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  • Paraclimbing Will Debut at the LA28 Paralympics!

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    It's been a long road to get here. Let's take a look at the history. https://www.climbing.com/competition/olympics/paraclimbing-debut-la28-paralympics/
  • Tom Randall Tackles Concrete Offwidth Roof Crack

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    The Berlin bridge project is likely the most difficult concrete crack he's attempted yet The post Tom Randall Tackles Concrete Offwidth Roof Crack appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/tom-randall-tackles-concrete-offwidth-roof-crack/
  • These 40 Climbers Are Competing in the Olympics

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    20 men and 20 women will participate in the Boulder & Lead event in Paris at the beginning of August The post These 40 Climbers Are Competing in the Olympics appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/these-40-climbers-are-competing-in-the-olympics/
  • Emma Twyford repeats Mission Impossible (E9/F8b)

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    Emma Twyford has repeated the classic Ogwen Valley test piece, Mission Impossible (E9/F8b). https://www.climber.co.uk/news/emma-twyford-repeats-mission-impossible-e9-f8b/
  • Remembering Keita Kurakami, Renowned Japanese Trad Climber

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    “Should I prioritize saving my life, or should I prioritize climbing? When I thought about it, I became convinced climbing was an essential part of my life.” https://www.climbing.com/news/keita-kurakami-dies-mount-fuji/
  • Emma Twyford climbs Mission Impossible, E9 6c

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    Emma Twyford has made the ninth ascent, and second female ascent, of Mission Impossible, at Gallt Yr Ogof, in Gwynedd, Wales. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=772548
  • Alex Honnold Free-Soloing a Desert Tower

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    A video of the world's best free-soloist climbing splitter sandstone cracks The post Alex Honnold Free-Soloing a Desert Tower appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/alex-honnold-free-soloing-a-desert-tower/
  • 10 Epic Rock Climbs by Legend Peter Croft

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    From daring free-solos to iconic traverses, here are just a few of his many amazing climbs over the decades The post 10 Epic Rock Climbs by Legend Peter Croft appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/10-epic-rock-climbs-by-legend-peter-croft/
  • Nearly 200 Climbers Set for Savage Mountain

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    Climbers are preparing to attempt K2, Broad Peak and other famous mountains in the Karakoram The post Nearly 200 Climbers Set for Savage Mountain appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/nearly-200-climbers-set-for-savage-mountain/
  • New Spicy Trad Starts up Hard Boulder

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    Matt Heliker has extended a V11 to the top of a cliff up some run-out terrain in the U.K. The post New Spicy Trad Starts up Hard Boulder appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-spicy-trad-starts-up-hard-boulder/
  • Introducing The Microdose Mixtape

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    Introducing our first ever mixtape from The Climbing Zine. The Microdose Mixtape pairs Luke Mehall’s spoken word poetry, with the music of Devin Dabney. Enjoy. Merch is available here: https://shop.climbingzine.com/ Tapes and vinyl will be available shortly https://climbingzine.com/introducing-the-microdose-mixtape/
  • 2024 Olympic Climbing Schedule, Dates and Times to Watch

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    How to watch Olympic Sport Climbing at Paris 2024 (Lead & Boulder Combined, or Speed). https://www.climbing.com/competition/olympics/how-to-watch-olympic-sport-climbing-paris-2024/
  • Meet the Climbers on Team USA!

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    The United States is sending a full slate of eight climbers to Paris—four for the Speed discipline and four for the Combined Boulder & Lead. https://www.climbing.com/competition/olympics/meet-team-usas-climbers/
  • Alpine Climbing Tips for Gumbies

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    Alpine climbing is dangerous, here are some reminders before heading out The post Alpine Climbing Tips for Gumbies appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/alpine-climbing-tips-for-gumbies/
  • Spend July 4 Long Weekend Climbing Trad in the Gunks

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    If you like plugging gear then be sure to make a plan to visit this New York State location The post Spend July 4 Long Weekend Climbing Trad in the Gunks appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/spend-july-4-long-weekend-climbing-trad-in-the-gunks/
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    When a cadre of climbers developed one of New England’s biggest sport crags, weekend warriors came in droves. The problem? Climbing in Merriam Woods wasn’t exactly allowed. https://www.climbing.com/places/sport-climbing-new-hampshire/
  • Portugal Bouldering with Will Bosi

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    Sintra has some incredible boulders – watch Bosi sample a few, including a V14 repeat, a V12 FA, and attempts on a hard unclimbed project The post Portugal Bouldering with Will Bosi appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/portugal-bouldering-with-will-bosi/
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    Innsbruck closed with Janja Garnbret with double Golds whilst Sohta Amagasa and Jakob Schubert get the Gold in Men’s Boulder and Lead and Toby Roberts gets Bronze in Lead and 4th in Boulder https://www.climber.co.uk/news/innsbruck-double-gold-for-garnbret-whilst-roberts-podiums-with-a-bronze-in-lead/
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    OTG is ideal for boulderers and sport climbers with a performance-oriented mindset, particularly those who have an interest in combining training with nutrition. I was surprised to see numerical gains in my testing after just 4 weeks of training. https://www.climbing.com/skills/review-fultz-off-the-ground-training/
  • 5 Things to Know Before You Climb in the Alpine

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    Shorter growing seasons, limited soil, and fragile plant life make it especially important for us to tread lightly and reduce our impact when alpine climbing. https://www.accessfund.org/latest-news/open-gate-blog/5-things-to-know-before-you-climb-in-the-alpine