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  • How to safely shorten your tether

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    Need to shorten your connection to the anchor when using a tether? It's common to unclip and reclip your locking carabiner, but this can increase the chances of clipping it incorrectly. Here's a simple and more secure method. https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/how-to-safely-shorten-your-tether
  • Milne and McNeice both podium in Seoul

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    In the final Boulder World Cup of the 2024 season in Seoul Max Milne and Erin McNeice both podium with Silver and Bronze medals respectively; Dayan Akhtar finishes in 4th. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/milne-and-mcneice-both-podium-in-seoul/
  • Sean Bailey Opening The Doors of Perception V15

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    New send footage was just released of the striking Little Cottonwood Canyon bloc The post Sean Bailey Opening The Doors of Perception V15 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/sean-bailey-opening-the-doors-of-perception-v15/
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    The 17-year-old won this year's series, picking up a gold in Salt Lake City, a silver in Keqiao, and a bronze in Innsbruck along the way The post Japan Continues to Dominate Men’s Boulder World Cup – Sorato Anraku Wins 2024 Season appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/japan-continues-to-dominate-mens-boulder-world-cup-sorato-anraku-wins-2024-season/
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    Check out Access Fund's author page. https://www.climbing.com/news/merriam-woods-parking-lot/
  • In the Wake of Hurricane Helene, Climbers are Rallying

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    Some experts estimate the hurricane will be among the deadliest natural disasters in U.S. history. https://www.climbing.com/news/climbers-rally-hurricane-helene-aftermath/
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    This week's Friday Night Video follows Alex Honnold and Connor Herson on a weekend excursion around Yosemite Valley. They attempt some single-pitch testpieces such as New Leaf (5.13d) and Cosmic Debris (5.13b), before racking up for a quick jaunt up The Nose. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=775352
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    This 83-foot-tall wall—perhaps the world’s tallest home “woodie”—climbs through a retractable ceiling panel and boasts fantastic views of one of New York City’s poshest neighborhoods. https://www.climbing.com/places/worlds-tallest-home-wall-mistake/
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    The Alpha SL 30L is unbelievably light. How did it get that way? And can it hold up? https://www.climbing.com/gear/arcteryx-alpha-sl-backpack-reviewed/
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    We are 234 subscribers away from reaching our goal for our “Keep The Zine Alive” campaign. Subscribe here, Volume 25 is in the final stages of editing and goes to the printer later this month. https://shop.climbingzine.com/ https://climbingzine.com/keep-the-zine-alive-we-need-234-more-subscribers-to-meet-our-goal/
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    Kudos to the filmer for respecting this climber’s privacy while still capturing the drama. https://www.climbing.com/videos/yelling-climber-causes-altercation-at-crag/
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    In 2024, she won gold twice and placed fourth once to clinch the top spot in the standings The post Natalia Grossman Wins Overall Boulder World Cup Season Fourth Year in a Row appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/natalia-grossman-wins-overall-boulder-world-cup-season-fourth-year-in-a-row/
  • Team USA’s Annie Sanders Wins First World Cup Gold

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    The 17-year-old bested some of the world's best comp climbers at the final Boulder World Cup of 2024 The post Team USA’s Annie Sanders Wins First World Cup Gold appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/team-usas-annie-sanders-wins-first-world-cup-gold/
  • The 2024 Banff Summit of Excellence Recipients Announced

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    The annual event will take place in the Canadian Rockies this fall The post The 2024 Banff Summit of Excellence Recipients Announced appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/the-2024-banff-summit-of-excellence-recipients-announced/
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    GB Climbing's Max Milne and Erin NcNeice won silver and bronze respectively at the IFSC Boulder World Cup in Seoul, South Korea today. McNeice's bronze is her first-ever IFSC World Cup medal. GB teammate Dayan Akhtar also made his first IFSC World Cup final and finished 4th. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=775333
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    A four-person team comprising Pate Whittaker, Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll, Sean Warren and Julia Cassou have recently made the first ascent of Rhy-shin (F8b, R A2+) on Mirror Wall, Greenland. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/whittaker-o-driscoll-warren-and-cassou-climb-new-route-on-mirror-wall-greenland/
  • Climbers Buy Land in U.S.A. to Secure Access

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    Climbers can now enjoy secure access to a crag in New Hampshire The post Climbers Buy Land in U.S.A. to Secure Access appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climbers-buy-land-in-u-s-a-to-secure-access/
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    Our new integrated social platform offers personalized content, community engagement, and seamless activity tracking—all in one place. https://www.climbing.com/news/climbing-launches-social-media-outdoors/
  • Connor Herson Climbs New 5.15a in Squamish

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    Midnight Way follows a difficult line in Paradise Valley. It's one of several hard climbs Herson did in Canada this year The post Connor Herson Climbs New 5.15a in Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/connor-herson-climbs-new-5-15a-in-squamish/
  • Switzerland Lost 10% of Glaciers in Two Years

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    The change in landscape has forced Switzerland and Italy to redraw their border The post Switzerland Lost 10% of Glaciers in Two Years appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/switzerland-lost-10-of-glaciers-in-two-years/