From ice tool placement and footwork to using umbilical leashes, anti-ballers, and V-threads, plus tips for climbing smart, avoiding screaming barfies, and staying warm during a cold snap, these eight essential ice climbing tips will keep you stoked for this winter's adventures The post 7 Must-Know Tips for Ice and Mixed Climbing This Winter appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/7-must-know-tips-for-ice-and-mixed-climbing-this-winter/

Adam Shahar drops his send with a question mark after the grade The post Adam Shahar Gives Return of the Sleepwalker’s V17 a Question Mark appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/adam-shahar-gives-return-of-the-sleepwalkers-v17-a-question-mark/

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Hammelmüller kicked 2026 off strong with her send of Anchorage 5.14c The post Another 5.14+ Route for Eva Hammelmüller appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/another-5-14-route-for-eva-hammelmuller/

The 28-year-old Belgian topped The Swarm V13/14 on his first go The post Simon Lorenzi Is the First to Flash This Buttermilks Classic appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/simon-lorenzi-is-the-first-to-flash-this-buttermilks-classic/

Will Bosi, who has climbed five V17s to date, has started the year with the first ascent of an eye-catching boulder in Portugal The post Will Bosi Sends “Possibly the Best Boulder I’ve Ever Tried” with New V16 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/will-bosi-sends-possibly-the-best-boulder-ive-ever-tried-with-new-v16/

Tangerine Trip climbed in under eight hours, a route first climbed in 1973 by legend Charlie Porter and Jean-Paul de St. Croix The post Climbers Bag Speed Record on Famous Yosemite Big Wall appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climbers-bag-speed-record-on-famous-yosemite-big-wall/

Here's a comprehensive timeline of first ascents and repeats of the world's most difficult sport routes The post Who Is in the 5.15c Club? A 2026 Update appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/who-is-in-the-5-15c-club-a-2026-update/

The Swiss duo repeated test-piece routes and opened bold new mixed lines during their historic trip The post Remembering Ueli Steck and Simon Anthamatten’s Epic Visit to the Rockies appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/remembering-ueli-steck-and-simon-anthamattens-epic-visit-to-the-rockies/

Trees can be great for multi pitch anchors. Learn a few simple rigging techniques that are fast, simple, and strong, along with a few extra tricks. Premium Article available https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/trees-for-climbing-anchors-part-4-multipitch

The Arco sport route was the Italian climber's fifth route 5.15a and up The post Gio Placci Sends a Stefano Ghisolfi 5.15a appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/gio-placci-sends-a-stefano-ghisolfi-5-15a/

World Climbing (IFSC) monitors situation, some pro climbers adopt its use, and the man behind the viral shoe-on-wall demo The post Everything you need to know about GP1, the world’s stickiest climbing shoe rubber appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-gp1-the-worlds-stickiest-climbing-shoe-rubber/

One of North America’s most famous mixed routes, Suffer Machine has a first-ascent story as wild as the climb itself The post The Rockies Route So Desperate They Brought a Ladder appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/the-rockies-route-so-desperate-they-brought-a-ladder/

You did it! Thanks to the generosity of our community, the American Alpine Club is starting 2026 on a strong note. Together, we’re protecting climbing’s future — one gift, one climb, one community at a time. The American Alpine Club made a real, measurable impact on the climbing community. Every one of these wins reflects your belief in the power of this community and your commitment to the AAC. Your generosity is what makes the AAC not just an organization—but a movement built by climbers, for climbers. In 2026, the American Alpine Club plans to continue providing these unique benefits to the climbing community, as well as deepening the quality of our resources for climbers. This includes: Thank you so much for your contribution to the AAC. Your gift enables us to continue delivering critical resources to climbers and fuels the evolution of this shared passion. We’re excited to continue delivering these invaluable resources and look forward to the next chapter.  Thank you for tying in with us. https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/12/18/2025-year-end-appeal

She completed the new Malkuth at the end of last year The post Incredible 5.14d First Ascent by Laura Rogora appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/incredible-5-14d-first-ascent-by-laura-rogora/

DIY floating dock helps climbers send new problems in Boulder Canyon The post Say “No” to Shallow-Water Soloing with This Inflatable Crash-Pad Barge appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/say-no-to-shallow-water-soloing-with-this-inflatable-crash-pad-barge/

Brooke sends Second Life V12 and Santoku V13 in Ticino and Shawn ticked Tierrany V14 in Yosemite The post Brooke and Shawn Raboutou Top Hard Problems in Ticino and Yosemite appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/brooke-and-shawn-raboutou-top-hard-problems-in-ticino-and-yosemite/

On a recent trip to Fontainebleau, Megos ticked several classics including two V14s The post Alex Megos Tears It Up In Fontainebleau appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/alex-megos-tears-it-up-in-fontainebleau/

The first ascent was accomplished in 2015 at a grade of 5.12c A3+, and it remains one of the Arctic's most difficult big wall climbs The post The First Ascent of Greenland’s “Arctic El Cap” Mirror Wall appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/the-first-ascent-of-greenlands-arctic-el-cap-mirror-wall/

The Pro Climbing League, which will see climbers compete against each other side-by-side, kicks off in February The post Is This the Future of Competition Climbing? appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/is-this-the-future-of-competition-climbing/