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/

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

'Adam the Climber' by Pietro Dal Pra will stoke your fire for climbing The post This New Adam Ondra Biography Is a Must-Read for All Climbers appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/this-new-adam-ondra-biography-is-a-must-read-for-all-climbers/

It’s a dingy bar. Dark and musty. Where, I’m not exactly sure, but there is a feeling of sadness that radiates on every level. The light trickling through dusty, half-drawn shades is not telling of any particular time of day, perhaps evening. Weak rays of sunlight barely cut through the haze that lingers at the… https://climbingzine.com/hypoxic-dreams-by-vic-zeilman/

Alex Megos has used his current form to add another F9a flash to his CV; this time it was Mr. Big also at Margalef. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/alex-megos-back-in-the-news-with-a-flash-of-mr-big-f9a/

"We do not recommend it because of its very great objective danger," said the first ascent team. A new short film just dropped featuring the route The post Standing Rock by the 5.11c is a Classic appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/standing-rock-by-the-5-11c-is-a-classic/

Having a good quality GPX track file of your intended route is very useful to help stay found and avoid epics. My website has more than 150 GPX files for Pacific NW routes. Here's how you can move them from my Google Drive onto your phone’s backcountry navigation app. Premium Article available https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/how-to-add-a-gpx-file-to-your-phone

Apply by the end of January to get support for your 2025 objective The post Over $40,000 in Cash Up for Grabs for Climbers appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/over-40000-in-cash-up-for-grabs-for-climbers/

The day after making the FA Tuareg Blanco 5.15b/c, Megos flashed Mr. Big 5.14d The post “I Think I’m in Decent Shape at the Moment” – Alex Megos Flashes 5.14d appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/i-think-im-in-decent-shape-at-the-moment-alex-megos-flashes-5-14d/

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-kazuya-hiraide/

The setting was spectacular, the medium completely inappropriate for a fall. https://www.climbing.com/videos/weekend-whipper-big-ice-climbing-fall-on-an-iceberg/

Watch a send of the steep route that has a big-move crux section The post The Fugitive is a Classic North Carolina 5.12d appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/the-fugitive-is-a-classic-north-carolina-5-12d/

From a climbable cave and a deep water soloing wall to a dog park, these climbing gyms and facilities go above and beyond. https://www.climbing.com/gym-climbing/7-unique-us-climbing-gym-amenities-facilities/

This week's Friday Night Video takes us to the South-West, where Solly Kemball Dorey and Mikey Cleverdon help uncover the charm, and challenges, of Cornish coastal bouldering. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=777993