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  • James Pearson repeats What we do in the Shadows (E10 7a) ground-up

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    Having added Crac yr Meistri (E9 7a) to his CV earlier this month, James Pearson headed to Loch Duntelchaig, Scotland, for What we do in the Shadows (E10 7a). https://www.climber.co.uk/news/james-pearson-repeats-what-we-do-in-the-shadows-e10-7a-ground-up/
  • After Doubt, Climbers Reach Summit of K2

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    High winds forced many climbers to abandon their summer attempt to climb K2 The post After Doubt, Climbers Reach Summit of K2 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/after-doubt-climbers-reach-summit-of-k2/
  • Climbers Once Tried to Drive Up to Yamnuska

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    In the 1960s, three climbers tried to drive a truck up to the base of one of Canada's most iconic walls The post Climbers Once Tried to Drive Up to Yamnuska appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/climbers-once-tried-to-drive-up-to-yamnuska/
  • James Pearson repeats What we do in the Shadows (E10 7a)

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    Having added Crac yr Meistri (E9 7a) to his CV earlier this month, James Pearson headed to Loch Duntelchaig, Scotland for a flash-go on What we do in the Shadows (E10 7a). https://www.climber.co.uk/news/james-pearson-repeats-what-we-do-in-the-shadows-e10-7a/
  • Schild makes free ascent of Joy Division in Val di Mello

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    Jonas Schild, climbing with Thomas Schmid, has made a free ascent of Joy Division (F8b, 800m), Val di Mello, Italy. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/schild-makes-free-ascent-of-joy-division-in-val-di-mello/
  • Daniel Woods Making First Ascent of V14 Highball

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    "Best line that I have found and cleaned," said Woods about the climb The post Daniel Woods Making First Ascent of V14 Highball appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/daniel-woods-making-first-ascent-of-v14-highball/
  • Mount Alberta Climbed 100 Years After Famous First Ascent

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    It was rumoured that the 1925 first ascent left a silver ice axe on the summit The post Mount Alberta Climbed 100 Years After Famous First Ascent appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/mount-alberta-climbed-100-years-after-famous-first-ascent/
  • The Singularity V15 Repeated in Squamish

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    Toshi Takeuchi sent the problem on his final attempt of the final day of his visit to the Canadian town The post The Singularity V15 Repeated in Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/the-singularity-v15-repeated-in-squamish/
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    In celebration of Jerry week we have been running a sale on our “The Dirtbag is Dead” and “Send Your Face” designs. Shirts are on sale for $25 Hoodies are $30 and stickers are on sale for $3, including $10 bundles https://climbingzine.com/last-day-for-the-dirtbag-is-dead-and-send-your-face-designs-on-sale/
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    Herson sent hard Yosemite classics ground up and in-a-day while juggling another semester of school The post Weekend Warrior Extraordinaire – Connor Herson’s Yosemite Spring Sends appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/weekend-warrior-extraordinaire-connor-hersons-yosemite-spring-sends/
  • Will Bosi FAs a 5.14d in the UK

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    Spots of Lime is Bosi's latest hard sport climbing route The post Will Bosi FAs a 5.14d in the UK appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/will-bosi-fas-a-5-14d-in-the-uk/
  • Fri Night Vid Pete Whittaker Soloing the North Wall of Blmann

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    In this week's Friday Night Video, Pete Whittaker takes on the challenge of rope soloingthe North Wall of Blmann, Norway, in under 24 hoursand all free. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=783660
  • Twin Brothers Both Climb V15 in Rocklands

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    The two have set themselves apart with ticks of The Finnish Line and Monkey Wedding The post Twin Brothers Both Climb V15 in Rocklands appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/twin-brothers-both-climb-v15-in-rocklands/
  • Five Squamish 5.12a Sport Climbs You Won’t Find in the Guidebook

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    The sport climbing kids keep getting stronger, but 5.12a still holds its place as a coveted grade for most The post Five Squamish 5.12a Sport Climbs You Won’t Find in the Guidebook appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/five-squamish-5-12a-sport-climbs-you-wont-find-in-the-guidebook/
  • 230 Pitches in Three Monster Rock Climbs

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    Hit the road to the Gunks, Canadian Rockies and Yosemite to try your luck at these long traverses The post 230 Pitches in Three Monster Rock Climbs appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/230-pitches-in-three-monster-rock-climbs/
  • Boulder UK Youth Plywood Masters, 2 3 August 2025

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    Over 150 athletes travelled the lengths of the UK and beyond to compete at the weekend. The qualification rounds and finals for Under 13s and Under 17s took place on Saturday, followed by the qualification rounds and finals for Under 15s and U... https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/press/boulder_uk_youth_plywood_masters_2__3_august_2025-16505
  • Steep Mountain-Side Rescue in Bad Weather

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    North Shore Rescue rescued a climber who injured their head on Yak Peak The post Steep Mountain-Side Rescue in Bad Weather appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/steep-mountain-side-rescue-in-bad-weather/
  • Harrison Ford Presents Award to Jimmy Chin

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    "This dude climbs like a goat," said Harrison Ford about Jimmy Chin The post Harrison Ford Presents Award to Jimmy Chin appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/harrison-ford-presents-award-to-jimmy-chin/
  • The First One Day Ascent of Sea of Dreams

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    'On the Reticent, Brandon had done all of the hard climbing, but here our blocks seemed similarly tricky. I had 10 pitches of runouts, dubious rock, and fear to contend with, and before long it would get dark'. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=783632
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    'In the end, it's a potent combination of all these factors that makes The Old Man of Stoer my favourite climb. The improbability and transience of the stack itself; the epic location; the spirit of adventure; and the quality of the rock climbing. Above all, though, it's the vast tapestry of rich experiences, and wonderful memories, that I ha... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=783622