Jim Pope lives and breathes climbing. This video gives a glimpse into how he makes a living in the sport while staying fully immersed in his passion, from route setting and training to getting outside climbing at every opportunity and representing as a sponsored climber.
The humble friction hitch: probably the lowest cost, lightest weight, and most useful thing you could have on your harness when things go sideways. Learn all about ‘em here.
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https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/all-about-friction-hitches-part-1
These are the most difficult boulders sent by the end of November 2025
The post The Hardest Boulder Problems in the World appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/profiles/the-hardest-boulder-problems-in-the-world/
“I wanted to do this one because it’s the epitome of big wall free climbing.” – Emily Harrington
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https://gripped.com/profiles/new-film-girl-climber-screens-on-imax/
His first time on the summit of Everest was back in 1994
The post Kami Rita Sherpa Climbs Everest for Record 31st Time appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/news/kami-rita-sherpa-climbs-everest-for-record-31st-time/
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-lhakpa-tenji-sherpa/
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/
