There have been a lot of ice climbing falls this winter. Stay safe out there this spring The post Ice Climbers Falling and an Ice Climb Collapsing appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/ice-climbers-falling-and-an-ice-climb-collapsing/

From tick checks to loose rock, here are some things to keep in mind when heading back outdoors this year The post 10 Tips for Spring Rock Climbing in 2025 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/10-tips-for-spring-rock-climbing-in-2025/

By March, climbs are big, the ice is solid, the days are long, and the temps are warm enough that you probably won't freeze your fingers The post Spring is the Perfect Time to try Ice Climbing appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/spring-is-the-perfect-time-to-try-ice-climbing/

This is the 18 year old's hardest route to date The post Cy McIntosh Climbs His First 5.14d in Utah appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/cy-mcintosh-climbs-his-first-5-14d-in-utah/

Don't you love it when your cold hands feel like there's 100 needles in each one, and to top it off, you feel like throwing up? Nah, me neither. But that's a pretty good description of the aptly named cold weather ailment, the “screaming barfies”. Learn what causes it and how to (maybe) prevent it. Premium Article available https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/what-are-the-screaming-barfies

Leo Wolfe just repeated Ethan Salvo's Vilified V13 at the Niagara Glen. We talked with Wolfe to learn more. The post One of Ontario’s Hardest Boulders Gets Second Ascent appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/one-of-ontarios-hardest-boulders-gets-second-ascent/

Watch Sharma's full ascent of one of his hardest deep water solos ever The post Chris Sharma Climbing Black Pearl, a 5.15a Deep Water Solo appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/chris-sharma-climbing-black-pearl-a-5-15a-deep-water-solo/

Between March 6th and 9th Roger Schäli, Filippo Sala and Silvan Schüpbach made the first ascent of an impressive line up the centre of the north face the Punta Pioda in the Alps. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/luce-e-tenebre-light-and-darkness-first-ascent-of-north-face-of-punta-pioda/

She redpointed Solitary Souls 5.14c, a relatively new pumpy and powerful king line The post Babsi Zangerl Sends an Arco 5.14c appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/babsi-zangerl-sends-an-arco-5-14c/

The final Bears Ears Management Plan took effect in January, 2025. https://www.accessfund.org/latest-news/bears-ears-national-monument-management-plan

This week's Friday Night Video follows Adam Ondra on his mission to climb Soudain Seul (Font 9A), in Fontainebleau, France. He made the fourth ascent of the Simon Lorenzi problem back in February, and it was also his first at the grade. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=779586

Alaska State Troopers have identified the victims of the avalanche that took place on March 4 The post Three American Heli-Skiers Die in Avalanche appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/three-american-heli-skiers-die-in-avalanche/

Over four days, three climbers opened a big wall route on one of those "forgotten north faces" The post New 700-metre M8 A3 Alpine Wall Climbed appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-700-metre-m8-a3-alpine-wall-climbed/

A video just dropped from Alex Megos of a session with gym owner and climbing icon Chris Sharma The post Climbing Wisdom from Legend Chris Sharma appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climbing-wisdom-from-legend-chris-sharma/

The American Alpine Club has announced the recipients of this year's Cutting Edge Grant The post Climbing Club Gives $25,000 to Alpinists appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climbing-club-gives-25000-to-alpinists/

Fifteen meters up Rutabaga, a moderate 5.9 splitter at the base of Squamish, BC’s Stawamus Chief, stretches a traverse between cracks. The move crosses jugs and offers fine, slabby feet, but still, I find it exhilarating. In fact, for reasons related only slantwise to climbing, it is exactly the sort of move that I seek… https://climbingzine.com/a-knot-like-infinity-by-north-bennett/

Early March saw the Mountaineering Scotland International Winter Meet take place for the first time since 2020. The event showcased both the best of Scottish winter climbing and the vagaries of the weather. Despite a deep thaw midweek, some imp... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=779577

These awards are our chance—as a climbing advocacy movement—to honor some of the individuals and organizations who stand out for their exceptional commitment to building communities, stewarding climbing areas, and fighting for sustainable and equal access for all. https://www.accessfund.org/latest-news/access-fund-announces-2024-climbing-advocate-awardees

March 2025 The American Alpine Club (AAC) and Mountain Hardwear are excited to announce the 2025 McNeill-Nott recipients. With the untimely death of Sue Nott and her climbing partner Karen McNeill on Sultana (Mt. Foraker) in 2006, the AAC partnered with Mountain Hardwear to establish the McNeill-Nott Award in their memory. This award seeks to preserve the spirit of these two talented and courageous climbers by giving grants to amateur female climbers exploring new routes or unclimbed peaks with small teams. Heather Smallpage will receive $2,000 to attempt big wall and alpine-style first ascents in a little-climbed region of Baffin Island: Arviqtujuq Kangiqtua (formerly Eglinton Fjord). Natalie Afonina, Shira Biner, Char Tomlinson, and Kaylan Worsnop will all join the expedition, which will be almost entirely human-powered. The expedition team will travel over 250 km by skiing, climbing, packrafting, and walking. The team hopes that this expedition will not only inspire people to see what is possible for female and nonbinary alpinism but also emphasize how increasingly essential and joyous these spaces are in this sport and will tell a story that includes voices that are often quieted or left out of the climbing media. Angela VanWiemeersch will receive $4,000 to attempt to establish a technical line in alpine style on a 5,000-meter peak in the Pamir Alai mountains of Kyrgyzstan. Allie Oaks will join VanWiemeersch on this expedition. Oaks and VanWiemeersch have been growing a long-distance partnership over the last four years and will be doing a training trip in the Canadian Rockies this April. This will be their first big expedition together.  Brooke Maushund will receive $1,000 to attempt to climb and ski unclimbed peaks on the Southern Patagonian Icefield (Hielo Continental) with a primarily female team. Since avalanche forecasting in the U.S. during austral summers, Maushund was driven to extend her winters in the Southern Hemisphere. After spending close to four months skiing in Patagonia last year, starting to learn terrain, snowpacks, and weather patterns, she is excited to continue learning through exploratory skiing in this dynamic, wild environment.  Applications for the McNeill-Nott Award are accepted each year from October 1 through November 30. Berkeley Anderson, Foundation and Grants Coordinator: [email protected] About Mountain Hardwear Mountain Hardwear, Inc., was founded in 1993 and is based in Richmond, CA. We exist to encourage and equip people to seek a wilder path in life. For 30 years, we’ve built essential equipment for climbers, mountaineers, and outdoor athletes and have supported expeditions on the world’s highest peaks. Relentless precision continues to inspire everything we do — our designers sweat every stitch and detail to continuously improve function, durability, and comfort. Mountain Hardwear is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear Company that distributes its products through specialty outdoor retailers in the United States and 34 countries worldwide. www.mountainhardwear.com https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/3/13/the-american-alpine-club-announces-2025-mcneill-nott-winners

In this episode, we sit down with Kai Lightner to chat about his Reel Rock film, Death of Villains. Kai gives us a behind the scenes look at how the film came to be, some of the key themes of the film and how challenging it was to be so vulnerable about subjects like eating disorders and rediscovering how to climb in his growing body, and the big fight, believing that he could meet his childhood dreams of climbing 5.15. We also talk about redpoint strategies, injury, the partners who have shaped him, and what he’s discovered recently about climbing, even after 20 years in the sport! Learn More about Kai Lightner Kai Lightner’s Instagram Climbing for Change Reel Rock Tour https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/3/13/climb-kai-lighter-talks-bts-of-death-of-villains