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  • The Avalanche Danger Snowshoers Overlook

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    A surprising number of backcountry users surveyed were unaware of the avalanche dangers they were heading into The post The Avalanche Danger Snowshoers Overlook appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/gripped-outdoors/the-avalanche-danger-snowshoers-overlook/
  • Wild 5.14 Roof Crack Necronomicon Climbed Again

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    The horizontal crack has only been climbed a handful of times since the first ascent in 2011 The post Wild 5.14 Roof Crack Necronomicon Climbed Again appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/wild-5-14-roof-crack-necronomicon-climbed-again/
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    Access Fund was founded in 1991 to protect America’s climbing. We’ve made so much progress on that front—from passing bills in Congress to buying threatened climbing areas to building sustainable trails—but our work is not done. In fact, it’s just as important as ever. https://www.accessfund.org/latest-news/breaking-black-diamond-is-matching-all-donations-to-secure-climbings-future
  • Will Bosi Makes Second Ascent of an Aidan Roberts V14

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    Bosi repeats Copperline V14 in the UK and suggests that it may be harder than its initial assessment The post Will Bosi Makes Second Ascent of an Aidan Roberts V14 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/will-bosi-makes-second-ascent-of-an-aidan-roberts-v14/
  • Melina Costanza Climbs V13 in Utah

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    This year, Costanza received her first World Championship medal, climbed her second V14, and now adds another V13 to her list The post Melina Costanza Climbs V13 in Utah appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/melina-costanza-climbs-v13-in-utah/
  • Mejdi Schalck and Simon Lorenzi Send Defying Gravity V15

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    The Daniel Woods classic gets some more action from elite international climbers The post Mejdi Schalck and Simon Lorenzi Send Defying Gravity V15 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/mejdi-schalck-and-simon-lorenzi-send-defying-gravity-v15/
  • The Hardest Boulder Problems in the World

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    These are the most difficult boulders sent by the end of November 2025 The post The Hardest Boulder Problems in the World appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/the-hardest-boulder-problems-in-the-world/
  • Black Friday Climber’s Gift Guide

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    The best deals for climbers heading into late the late fall sending season The post Black Friday Climber’s Gift Guide appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/gear/buyers-guide/black-friday-climbers-gift-guide/
  • Creeksgiving by Luke Mehall (Dirtbag Classic)

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    Luke Mehall reads his essay “Creeksgiving” originally published in The Alpinist, issue 48. Our sponsors for Season 7:  Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Scarpa. Use this link to shop Scarpa products, and The Zine will get a portion of the sale: https://alnk.to/3ye6GT2 Subscribe/ score some books/clothes/stickers: https://shop.climbingzine.com/ Photo of Uncle Samson and Tim Foulkes… https://climbingzine.com/creeksgiving-by-luke-mehall-dirtbag-classic/
  • Ryuichi Murai Climbs Return of the Sleepwalker V17

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    North America's first V17 is the first of the grade for the top Japanese boulderer The post Ryuichi Murai Climbs Return of the Sleepwalker V17 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/ryuichi-murai-climbs-return-of-the-sleepwalker-v17/
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    The Boardman Tasker, Shortlisted Authors event at this year’s Kendal Mountain Festival was once again a great success, with a sell-out audience, where the winner was announced. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/the-corridor-wins-boardman-tasker-award-for-mountain-literature-2025/
  • Chaeyhun Seo’s Impressive November Sends in Spain

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    From 5.15 to 5.14 onsights, Seo just climbed some of Spain's most iconic lines The post Chaeyhun Seo’s Impressive November Sends in Spain appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/chaeyhun-seos-impressive-november-sends-in-spain/
  • Climber Who Died in 1994 Found on Swiss Glacier

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    Climbers on Ober Gabelhorn found the remains of the missing climber and alerted authorities The post Climber Who Died in 1994 Found on Swiss Glacier appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climber-who-died-in-1994-found-on-swiss-glacier/
  • Alex Honnold Interview About Everything Climbing

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    One of the world's greatest rock climbers recently sat with Wired for a conversation about free soloing and more The post Alex Honnold Interview About Everything Climbing appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/alex-honnold-interview-about-everything-climbing/
  • Help Support Greg Cameron After Serious Accident

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    Climbing great Greg Cameron made several iconic ascents, including the first free ascent of Pipeline in Squamish, onsight free solo The post Help Support Greg Cameron After Serious Accident appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/help-support-greg-cameron-after-serious-accident/
  • Nawal Sfendla, First Moroccan Up Manaslu, Aims for Everest in 2026

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    She has launched a fundraiser for folks to support her 2026 effort The post Nawal Sfendla, First Moroccan Up Manaslu, Aims for Everest in 2026 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/nawal-sfendla-first-moroccan-up-manaslu-aims-for-everest-in-2026/
  • Gianluca Vighetti, 17, Sends His First 5.15a

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    He recently took home gold at the European Youth Cup The post Gianluca Vighetti, 17, Sends His First 5.15a appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/gianluca-vighetti-17-sends-his-first-5-15a/
  • Adam Ondra Flashing Foundation’s Edge V15

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    Watch the third-ever flash of a V15 boulder The post Adam Ondra Flashing Foundation’s Edge V15 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/adam-ondra-flashing-foundations-edge-v15/
  • U.S. National Parks to Charge International Visitors More

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    International visitors will have to pay US $250, where U.S. citizens will pay $80 The post U.S. National Parks to Charge International Visitors More appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/u-s-national-parks-to-charge-international-visitors-more/
  • Mountain Guide and Client Die in New Zealand

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    The climbers were part of a team of four, no names of have been officially released The post Mountain Guide and Client Die in New Zealand appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/mountain-guide-and-client-die-in-new-zealand/