness—these are my personal favorite climbing deals of the week. https://www.climbing.com/gear/id-recommend-this-gear-even-if-it-wasnt-on-sale/
  • Weekend Whipper: Be Careful With Those High Clips…

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    That looked rather exciting. https://www.climbing.com/videos/missed-clip-causes-climbing-accident/
  • Kai Lightner Climbs 5.14d in Colorado

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    Since moving to Colorado, Rifle has become one of his local crags The post Kai Lightner Climbs 5.14d in Colorado appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/kai-lightner-climbs-5-14d-in-colorado/