A new 400-metre free/aid route has been established on Middle Huey The post New Route in the Cirque of the Unclimbables appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-route-in-the-cirque-of-the-unclimbables/

Master's Crack was first climbed by James McHaffie at E9 - watch a short film by James Pearson about the route below The post James Pearson on Send of Master’s Crack E9 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/james-pearson-on-send-of-masters-crack-e9/

'I've never put so much effort into moving upwards, only to stay in the exact same place!' Rhoslyn Frugtniet writes about her recent ascent of The Quarryman (E8 7a), at Twll Mawr. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=783576

James Pearson makes an early repeat of Crac yr Meistri (Masters Crack) in Nant Peris Quarry. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/james-pearson-repeats-masters-crack-e9-7a/

A new film features the American on several test-piece lines The post William Moss on Bold 5.14 Trad Routes appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/william-moss-on-bold-5-14-trad-routes/

Standing there, gaping at this monstrous and inhuman spectacle of rock and cloud and sky and space, I feel a ridiculous greed and possessiveness come over me. I want to know it all, possess it all, embrace the entire scene intimately, deeply, totally, as a man desires a beautiful woman. —Ed Abbey, Desert Solitaire (Note:… https://climbingzine.com/beyonces-balcony/

Three days after sending Dreamcatcher 5.14d, Salvo made the second ascent of Event Horizon V16 in Squamish The post Ethan Salvo Is the First Canadian to Climb V16 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/ethan-salvo-is-the-first-canadian-to-climb-v16/

Being able to see in real time on your phone if you’re on public lands or not is helpful for all kinds of things, especially finding free dispersed camping spots. Here’s how to use some modern mapping tools like Caltopo and Gaia GPS to do this. https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/find-free-camping-on-public-lands-with-these-mapping-tools

A 5.14c onsight and a 5.15a redpoint were just a few of the highlights The post Laura Rogora’s Gorges du Loup Ticklist is Mind-blowing appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/laura-rogoras-gorges-du-loup-ticklist-is-mind-blowing/

Being able to see in real time on your phone if you’re on public lands or not is helpful for all kinds of things, especially finding free dispersed camping spots. Here’s how to use some modern mapping tools like Caltopo and Gaia GPS to do this. https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/how-to-find-public-lands-with-map-software/apps1

Originally known as the Burden of Nightmares project, Realm of Tor'ment was Bosi's longest project to date The post Will Bosi’s FA of a Drop-Off V17 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/will-bosis-fa-of-a-drop-off-v17/

Note: this poem is published in Volume 24, now available  Banner photo: Becky Zunigar climbing Manifestación del Yang, a 5.12+ located in the Sierra de Juarez, Mexico. Photo by Oscar Gaytan   I first went climbing When I had nothing else Back in ’98 When Eminem’s rage Was all the rage   Tied in to… https://climbingzine.com/the-knot-of-infinity-a-poem-by-luke-mehall/

Redpointing is the backbone of modern sport climbing – here's how it got its name The post Where Does the Term “Redpoint” Come From? appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/where-does-the-term-redpoint-come-from/

Following in the steps of his heroes, Brad Gobright, Matt Wilder and Hayden Kennedy, 19-year-old William Moss takes on some of the boldest and hardest trad climbs in the U.S., including Cheating Reality (5.14a), Kokanee Corner (5.14a), and Smart Went Crazy (5.13+). https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=783472

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Climbers and other backcountry enthusiasts in Sault Ste. Marie are celebrating the expansion of the club into the region The post New Alpine Club of Canada Section in Ontario appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/new-alpine-club-of-canada-section-in-ontario/

A new video from Dave MacLeod gives great insight on how to boulder safely The post Overcome Your Fear of Falling Off Boulders appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/overcome-your-fear-of-falling-off-boulders/

In this episode of the podcast, we are celebrating the recipient of the AAC’s 2025 David Brower Conservation Award: Outdoor Alliance. Outdoor Alliance is the only organization in the U.S. that unites the voices of outdoor enthusiasts to conserve public lands and waters. OA advocates and amplifies the voices of recreationists to help ensure those lands are managed in a way that embraces the human-powered experience. Over the last 10 years, Outdoor Alliance has been instrumental in helping pass the EXPLORE Act in 2024, and they are receiving the Brower award for their work on passing this instrumental recreation bill. Dive in to the episode to hear about the origins of Outdoor Alliance and the power behind their methods and perspectives, featuring Outdoor Alliance CEO Adam Cramer, and the AAC’s Policy Director Byron Harvison. Learn More About Outdoor Alliance Take Action with Outdoor Alliance Learn About the OA Member Organizations https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/7/31/outdoor-alliance-roping-up-for-recreation-advocacy

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These maps can be integrated with GPS devices or mobile apps, providing real-time navigation in the field The post New Free Online Maps for Backcountry Users appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-free-online-maps-for-backcountry-users/