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  • ischris@universeodon.comI

    I've now linked the start and end of this v5 (indoor) problem Ive been working on for the past week and it's so hard to give myself the proper rest between attempts.

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    ischris@universeodon.comI
    I've now linked the start and end of this v5 (indoor) problem Ive been working on for the past week and it's so hard to give myself the proper rest between attempts. I'm even setting timers... And then constantly looking at the timer cause I'm itching to get back on and send it. Now pacing back and forth in the gym like a crazy person. #bouldering #boulderingproblems #climbing
  • GrippedG

    The 2024 International Mountain Day Theme

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    “Mountain solutions for a sustainable future – innovation, adaptation and youth.” The post The 2024 International Mountain Day Theme appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/the-2024-international-mountain-day-theme/
  • GrippedG

    The Gunks are the Best Northeast Crag for Fall 2024 Rock Climbing

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    If you like plugging gear then be sure to make a plan to visit this New York State location The post The Gunks are the Best Northeast Crag for Fall 2024 Rock Climbing appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/the-gunks-are-the-best-northeast-crag-for-fall-2024-rock-climbing/
  • EpicTVE

    Comfort is key in #climbing shoes…

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkY3NTOo3oU
  • ClimbingZineC

    Brad Gobright: Pure of Heart (Part 1) by Lucas Roman

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    Brad Gobright is pure of heart. So pure, in fact, that he may never have faced a dilemma in all his life. That’s not exactly serving him well right now, as he’s stuck in a pickle of his own making, at the top of the first pitch of Southern California’s gem climb, The Vampire. He’s… https://climbingzine.com/brad-gobright-pure-of-heart-part-1-by-lucas-roman/
  • American Alpine ClubA

    CONNECT: Undercover Crusher Nathan Hadley

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    On this edition of the Undercover Crusher series, we have Rab athlete Nathan Hadley on the pod. We talk about what counts as “undercover,” and the reality of straddling the world of full-time work while being “pro.” We discuss the pressure to be obsessed with Yosemite, and maybe figuring out that performing in Yosemite is not the only place to make a name for yourself…as well as bolting and development ethics in Washington, sending the Canadian Trilogy, and the downsides and upsides of being a route setter.  Jump into this episode to hear all this and more from crusher Nathan Hadley! Learn More About Nathan Hadley Other Undercover Crusher Episodes https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2024/9/30/connect-undercover-crusher-nathan-hadley
  • GrippedG

    New Rock Climb up Bugaboo’s North Howser

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    Rat Race is the newest route up one of the most famous granite walls in western Canada The post New Rock Climb up Bugaboo’s North Howser appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-rock-climb-up-bugaboos-north-howser/
  • devnullD

    DMM Pivot for lowering to ground via top belay?

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    Last weekend I took a couple friends to the local crag for their first time out. Since I was the only one able to clean, others led and set the anchor, but on occasion if the leader were unable to reach the anchors, I would set the anchor and belayed the others up from the top using a grigri. That worked pretty well, though I'm aware that Petzl doesn't recommend using the grigri in such a manner (a redirected belay is preferred.) I did notice that the DMM Pivot set up in guide/auto-blocking mode had a dedicated method for lowering — using a second biner to adjust the angle of the device. Are there concerns with doing so for lowering a second climber all the way to the ground? Whenever lowering is mentioned, it's always in the context is lowering the second "a few feet" or so.