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  • Jimmy Chin Returns to Mount Everest

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    This is their third year American Jim Morrison will be attempting to make the first ski descent of the north side of Everest The post Jimmy Chin Returns to Mount Everest appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/jimmy-chin-returns-to-mount-everest/
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    Walter Bonatti's 1955 route was one of the most bold undertakings at the time The post Bonatti Pillar, Famed Rock Pillar That Collapssed, First Climbed 70 Years Ago appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/bonatti-pillar-famed-rock-pillar-that-collapssed-first-climbed-70-years-ago/
  • Tomoa Narasaki Finds New Burden of Dreams V17 Beta

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    The Team Japan climber sent a plastic replica of the world-famous climb The post Tomoa Narasaki Finds New Burden of Dreams V17 Beta appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/tomoa-narasaki-finds-new-burden-of-dreams-v17-beta/
  • New Alpine Rock Routes Climbed in Europe

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    Several veteran climbers, such as Alexander Huber and Fay Manners, made first ascents of steep lines on classic walls this summer The post New Alpine Rock Routes Climbed in Europe appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-alpine-rock-routes-climbed-in-europe/
  • A Quintessentially Adam Ondra Bouldering Video

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    Adam Ondra grabs an ascent of the burly Wolverine located in Norway The post A Quintessentially Adam Ondra Bouldering Video appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/a-quintessentially-adam-ondra-bouldering-video/
  • Emma Hunt is First US Female to Win Speed Climbing Title

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    She finished the year with 3,795 points, which was enough to secure her the top spot overall in 2025 The post Emma Hunt is First US Female to Win Speed Climbing Title appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/emma-hunt-is-first-us-female-to-win-speed-climbing-title/
  • Colin Haley Solos the Ragni Route on Cerro Torre in Winter

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    "To say that the stars aligned is figurative, but to say that the Sun, Earth, and Moon aligned is in this case literal, and the gorgeous terrain of the Chaltén Massif was illuminated by a brilliantly bright full moon," said Colin Haley The post Colin Haley Solos the Ragni Route on Cerro Torre in Winter appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/colin-haley-solos-the-ragni-route-on-cerro-torre-in-winter/
  • Stefano Ghisolfi Climbs Flow State V15

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    It's the Italian climber's fourth of the grade this summer The post Stefano Ghisolfi Climbs Flow State V15 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/stefano-ghisolfi-climbs-flow-state-v15/
  • The Biggest Comp Climbing Event Since the Olympics Begins This Week

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    Here's how and when to watch the 2025 IFSC Climbing World Championships, a nine-day event in Seoul, South Korea The post The Biggest Comp Climbing Event Since the Olympics Begins This Week appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/the-biggest-comp-climbing-event-since-the-olympics-begins-this-week/
  • Jakob Schubert Climbs with Magnus Midtbø

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    Midtbø calls Schubert "the world's best climber" The post Jakob Schubert Climbs with Magnus Midtbø appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/jakob-schubert-climbs-with-magnus-midtbo/
  • How strong is it? GEAR (Part 1)

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    Part of a continuing series of looking at strength of anchors, gear, and knots. How strong is a belay loop? How about a rope after you stomp on it with a crampon? Can I trust that rappel anchor made with old, sun bleached webbing? Learn the answers to these and more. Premium Article available https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/how-strong-is-it-gear-part-1
  • Sungsu Lee Tops The Grand Illusion V16

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    The pumpy endurance line is the V17 climber's second of the grade The post Sungsu Lee Tops The Grand Illusion V16 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/sungsu-lee-tops-the-grand-illusion-v16/
  • Up (and over) the Pope’s Nose by Josh Smith

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    “Think we could throw a haul bag out of an airplane? That would make the approach really easy.” Kennan was looking at me and Jeff with a twinkle in his eye, and unsure if he was serious, I asked, “Can you even open a plane door in flight, and if you could, wouldn’t it destabilize… https://climbingzine.com/popes-nose-josh-smith/
  • TC The The OG with Tommy Caldwell (from 2022)

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    A rerun of our conversation with Tommy Caldwell from 2022, recorded in his van in Estes Park, Colorado. Big thanks to Shaun Matusewicz for joining on the adventure and helping with the interview! 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… https://climbingzine.com/tc-the-the-og-with-tommy-caldwell-from-2022/
  • Climber Trying 67 American Peaks in 30 Days

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    Kilian Jornet is currently attempting to complete his States of Elevation project The post Climber Trying 67 American Peaks in 30 Days appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climber-trying-67-american-peaks-in-30-days/
  • 15-Year-Old American Climbs V16 in Colorado

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    "Overall a super fun experience that had me psyched on the first of the grade," said Beckett Hsin The post 15-Year-Old American Climbs V16 in Colorado appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/15-year-old-american-climbs-v16-in-colorado/
  • Everything You Need to Know About Climbing in Manikia, Greece

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    Learn all about this new Greek sport climbing hotspot – accommodation, transport, food, rest days, and of course, the rock The post Everything You Need to Know About Climbing in Manikia, Greece appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-climbing-in-manikia-greece/
  • Alison Criscitiello Receives Banff Summit of Excellence 2025

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    The Banff Mountain Festival is celebrating its 50 anniversary this year The post Alison Criscitiello Receives Banff Summit of Excellence 2025 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/alison-criscitiello-receives-banff-summit-of-excellence-2025/
  • Will Bosi is Projecting Silence 5.15d and Making Big Links

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    Adam Ondra's 2017 test-piece has never been repeated, but Will Bosi is making a second ascent look like it might be soon The post Will Bosi is Projecting Silence 5.15d and Making Big Links appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/will-bosi-is-projecting-silence-5-15d-and-making-big-links/
  • Rambling In The Bugaboos by David Fay

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    We rounded the bend and there were half a dozen people lining up at the base of the route. Rock climbing pioneers had valued the virtue of good clothing: well ironed shirts, collared and tucked. We paused momentarily—not because of the crowds but because of the publicity—before stripping down to our birthday suits and soaring… https://climbingzine.com/rambling-in-the-bugaboos-by-david-fay/