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Despite being one of the most popular bouldering areas in the world, there are still new climb to be discovered
The post New Highball Boulder Climbed in Joshua Tree appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/news/new-highball-boulder-climbed-in-joshua-tree/
Trip report from our 2nd-annual OpenBeta Volunteers weekend
Trip report from our 2nd-annual OpenBeta Volunteers weekend
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The situation is ongoing and more information is expected to be made available
The post Fatality Reported After Rockfall in Alberta appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/news/fatality-reported-after-rockfall-in-alberta/
Lara Neumeier has made the third female ascent of Beat Kammerlander's 6 pitch 240 metre 8b+ route Silbergeier, in Rtikon Switzerland.
This vast, unprotected area in Chilean Patagonia boasts irreplaceable ecological and cultural treasures, including native forests, glaciers, and endangered species. And it’s for sale
The post $45 Million Raised to Save Yosemite of South America appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/news/45-million-raised-to-save-yosemite-of-south-america/
La Ligne Géant isn't the highest or longest, but it's one of the most complicated highlines to date
The post Epic Highline is One of Most Complex Ever appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/news/epic-highline-is-one-of-most-complex-ever/
Here's a list of the must-have gear and apparel for your summer 2025 road trip
The post Gearing up for your climbing road trip at MEC appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/profiles/gearing-up-for-your-climbing-road-trip-at-mec/
From splitter granite lines to classic sandstone cracks, here some must-try American cracks
The post Five Iconic U.S.A. Trad Climbs 5.8 to 5.13 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/profiles/five-iconic-u-s-a-trad-climbs-5-8-to-5-13/
It's one of the three routes that make up the famed Alpine Trilogy
The post Lara Neumeier Sends 240-metre 5.14 in the Alps appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/news/lara-neumeier-sends-240-metre-5-14-in-the-alps/
Five more quick tips on best practices. This post covers: 1) When to untie your rappel stopper knot, 2) the proper direction for a Grigri when belaying from the anchor, 3) how not to carry your satcom device, 4) how to shorten a sewn loop daisy chain, and 5) why to keep your anchor low on a tree.
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Five more quick tips on best practices. This post covers: 1) When to untie your rappel stopper knot, 2) the proper direction for a Grigri when belaying from the anchor, 3) how not to carry your satcom device, 4) how to shorten a sewn loop daisy chain, and 5) why to keep your anchor low on a tree.
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Discover expert climbing tips, route maps, gear advice, and navigation techniques to enhance your backcountry adventures and mountaineering skills.
Alpinesavvy (www.alpinesavvy.com)
Long-awaited news came today, when the Mountain Bothies Association announced thatCulra bothy is to be rebuilt. Popular for decades, the bothy, which occupies a prime spot under the Ben Alder massif, was declared unsafe for public use and clos...
Le Grand Saccage is one of the German climber's latest hard first ascents
The post Alex Megos Climbing a 5.15a/b in Buoux appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/video/alex-megos-climbing-a-5-15a-b-in-buoux/
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