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  • Zach Galla Does The Singularity V15 in Squamish

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    The granite test-piece is one of Canada's most difficult boulder problems The post Zach Galla Does The Singularity V15 in Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/zach-galla-does-the-singularity-v15-in-squamish/
  • Five Tips to Start Trad Climbing This Summer

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    Trad climbing can open up a world of opportunities at crags and on peaks around North America The post Five Tips to Start Trad Climbing This Summer appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/five-tips-to-start-trad-climbing-this-summer/
  • Sunshine Crack in Bugaboos Has a New Start

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    The famous was route partially destroyed after a rockfall on Snowpatch Spire in 2022 The post Sunshine Crack in Bugaboos Has a New Start appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/sunshine-crack-in-bugaboos-has-a-new-start/
  • New Alpine Route on Tall Peak in Andes

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    An 11-hour ascent in alpine style up a rarely climbed peak in South America The post New Alpine Route on Tall Peak in Andes appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/63091new-alpine-route-on-tall-peak-in-andes/
  • Climber Survives 120-Foot Fall Off Cliff

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    The teenager and his father were climbing the Mountaineer's Route on Mount Whitney The post Climber Survives 120-Foot Fall Off Cliff appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climber-survives-120-foot-fall-off-cliff/
  • Injured Climber Rescued on Colorado Peak

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    A total of 17 Mountain Rescue Aspen members were involved in the mission The post Injured Climber Rescued on Colorado Peak appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/63086injured-climber-rescued-on-colorado-peak/
  • Big Win for Highland Phone Mast Campaign

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    Campaigners against the mass roll-out of new telecoms masts in remote parts of Highland Scotland have declared a 'major success', as it emerged that the taxpayer-funded programme has been significantly scaled back. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=782728
  • Fill The Void by Shay Skinner

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    The reflection targets my disfigurement. If only the borders of this mirror could protect the rest of the world from my hideousness. My life’s insignificance rampages through my thoughts like an atrociously loud party that never ends. Nothing I do is good enough. I want to expunge my existence on a daily basis. Not even… https://climbingzine.com/fill-void-shay-skinner/
  • Navajo Rising by Aaron Mike

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    Acknowledging the roots and conceptualizations of the outdoor activities that we so passionately pursue enriches our participation and ties us to the land, as well as to one another. When we view our industry through a historical lens, we inevitably hear about John Muir, Sir Edmund Hillary, Royal Robbins, and other giants of outdoor recreation.… https://climbingzine.com/navajo-rising-by-aaron-mike/
  • Ben Harnden Climbs Midnight Way 5.15a in Squamish

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    With the second ascent of the Connor Herson line, Harnden becomes the first Squamish-based climber to break into the 5.15s The post Ben Harnden Climbs Midnight Way 5.15a in Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/ben-harnden-climbs-midnight-way-5-15a-in-squamish/
  • Have your Say: 2025 - 20230 BMC Strategy Consultation

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    We want your input! As we look ahead to the next chapter of the BMC, we are asking for your support in developing the strategy for 2025-2030. Please watch our proposed strategy overview and take our survey. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=782701
  • Stefano Ghisolfi Climbs His First V15

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    Known for his sport climbing, Ghisolfi is no slouch at bouldering The post Stefano Ghisolfi Climbs His First V15 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/stefano-ghisolfi-climbs-his-first-v15/
  • European Military Climbing Championships 2025

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    The European Military Climbing Championships 2025 took place between 24-26 June 2025 at the new 270 Climbing Park in Gloucester. Hosted by the Army Mountaineering Association, the event brought together over 60 athletes from across Fra... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=782675
  • Janja Garnbret Wins Two Gold Medals

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    "I know the crowd was worried a little bit, I was not," said Janja Garnbret The post Janja Garnbret Wins Two Gold Medals appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/janja-garnbret-wins-two-gold-medals-2/
  • Climbing Gym Employee Killed in Shooting

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    "Tonight, we lost one of our most beloved Memphis Rox team members to gun violence," stated Memphis Rox Climbing The post Climbing Gym Employee Killed in Shooting appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climbing-gym-employee-killed-in-shooting/
  • Climber Makes History, Paraglides Off Nanga Parbat

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    After climbing with two partners, David Göttler flew off the summit of the new 8,126-metre peak The post Climber Makes History, Paraglides Off Nanga Parbat appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/63065climber-makes-history-paraglides-off-nanga-parbat/
  • Historic Nanga Parbat climb and fly for David Göttler

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    German Alpinist David Göttler has successfully completed an ‘Alpine style’ ascent of Nanga Parbat (8126m) via the infamous Rupal Face and has descended the mountain by paraglider. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/historic-nanga-parbat-climb-and-fly-for-david-gottler/
  • Erin McNeice and Toby Roberts both podium in Lead in Innsbruck

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    With the Boulder World Cup coming to a close in Innsbruck, it was the turn of Lead climbing to take centre stage. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=782670
  • Boulder Gold for Toby Roberts and Janja Garnbret at Innsbruck

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    Late last week, Innsbruck played host to the final Boulder World Cup of the season, and it was two equally impressive comebacks that stole the show. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=782651
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    Janja Garnbret took the IFSC World Cup Lead gold and the Innsbruck double (again) whilst both Toby Roberts and Erin McNeice podiumed with silver and bronze respectively. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/garnbret-takes-innsbruck-world-cup-lead-gold-gbs-roberts-and-mcneice-podium/