The V15 climber was encouraged by Will Bosi to give the difficult sport climb a try The post Jana Švecová is Projecting Excalibur 5.15c appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/jana-svecova-is-projecting-excalibur-5-15c/

Some of the hardest bouldering sends of the year The post Five V16 Sends in 2024, So Far appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/five-v16-sends-in-2024-so-far/

Are you a climber with a deep editorial background? We want to hear from you. https://www.climbing.com/news/hiring-climbing-editor/

On a sport-heavy weekend in the UK, the IFSCLead and Speed World Cup in Chamonix had to compete with both the Euros and Wimbledon finals. Ever the spectacle, this round of the IFSC circuit set against the mountain backdrop of Mont Blanc and the surrounding Chamonix Aiguilles certainly didn't disappoint. GB Climbing's Toby Roberts con... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=772875

It's the 20-year-old's second time standing atop a Lead World Cup podium The post American Colin Duffy Wins Gold at Chamonix World Cup appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/american-colin-duffy-wins-gold-at-chamonix-world-cup/

Summer. It’s a time when many climbers seek out cooler conditions on or near the water. And whether you’re climbing above the ocean, by a river, or near a lake, there are a few things to know before you go. https://www.accessfund.org/latest-news/4-tips-for-waterfront-climbing

Looking to blend climbing and leisure? You can't go wrong at one of these beachside climbing areas. https://www.climbing.com/places/the-10-best-beachside-climbing-destinations/

Vadim Druelle has smashed FKT up Nanga Parbat The post New Fastest Time Up Himalayan Peak appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-fastest-time-up-himalayan-peak/

Outdoor climbing that's as fashionable as it is functional The post The best cragging clothes for summer appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/gear/buyers-guide/the-best-cragging-clothes-for-summer/

Two of the world's best rock climbers team up for a YouTube video The post Alex Megos and Magnus Midtbø Go Training appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/alex-megos-and-magnus-midtbo-go-training/

The pair climb a few hard blocs in the Canadian town in a new short film from Tension The post Squamish Bouldering with Zach Galla and Ethan Salvo appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/squamish-bouldering-with-zach-galla-and-ethan-salvo/

He'll be facing off against many of his fellow Paris Olympians at the Lead World Cup in Chamonix The post Adam Ondra Returns to World Cup This Weekend – Here’s How to Watch appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/adam-ondra-returns-to-world-cup-this-weekend-heres-how-to-watch/

From V14 to V17, there's a wide range of bouldering accomplishments for those who have performed at the highest level of sport climbing The post How Hard Have 5.15c Climbers Bouldered? appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/how-hard-have-5-15c-climbers-bouldered/

If it wasn’t for Middendorf, your portaledges would collapse in storms and Camp 4 would be a parking lot. He was also a prolific first ascentionist, a devoted father, and a loving husband. https://www.climbing.com/people/remembering-john-middendorf/

At the AAC, we believe that addressing equity issues in climbing is not mutually exclusive from best business practices. That is why, in partnership with The North Face, we designed a Pay What You Can (PWYC) toolkit, a free resource for gyms who want to offer alternative payment models alongside—or in place of—traditional membership structures. Although much of our work at the AAC is outdoor-centric, we recognize that many climbers are introduced to the sport through a gym, and therefore a holistic approach to climbing access requires us to consider challenges across the climbing spectrum, including indoor climbing. Our hope is that with our toolkit, gyms can implement sustainable PWYC models that offer a product that is attainable for those in under-represented income brackets, with the added benefit of increasing these gyms’s memberships and maintaining a profitable business. We examined 47 existing Pay What You Can (PWYC) programs within the climbing gym industry, interviewing 16 program leaders for further study, in order to analyze the viability and best practices of PWYC programs. While PWYC programs take on many forms, they all share an essential goal: to provide financial options for individuals and families who are otherwise unable to afford a gym’s day pass or membership at “standard” rates. In this toolkit you will find: https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2024/7/12/pay-what-you-can-pwyc-toolkit

With a route name like “Slammin’,” perhaps this violent whipper isn’t so surprising. https://www.climbing.com/videos/watch-large-climbing-fall-gunks/

For years, Sam Weir was one of Colorado’s most prolific boulderers, sending dozens of boulders graded V14 and V15 while also holding a full time job. When he moved to Europe, he largely dropped off social media. But he’s only gotten better. https://www.climbing.com/people/sam-weir-profile/

An unknown American climber found the corpse, searched it for identification, and found a perfectly preserved driver’s license alongside various personal affects. https://www.climbing.com/news/body-of-american-climber-found-in-peru/

Long before we decide, the path is carved for us. Sliced through existence to be forged for this one, and beyond. The goals we strive for in this life, the roles we thrive in, the roads we stride on, all to guide us through the night of our own inner selves, as we run from… https://climbingzine.com/arnos-dragon-by-devin-dabney-a-poem/

The White Rim in Canyonlands, Utah, has some of the world's best and hardest roof cracks. But climbing there takes planning and insider knowledge—get those permits now! https://www.climbing.com/places/white-rim-climbing/