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  • Tips for Rock Climbing in a Heat Wave

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    Stay hydrated, climb during the coolest hours of the day, and wear lightweight clothing The post Tips for Rock Climbing in a Heat Wave appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/tips-for-rock-climbing-in-a-heat-wave-2/
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    Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher have managed to red-point an existing project called Next Generation in The Rätikon, Austria. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/babsi-zangerl-jacopo-larcher-free-next-generation-6-pitches-f8b/
  • Billy Ridal makes eighth ascent of Rhapsody (E11 7a)

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    Billy Ridal battles massive falls and snapping micro nuts to make a rare repeat of Rhapsody (E11 7a) at Dumbarton. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/billy-ridal-makes-eighth-ascent-of-rhapsody-e11-7a/
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    Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher have made the first free ascent of Next Generation, an 8b+ multipitch route in the Rtikon, Austria. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=782494
  • Three El Cap Routes in Under 24 Hours

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    Jordan Cannon and Michael Vaill climbed The Nose, Salathe Wall and Lurking Fear in a day The post Three El Cap Routes in Under 24 Hours appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/three-el-cap-routes-in-under-24-hours/
  • The Coolest Video Ever Shot on Everest

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    Ma Chunlin has created one of the best videos we've ever seen come out of the Himalaya The post The Coolest Video Ever Shot on Everest appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/the-coolest-video-ever-shot-on-everest/
  • Jeremy Wilson Awarded MBE in King's Honours List

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    Jeremy Wilson, founder and CEO of The Lakeland Climbing Centre Ltd, and a Director of UKClimbing Ltd,has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 King's Honours List for services to indoor climbing and community sport. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=782466
  • New Six-Pitch 5.14 Climbed in Austria

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    Jacopo Larcher and Babsi Zangerl recently completed the first free ascent of The Next Generation The post New Six-Pitch 5.14 Climbed in Austria appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-six-pitch-5-14-climbed-in-austria/
  • Interview Billy Ridal on his ascent of Rhapsody, E11 7a

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    Billy Ridal has made the eighth ascent Rhapsody (E11 7a) at Dumbarton Rock, Scotland. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=782462
  • Billy Ridal makes eighth ascent of Rhapsody

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    Billy Ridal battles massive falls and snapping micro nuts to make a rare repeat of Rhapsody (E11 7a) at Dumbarton. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/billy-ridal-makes-eighth-ascent-of-rhapsody/
  • How strong is it? OVERVIEW

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    We've all wondered - how strong is it? The Alpinesavvy web gnomes scoured the web to find some break testing for common (and not so common) gear, knots and rigging. Start here for an overview, and then head over to the more detailed articles. https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/how-strong-is-it-overview
  • How strong is it? ANCHORS (Part 1)

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    We've all wondered - how strong is it? Here's an overview of various flavors of anchor rigging, and links to actual break testing. I'll post part 2 once I get a few more! https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/how-strong-is-it-anchors-part-1x
  • Billy Ridal Climbs Rhapsody 5.14 Trad

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    Dave MacLeod made the first ascent in 2006, at the time it was the only route graded E11 The post Billy Ridal Climbs Rhapsody 5.14 Trad appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/billy-ridal-climbs-rhapsody-5-14-trad/
  • 72-Year-Old Rock Climber Still Going Strong

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    Watch an award-winning film about the legendary Australian climber who started climbing in his 50s The post 72-Year-Old Rock Climber Still Going Strong appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/72-year-old-rock-climber-still-going-strong/
  • Seb Bouin Makes First Ascent of The White Snake 5.14d

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    The ascent comes at the end of his Croatia trip, where he made the first ascent of Vidra la Vida 5.15b/c The post Seb Bouin Makes First Ascent of The White Snake 5.14d appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/seb-bouin-makes-first-ascent-of-the-white-snake-5-14d/
  • Climbers Taking Big Falls and Whippers

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    Whipper Media has a website now where you can check out falls every day The post Climbers Taking Big Falls and Whippers appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/climbers-taking-big-falls-and-whippers/
  • Famous Climbing Areas in U.S.A. at Risk

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    Vedauwoo, Ten Sleep, Joe's Valley and more at risk due to federal budget bill The post Famous Climbing Areas in U.S.A. at Risk appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/famous-climbing-areas-in-u-s-a-at-risk/
  • 2 People Die in Banff National Park Rockfall

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    Watch a video of the rockfall below and see a photo of the rock scar The post 2 People Die in Banff National Park Rockfall appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/2-people-die-in-banff-national-park-rockfall/
  • Fri Night Vid Andrea

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    What pushes us further in sport? It's a question that professional climber Nina Caprez and photographer Jeremy Bernard found themselves asking at the height of their careers, and just when they became parents. Believing that the value of sport comes through sharing it, they decided to create ANDREAa non-profit that brings climbing to the com... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=782374
  • Adam Ondra Flashing Lexicon E11

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    Watch Ondra's first-go ascent of one of the spiciest hard trad routes in the world The post Adam Ondra Flashing Lexicon E11 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/adam-ondra-flashing-lexicon-e11/