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  • Pete Whittaker Tries a Barefoot Charles V17

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    L’Ombre du Voyageur V17 has yet to see a second ascent – with or without climbing shoes The post Pete Whittaker Tries a Barefoot Charles V17 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/pete-whittaker-tries-a-barefoot-charles-v17/
  • The DMM Cortex is a New Ice Climbing Tool

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    If you're looking for a new ice climbing tool this winter then be sure to check out the Cortex The post The DMM Cortex is a New Ice Climbing Tool appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/the-dmm-cortex-is-a-new-ice-climbing-tool/
  • Alex Honnold Back in Yosemite for The Nose

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    Less than 12 people have ever freed the iconic 5.14 big wall route The post Alex Honnold Back in Yosemite for The Nose appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/alex-honnold-back-in-yosemite-for-the-nose/
  • 11-Year-Old Climbs a Chris Sharma 5.14d

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    Chilean climber Leo Cea has sent his third 5.14d route – the ultra-popular Era Vella The post 11-Year-Old Climbs a Chris Sharma 5.14d appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/11-year-old-climbs-a-chris-sharma-5-14d/
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    Over a rainy day in the Sierra foothills, Söderlund shares what drives her to climb hard The post Matilda Söderlund: Her Journey from World Cups to Questing up Yosemite Big Walls appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/matilda-soderlund-her-journey-from-world-cups-to-questing-up-yosemite-big-walls/
  • Janja Garnbret Sends a V14 and Two V13s in Austria

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    On a short visit to Maltatal, she topped the stunning Hide and Sick V14, plus a few other hard blocs The post Janja Garnbret Sends a V14 and Two V13s in Austria appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/janja-garnbret-sends-a-v14-and-two-v13s-in-austria/
  • Katie Lamb Tops a Tahoe V15

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    Fallen Angel is her third problem of the grade or harder The post Katie Lamb Tops a Tahoe V15 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/katie-lamb-tops-a-tahoe-v15/
  • Jessi Pilz Skips 5.14d, Climbs First 5.15a

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    The Olympic gold medalist went from climbing three 5.14c routes to sending an iconic 5.15a The post Jessi Pilz Skips 5.14d, Climbs First 5.15a appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/jessi-pilz-skips-5-14d-climbs-first-5-15a/
  • Climbers Make First Ascent of Patagonia Mountain Then Ski It

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    The aesthetic peak is in a remote part of the southern Patagonia Ice Field The post Climbers Make First Ascent of Patagonia Mountain Then Ski It appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/uncategorized/climbers-make-first-ascent-of-patagonia-mountain-then-ski-it/
  • Help Adventure Writer Doug Schnitzspahn Fight Cancer

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    Doug is facing a battle with stage 3 lymphoma, and while his prognosis is hopeful, he needs our support The post Help Adventure Writer Doug Schnitzspahn Fight Cancer appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/help-adventure-writer-doug-schnitzspahn-fight-cancer/
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    Having now climbed both V17 and 5.15c, Bailey is now one of the most accomplished outdoor climbers of all time. https://www.climbing.com/news/watch-sean-bailey-send-shaolin-v17/
  • The Best Ice Climbing Gear for Your Next Winter Objective

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    Five gear nerds tested 31 products, from carbon-fiber ice tools to top-of-the-line apparel. These six came out on top. https://www.climbing.com/gear/best-ice-climbing-gear/
  • Fri Night Vid Sean Bailey establishes Shaolin, 9A

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    This week's Friday Night Video follows Sean Bailey on his journey to establishing the world's ninth 9A/V17 boulder - Shaolin, in Red Rocks, Nevada. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=776410
  • Watch Sean Bailey Climb New V17 Shaolin

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    This is the eighth boulder in the world with a confirmed or suggest V17 grading The post Watch Sean Bailey Climb New V17 Shaolin appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/watch-sean-bailey-climb-new-v17-shaolin/
  • Jakob Schubert Gets Critical of Comp Climbing

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    From the types of routes to the randomness of setting, the two-time Olympic bronze medalist, who's climbed V17 and 5.15d, gets real about the state of competitions The post Jakob Schubert Gets Critical of Comp Climbing appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/jakob-schubert-gets-critical-of-comp-climbing/
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    The Hydra swings just as good—or better—as the best of them. But its modularity is where it really shines. https://www.climbing.com/gear/review-black-diamond-hydra-ice-tool/
  • The Best Gifts for the Climber in Your Life

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    Whether you’re picking gifts for a gym rat, a diehard alpinist, or any climber in between, our holiday gift guide has you covered. https://www.climbing.com/gear/best-climbing-gifts-2024/
  • Weekend Whipper: Watch Angus Kille Attempt 5.13d R/X First Ascent

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    Kille says this whipper was actually in the "no fall zone" but his belayer reeled in a good armful of rope to keep him off the ground. https://www.climbing.com/videos/angus-kill-attempts-dangerous-trad-first-ascent/
  • These Tips from Will Gadd Will Help You be a Better Ice Climber

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    A new video series featuring Will Gadd giving useful information about ice and mixed climbing The post These Tips from Will Gadd Will Help You be a Better Ice Climber appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/these-tips-from-will-gadd-will-help-you-be-a-better-ice-climber/
  • The 10 Hardest V17 Boulders in the World

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    Sean Bailey has added another V17 to the growing list of hard problems. There are also two V16/17 boulders The post The 10 Hardest V17 Boulders in the World appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/the-10-hardest-v17-boulders-in-the-world/