Red-hot news from Langdale is that Adam Ondra has flashed Lexicon, Neil Gresham’s E11 7a Pavey Ark testpiece. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/adam-ondra-makes-history-by-flashing-lexicon-e11-7a/

If you don't stick the crux move of Lexicon E11, an 80-foot whipper awaits The post Adam Ondra Flashes One of the Hardest Trad Climbs in the World appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/adam-ondra-flashes-one-of-the-hardest-trad-climbs-in-the-world/

Red-hot news from Langdale is that Adam Ondra has flashed Lexicon, Neil Gresham’s E11 Pavey Ark test-piece. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/adam-ondra-makes-history-flashing-sixth-ascent-of-lexicon-e11/

The ascent is the hardest trad flash of all time, and took place with no prior inspection of the holds. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=781459

The granite route was originally graded 5.15a, but new beta has lowered the grade over the years The post Tommy Caldwell Climbs Empath, Calls it 5.14b appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/tommy-caldwell-climbs-empath-calls-it-5-14b/

Nails-hard problems and few tops characterized the night in Curitiba. Here's who won gold, silver, and bronze The post Tough Men’s Final at Boulder World Cup in Brazil appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/tough-mens-final-at-boulder-world-cup-in-brazil/

Camille Coudert recently sent the sit start to Fake Pamplemouse The post V17 Climber Tops Deep Fake V16 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/v17-climber-tops-deep-fake-v16/

Keep your climbing gear looking and smelling fresh with these steps The post How to Clean Your Harness and Helmet appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/how-to-clean-your-harness-and-helmet/

Exact details of the location and how many people were involved have not been released as of midday May 17 The post Avalanche on Eiger Buries Several People appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/avalanche-on-eiger-buries-several-people/

Hyunbin Min makes history with a single-session V16 ascent of Ryuichi's Murai's United The post Korean Climber Sends V16 in a Session appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/korean-climber-sends-v16-in-a-session/

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Motherhood, guiding, her own counseling practiceprofessional climber Julia Niles has danced between responsibilities for years. Lured by her friend, professional climber Em Pellerin, to go climb the big walls of Cocham Valley, Chile, Julia relearns what it means to thrive. High off the deck, tied together, every action becomes a powerful re... https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=781387

Ellis Brigham will open a new store in Keswick this summer https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=781386

V16 climber Pietro Vidi has repeated the 19-pitch 5.13c a quarter of a century after Tommy Caldwell and Beth Rodden made the first free ascent The post Lurking Fear on El Cap Freed After 25 Years appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/lurking-fear-on-el-cap-freed-after-25-years/

The Alpine Club of Canada Squamish section has released a topo and details for The Grotto The post New Crag in Squamish for 5.10 Climbers appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-crag-in-squamish-for-5-10-climbers/

Bosi has climbed several problems from V14 and up over the past few weeks The post Will Bosi Climbs New V15 in Switzerland appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/will-bosi-climbs-new-v15-in-switzerland/

During a recent trip to the UK, we caught up with none other than Adam Ondra to discuss his past, present and future. We touch upon his early days when he climbed 9a at age 13, his reflections on his unrepeated route Silence (9c), his emotions after his Olympic experience, and what makes him so special. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=781383

David Fitzgerald has made the first ascent of the low start to Randy Puro's classic Yosemite testpiece, The Shield, 8A/V11. He has named the low start Last Line of Defense, and has proposed a grade of 8C+/V16. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=781376

Five more quick tips on best practices, with links to my detailed articles. This post covers: 1) rappel anchor backups, 2) route hardware bolting tips (stainless steel!), 3) using “rack pack” carabiners, 4) a crafty Klemheist hitch variation, and 5) how to rack an adjustable tether so it won’t trip you up. https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/climbing-tips-do-this-not-that-part-4

A few weeks ago, David Fitzgerald made the first ascent of Last Line of Defense V16 The post Yosemite Gets a New Hardest Boulder appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/yosemite-gets-a-new-hardest-boulder/