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  • Canada’s Most Iconic Big Wall Rock Climb

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    The Grand Wall was first climbed in 1961, it's now one of the most sought-after routes in the world The post Canada’s Most Iconic Big Wall Rock Climb appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/canadas-most-iconic-big-wall-rock-climb/
  • A Pilot Wanted to Crash-Land on Everest and Climb It

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    Maurice Wilson flew illegally and then, with no experience or training, tried to solo the world's highest peak five decades before anyone succeeded The post A Pilot Wanted to Crash-Land on Everest and Climb It appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/a-pilot-wanted-to-crash-land-on-everest-and-climb-it/
  • New Four-Pitch M10 Climbed in Switzerland

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    A multi-year project was completed by two longtime climbing partners The post New Four-Pitch M10 Climbed in Switzerland appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-four-pitch-m10-climbed-in-switzerland/
  • Climber Dies After Rappelling Accident in Red Rock

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    Two rescues involving six climbers occurred simultaneously in Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon over the weekend. One resulted in a fatality. https://www.climbing.com/news/climber-dies-rappelling-accident-red-rock/
  • Noah Wheeler Climbing Return of the Sleepwalker V17

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    Watch Wheeler send the United States' first V17 in a newly released video The post Noah Wheeler Climbing Return of the Sleepwalker V17 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/noah-wheeler-climbing-return-of-the-sleepwalker-v17/
  • New Utah Law Puts a Stop to this Women’s Climbing Night

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    The event had been taking place since 2021. A Utah newspaper first reported about the end of the program The post New Utah Law Puts a Stop to this Women’s Climbing Night appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-utah-law-puts-a-stop-to-this-womens-climbing-night/
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    I am continually amazed and supported by the collectors of The Climbing Zine. Over 15 years of publishing there have been plenty of ups and downs, but the support of the climbing community has always been constant. I am an artist first and a businessperson second, so I’ve learned, and continue to learn lessons, often… https://climbingzine.com/sell-out-the-zine-volume-25-and-zine-collecting/
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    The joys of redpointing The Green Mile https://www.climbing.com/people/5-14cs-age-50-green-mile/
  • Let Me Die On The Rock (a poem) by Luke Mehall

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    Let me die on the rock Doesn’t matter which one Something sunny and remote Away from the dummies and remotes   by Luke Mehall, publisher of The Climbing Zine. Photo by Jake Burchmore, published in Volume 22    Not that I’m not a dummy too I’m just a different kind of fool The artist living… https://climbingzine.com/let-me-die-on-the-rock-a-poem-by-luke-mehall/
  • A Climber We Lost: Takero Nakajima

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    Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community. https://www.climbing.com/people/a-climber-we-lost-takero-nakajima/
  • Field Tested: The Edelrid Pinch Belay Device—No Locker Required!

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    "The Pinch has found a home in my pack, a beloved addition that I appreciate for its light weight, reliable belay orientation, and fluency with skinny cords." https://www.climbing.com/gear/review-edelrid-pinch-belay-device/
  • Attempt at Famous Patagonia Route Thwarted by Huge Flake

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    Americans use caution and bail after encountering a large, detached flake on El Corazón The post Attempt at Famous Patagonia Route Thwarted by Huge Flake appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/attempt-at-famous-patagonia-route-thwarted-by-huge-flake/
  • The Implications of Warmer Winters for Ice Climbing

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    A short film from the American Alpine Club about what a changing climate means for ice climbing The post The Implications of Warmer Winters for Ice Climbing appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/the-implications-of-warmer-winters-for-ice-climbing/
  • 9b/+ first ascent and 9a flash for Alex Megos

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    In the space of just two days, Alex Megos has made the first ascent ofEl Touareg Blanco (9b)as well as a flash ascent ofMr Big (9a). https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778135
  • Trump Has Renamed Alaska’s Denali Back to Mount McKinley

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    On his first day in office, Donald Trump signed an executive order - read what it says below The post Trump Has Renamed Alaska’s Denali Back to Mount McKinley appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/trump-has-renamed-alaskas-denali-back-to-mount-mckinley/
  • Rock Climber Dies in Rock Rocks Near Vegas

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    Few details have been made public. It occurred during another rescue operation on another route The post Rock Climber Dies in Rock Rocks Near Vegas appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/rock-climber-dies-in-rock-rocks-near-vegas/
  • People Arrested for Trying to Sell Police Stolen Climbing Gear

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    A climber got their gear back after police arrested the thieves who tried to sell it The post People Arrested for Trying to Sell Police Stolen Climbing Gear appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/people-arrested-for-trying-to-sell-police-stolen-climbing-gear/
  • George Eddy Sending Punks in the Gym 5.14a

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    This was the first-ever sport climb given a 5.14 grade - it's set to be closed this year The post George Eddy Sending Punks in the Gym 5.14a appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/george-eddy-sending-punks-in-the-gym-5-14a/
  • Second Ascent of Desert 5.13 Offwidth

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    The Aging Bull climbs and aesthetic and slightly chossy line in a remote corner of Arizona The post Second Ascent of Desert 5.13 Offwidth appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/second-ascent-of-desert-5-13-offwidth/
  • I Will Let Elon Musk’s Robot Belay Me

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    A breakup letter to my human climbing partner https://www.climbing.com/news/elon-musk-optimus-belay-bot/