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  • Social Media Blackout in Nepal – What it Means for Climbers

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    Several expeditions in Nepal will have their communications affected by the blackout The post Social Media Blackout in Nepal – What it Means for Climbers appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/social-media-blackout-in-nepal-what-it-means-for-climbers/
  • A New 13-Pitch Climb in Yosemite Has Been Completed

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    Taylor Martin established Hummingbird on Sentinel Rock earlier this summer The post A New 13-Pitch Climb in Yosemite Has Been Completed appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/a-new-13-pitch-climb-in-yosemite-has-been-completed/
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    “Keep dreamin’, stay hungry, and remember that there is no finish line.”   This quote by Todd Skinner in the opening pages of the book Hangdog Days by Jeff Smoot gave me chills the first time I read it. In the pages that followed, I felt history come to life as I read tale after tale… https://climbingzine.com/staying-hungry-on-the-salathe-by-brittany-goris-an-excerpt/
  • Adam Ondra and Jakob Schubert to Make Lead World Cup Return

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    Here's who's competing in the men's comp and how you can livestream the event on Friday and Saturday The post Adam Ondra and Jakob Schubert to Make Lead World Cup Return appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/adam-ondra-and-jakob-schubert-to-make-lead-world-cup-return/
  • New Squamish Park Honours Legendary Rock Climbers

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    A dedication ceremony for the Baldwin and Cooper Park will take place during the first week of October The post New Squamish Park Honours Legendary Rock Climbers appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-squamish-park-honours-legendary-rock-climbers/
  • Johnny Dawes, Legendary Climber, on What Climbing Has Taught Him

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    A new must-watch mini-doc just dropped online for free about the groundbreaking climber - watch below The post Johnny Dawes, Legendary Climber, on What Climbing Has Taught Him appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/johnny-dawes-legendary-climber-on-what-climbing-has-taught-him/
  • This Jimmy Chin Photo is One of the Best Rock Climbing Shots Ever

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    Sonnie Trotter's human flag on Screams from the Balcony is an all-time classic image The post This Jimmy Chin Photo is One of the Best Rock Climbing Shots Ever appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/this-jimmy-chin-photo-is-one-of-the-best-rock-climbing-shots-ever/
  • New Video of 12-Year-Old Climbing 5.14d

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    Leo Cea recently ticked his fourth 5.14d with Trip Tic Tonik The post New Video of 12-Year-Old Climbing 5.14d appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-video-of-12-year-old-climbing-5-14d/
  • Climber Hopes to Ski Everest This Fall

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    Andrzej Bargiel, who was the first to ski K2, is back in the Himalayas The post Climber Hopes to Ski Everest This Fall appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climber-hopes-to-ski-everest-this-fall/
  • Interview Emma Twyford repeats Yma O Hyd (E10 7a)

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    Last week Emma Twyford repeated James McHaffie's Yma o Hyd. Not only did she become the third person to repeat the route, but she also became the first woman to climb a UK E10, which - alongside her being the first British woman to climb 9a - a... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=784374
  • Watch Climber Free-Solo 5.12d Sport Route

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    The American Alpine Club recently released a video talking about the dangers of free-soloing The post Watch Climber Free-Solo 5.12d Sport Route appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/watch-climber-free-solo-5-12d-sport-route/
  • Drones Are Now Flying Waste Off Everest

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    There's a waste crisis on the world's highest mountain, but two companies are rising up to the challenge to clean it up The post Drones Are Now Flying Waste Off Everest appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/drones-are-now-flying-waste-off-everest/
  • 9-Year-Old Girl Sends 5.12a Trad Climb in Squamish

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    Reagan Goodwyn adds Sentry Box 5.12a trad to her growing tick-list of classic crack climbs The post 9-Year-Old Girl Sends 5.12a Trad Climb in Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/9-year-old-girl-sends-5-12a-trad-climb-in-squamish/
  • The Long Way Back by Mike Reddy

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    “Oh you feel and you taste it and you want to go higher. So what do you do? And so you peak into the mountain where your desire goes. Spilt blood on this place it only echoes true all through the days. And so you peak into the mountain where your desire goes.” The Mountain… https://climbingzine.com/long-way-back-mike-reddy/
  • Lara Neumeier repeats End of Silence (11 pitches, 360m, F8b+)

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    German climber Lara Neumeier has climbed End of Silence (F8b+) in the German Alps, completing her ascent on Tuesday, the 26th of August, after 7 days of work. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/lara-neumeier-repeats-end-of-silence-11-pitches-360m-f8b/
  • Jules Marchaland Climbing His First 5.15b

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    2025 is looking like a breakout year for the 24-year-old French climber The post Jules Marchaland Climbing His First 5.15b appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/jules-marchaland-climbing-his-first-5-15b/
  • Connor Herson’s Tribute to Mason Earle with a 5.14 First Ascent

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    A new film just dropped featuring Connor Herson, Mason Earle and the story of this granite route The post Connor Herson’s Tribute to Mason Earle with a 5.14 First Ascent appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/connor-hersons-tribute-to-mason-earle-with-a-5-14-first-ascent/
  • Countdown is on to ABC Conference 2025

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    It's nearly time for the UK indoor climbing industry to return to Sheffield for the ABC conference - have you got your ticket yet? https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=784298
  • Five Tips for Sport Climbing Etiquette

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    Here are some simple ways to keep climbing safe, respectful, and fun for everyone at the sport crag The post Five Tips for Sport Climbing Etiquette appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/five-tips-for-sport-climbing-etiquette/
  • Wild Five-Day Tick List for Jules Marchaland

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    He redpointed four V14s and flashed one V15 while on a short visit to Magic Wood The post Wild Five-Day Tick List for Jules Marchaland appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/wild-five-day-tick-list-for-jules-marchaland/