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  • A 16-Pitch Run-Out Chossy Seaside Traverse

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    A new film just dropped about a 2021 repeat of one of the longest traverses in the U.K. The post A 16-Pitch Run-Out Chossy Seaside Traverse appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/a-16-pitch-run-out-chossy-seaside-traverse/
  • Pete Dawson gets fourth ascent of The Bastard at Rubicon

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    Pete Dawson has made a coveted ascent of the Rubicon test-piece The Bastard. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/pete-dawson-gets-fourth-ascent-of-the-bastard-at-rubicon/
  • Brooke Raboutou Wins Deep Water Solo Comp

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    Fresh off winning an Olympic silver medal, Raboutou was back on top of the podium in New York The post Brooke Raboutou Wins Deep Water Solo Comp appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/brooke-raboutou-wins-deep-water-solo-comp/
  • Mejdi Schalck Climbing Deadlift V14

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    The bloc was one of many hard sends for the visiting French climber during a short Squamish trip The post Mejdi Schalck Climbing Deadlift V14 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/mejdi-schalck-climbing-deadlift-v14/
  • Can Climbing Outrun Its Own Elitism with Inclusive Gym Pricing?

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    Indoor climbing has gotten so expensive that the American Alpine Club officially considers it an "access issue." Is there anything we can do to stop climbing from becoming an elites-only pursuit like skiing or golf? https://www.climbing.com/places/climbing-gyms-are-too-expensive/
  • Janja Garnbret and Toby Roberts Before Winning Olympic Gold

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    A new series with footage from 2023 has been released by National Geographic. Watch the first two episodes, of four, below The post Janja Garnbret and Toby Roberts Before Winning Olympic Gold appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/janja-garnbret-and-toby-roberts-before-winning-olympic-gold/
  • Van Planet by Marina Hansen

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    Living on the road feels like traveling through space in a spaceship. You are in your car spaceship, flying in your little capsule alongside your fellow space travelers, zooming along the interstates and through infinite emptiness in a martian land.   Banner art and story by Marina Hansen, published in Volume 20, now available   … https://climbingzine.com/van-planet-by-marina-hansen/
  • 10 Hardest Routes Alex Megos Has Climbed

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    Here's an up-to-date list of the most difficult sport climbs redpointed by one of the world's strongest The post 10 Hardest Routes Alex Megos Has Climbed appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/10-hardest-routes-alex-megos-has-climbed/
  • British Bouldering Championships 2024 - Results

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    The 2024 British Bouldering Championships took place last weekend at Last Sun Dance in Leeds.Zo Peetermans and Sam Butterworth claimed their first British Boulder Champion titles. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774226
  • James Pearson suggests hard E11 for Echo Wall

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    A few weeks after his second ascent of Echo Wall on Ben Nevis, Scotland James shares his thoughts on the route and in particular the grade. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/james-pearson-suggests-hard-e11-for-echo-wall/
  • 2001 K7 Expedition with Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Brady Robinson

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    We'll be sharing some old videos of expeditions and climbs for those newer climbers who've never seen them The post 2001 K7 Expedition with Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Brady Robinson appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/2001-k7-expedition-with-conrad-anker-jimmy-chin-and-brady-robinson/
  • Highland Phone Masts - Conservationists Call for Government Rethink

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    The rollout of 4G infrastructure to Scotland's most remote hills and glens should be reviewed urgently by the new UK Government, a coalition of rural, wildlife and conservation bodies has said. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774218
  • James Pearson shares thoughts on Echo Wall, suggests 'hard E11'

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    James Pearson offers his thoughts on the grade of Dave MacLeod's Echo Wall on Ben Nevis. Earlier this month, we reported that James Pearson had made the long-awaited second ascent of Echo Wall on the north face of Ben Nevis, Scotland and interviewed him about the experience. His ascent came 16 years after the route ... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774192
  • $25 Mega Sale Bundle: Volumes 15 – 20 + Stickers

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    Score six zines, and three stickers for only $25. The most “Mega” of our Mega Sales! MEGA SALE Volumes 15 – 20 + Stickers https://climbingzine.com/25-mega-sale-bundle-volumes-15-20-stickers/
  • James Pearson shares thoughts on Echo Wall, suggests 'hard E11'

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    James Pearson offers his thoughts on the grade of Dave MacLeod's Echo Wall on Ben Nevis. Earlier this month, we reported that James Pearson had made the long-awaited second ascent of Echo Wall on the north face of Ben Nevis, Scotland and interviewed him about the experience. His ascent came 16 years after the route ... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774192
  • $25 Mega Sale Bundle: Volumes 15 – 20 + Stickers

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    Score six zines, and three stickers for only $25. The most “Mega” of our Mega Sales! MEGA SALE Volumes 15 – 20 + Stickers https://climbingzine.com/25-mega-sale-bundle-volumes-15-20-stickers/
  • Climbers Traverse 9 Famous Dolomite Peaks

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    This is the first time this climb has been recorded and likely the first time it's been climbed in a push The post Climbers Traverse 9 Famous Dolomite Peaks appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/climbers-traverse-9-famous-dolomite-peaks/
  • Anna Hazelnutt Climbing a Famous 5.13d Slab

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    Peace is a 45-metre technical route found in Yosemite National Park. It was first climbed nearly 30 years ago The post Anna Hazelnutt Climbing a Famous 5.13d Slab appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/anna-hazelnutt-climbing-a-famous-5-13d-slab/
  • Alex Megos Sends a Flatanger 5.14d on His Second Go

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    It was his first time ever sending a route while wearing two kneepads The post Alex Megos Sends a Flatanger 5.14d on His Second Go appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/alex-megos-sends-a-flatanger-5-14d-on-his-second-go/
  • Where the Heck Does Janja Garnbret Go From Here?

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    We chatted with Garnbret about pre-competition pressure, her finger-injury scare, her friendship with Brooke Raboutou—and more. https://www.climbing.com/people/janja-garnbret-post-olympic-2024-interview/