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  • American Alpine ClubA

    Denali Rescue, 1979: The Untold Full Story

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    American Alpine ClubA
    In this episode, we have climbing legends Jamie Logan, Jack Tackle, and Ken Currens on the podcast to retell the story of an accident and rescue on Denali from 1979. Jack Tackle and Ken Currens were climbing partners with a number of big mountains and first ascents under their belt, and in 1979, it was their first trip to the Alaska Range. They had decided to attempt the unclimbed southeast face of Denali (also known as Mount McKinely). This face would later become known as the Isis Face. In the middle of the climb, Ken, on lead, took a 250 ft fall when snow gave way beneath him. Once the rope came taught, he was hanging in mid air over a cliff, his femur badly broken. The rescue that followed is a story for the ages. We dive into the mechanics of the accident, what Jack Tackle had to do to get help, and how Jamie Logan and Mugs Stump—two of the most impressive alpinists of the time—were critical in helping save Ken. She and Mugs are especially known for the first ascent of the Emperor Face the year before, and though Mugs has passed, Jamie was able to fill us in on their experience of the rescue. In this episode, these climbing legends put together, in real time, the pieces of this story (that they all remember a tad bit differently)—47 years later. Learn More About Jack Tackle Learn More About Jamie Logan The First Ascent of the Emperor’s Face in the AAJ https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2026/3/5/denali-rescue-1979-the-untold-full-story
  • GrippedG

    The Art of the Landing: Choosing the Right Crash Pad for Bouldering Outdoors

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    Here are a few important considerations when buying your first crash pad as your transition from indoors to rock The post The Art of the Landing: Choosing the Right Crash Pad for Bouldering Outdoors appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/the-art-of-the-landing-choosing-the-right-crash-pad-for-bouldering-outdoors/
  • GrippedG

    Tommy Caldwell Called Empath 5.14b, Here’s His Beta

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    A new video featuring Tommy Caldwell on the test-piece Empath in California The post Tommy Caldwell Called Empath 5.14b, Here’s His Beta appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/tommy-caldwell-called-empath-5-14b-heres-his-beta/
  • UK ClimbingU

    The First One Day Ascent of Sea of Dreams

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    UK ClimbingU
    'On the Reticent, Brandon had done all of the hard climbing, but here our blocks seemed similarly tricky. I had 10 pitches of runouts, dubious rock, and fear to contend with, and before long it would get dark'. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=783632
  • Access FundA

    Federal Judge to Consider Requests to Slow Down the Oak Flat Land Giveaway

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    https://www.accessfund.org/latest-news/federal-judge-to-consider-requests-to-slow-down-the-oak-flat-land-giveaway
  • GrippedG

    Cyber Monday deals on Black Diamond gear

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    Cyber Monday deals on climbing gear are here and you don't even need to leave your couch to find them The post Cyber Monday deals on Black Diamond gear appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/gear/buyers-guide/cyber-monday-deals-on-black-diamond-gear/
  • climbingC

    Weekend Whipper: Gunning for Second Ascent of 5.12 Trad

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    Cheers to soft, careful catches! https://www.climbing.com/videos/big-fall-off-5-12-trad-second-ascent/
  • HowNOT2H

    Two carabiners and a dream #climbinggear #breaktest

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArXT536lSog