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  • Brown Bear Fatally Pushes Hiker Off Cliff

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    The surviving member of the group climbed a tree to escape the bear The post Brown Bear Fatally Pushes Hiker Off Cliff appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/brown-bear-fatally-pushes-hiker-off-cliff/
  • Hard New Trad Climb Opened in Squamish

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    Hits from the Vape starts up Hits from the Bong before following a line up left The post Hard New Trad Climb Opened in Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/hard-new-trad-climb-opened-in-squamish/
  • Will Bosi FAs a V15 in England

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    Linking two V13 cruxes, Remote Working is a new V15 at Sean's Roof The post Will Bosi FAs a V15 in England appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/will-bosi-fas-a-v15-in-england/
  • Here’s Who’s Competing at the World Cup this Weekend

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    Don't miss the fifth Boulder World Cup of the season this Saturday and Sunday in Bern, Swtizerland The post Here’s Who’s Competing at the World Cup this Weekend appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/heres-whos-competing-at-the-world-cup-this-weekend/
  • Skiers Smash Speed Record on Mont Blanc

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    Benjamin Védrines and Nicolas Jean skied four faces in under 24 hours The post Skiers Smash Speed Record on Mont Blanc appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/skiers-smash-speed-record-on-mont-blanc/
  • Daniel Woods Drops Footage of Sosa V16

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    Sosa is one of the hardest boulders in Utah, it was first climbed in 2024 The post Daniel Woods Drops Footage of Sosa V16 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/daniel-woods-drops-footage-of-sosa-v16/
  • Squamish Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Park

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    The Dryden Creek wildfire has grown to be over 20 hectares The post Squamish Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Park appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/squamish-wildfire-forces-evacuation-of-park/
  • Another Climber Dies on Denali in 2025

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    Denali National Park has released a press statement about the identity of the climber The post Another Climber Dies on Denali in 2025 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/another-climber-dies-on-denali-in-2025/
  • Jonathan Siegrist Climbs 5.15a in Wyoming

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    The leading American climber has sent Hard Twisted at Lander The post Jonathan Siegrist Climbs 5.15a in Wyoming appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/jonathan-siegrist-climbs-5-15a-in-wyoming/
  • Adam Ondra Retires From Boulder Comps

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    "I did not expect to be emotional, but I am," said Ondra after competing at his final Boulder World Cup The post Adam Ondra Retires From Boulder Comps appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/adam-ondra-retires-from-boulder-comps/
  • Toby Roberts Talks Lackluster Start to 2025 Comp Season

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    The Paris Olympic champion has been having a tough year on the World Cup circuit The post Toby Roberts Talks Lackluster Start to 2025 Comp Season appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/toby-roberts-talks-lackluster-start-to-2025-comp-season/
  • Five Tips to Rock Climb in Wildfire Smoke

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    Air quality warnings have been issued, but it doesn't mean that you can't get out for some climbing The post Five Tips to Rock Climb in Wildfire Smoke appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/five-tips-to-rock-climb-in-wildfire-smoke/
  • Honnold in New Hollywood Horror Trailer

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    The Sound will be released in late June, watch the trailer below The post Honnold in New Hollywood Horror Trailer appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/honnold-in-new-hollywood-horror-trailer/
  • Schalck and Bertone lead French rout in Prague

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    Mejdi Schalck and Oriane Bertone took both golds in the weather-affected Prague WC Boulder round over the weekend; French team-mates took two further medals also. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/schalck-and-bertone-lead-french-rout-in-prague/
  • The “fish eye” anchor

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    A double loop bowline on a bight is a good starting point for various types of anchors. Here's one application, the “fisheye”. Make a three-piece anchor with a 120 cm sling? Yep! Learn all about it here. Premium Article available https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/the-fish-eye-anchor
  • Steve McClure on his 'pegless' ascent of Yma O Hyd, E10 7a

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    Once you decide to go 'pegless' you are kind of committed, you can't exactly grab a peg if you get tired, and with just cams on your rack it's gonna be a fiddly effort if you fluff a placement to try and clip a peg instead! https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=782107
  • Climber Rescued After Fall on B.C. Mountain

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    A climber suffered an injury to their leg after a slide down an alpine slope The post Climber Rescued After Fall on B.C. Mountain appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climber-rescued-after-fall-on-b-c-mountain/
  • A Wildfire is Out of Control in Squamish

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    The town of Squamish has asked motorists to not stop to observe the fire The post A Wildfire is Out of Control in Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/a-wildfire-is-out-of-control-in-squamish/
  • Yosemite Bans Flag Hanging on El Capitan

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    Displaying flags on El Capitan and other Yosemite rock faces has historically served as a means of protest The post Yosemite Bans Flag Hanging on El Capitan appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/yosemite-bans-flag-hanging-on-el-capitan/
  • Rock Climbing History Made in Yosemite

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    Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau have climbed the Yosemite Triple in under 24 hours The post Rock Climbing History Made in Yosemite appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/rock-climbing-history-made-in-yosemite/