Access Fund was founded in 1991 to protect America’s climbing. We’ve made so much progress on that front—from passing bills in Congress to buying threatened climbing areas to building sustainable trails—but our work is not done. In fact, it’s just as important as ever.
https://www.accessfund.org/latest-news/breaking-black-diamond-is-matching-all-donations-to-secure-climbings-future
The sport climbing kids keep getting stronger, but 5.12a still holds its place as a coveted grade for most
The post Five Squamish 5.12a Sport Climbs You Won’t Find in the Guidebook appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/profiles/five-squamish-5-12a-sport-climbs-you-wont-find-in-the-guidebook/
A double loop bowline on a bight is a good starting point for various types of anchors. Here's one application, the “fisheye”. Make a three-piece anchor with a 120 cm sling? Yep! Learn all about it here.
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https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/the-fish-eye-anchor
This month, Peter W Gilroy announced that he will no longer be making his classic hats, and we realized we’ve got a small stash of his classic “dirtbag state of mind” beanies. Score one at the link below! Hats
https://climbingzine.com/closeout-of-the-peter-w-gilroy-dirtbag-state-of-mind-beanie/
Well here we are, old bolt; let me just say this before I remove you. You should be proud because great care was taken when you were placed. Questions were asked, such as: Was this the best spot for you? Was there any place for passive pro? Would you be chopped? Would the coming onslaught…
https://climbingzine.com/giving-bolt-ode-bolt-jimmy-keithley/
First climbed in 2008, left ungraded after the first ascent, and unrepeated for more than sixteen years, Echo Wall is a route that has always had an air of mystery about it.
https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=773467
