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My path as a climber had to face a most real enemy: pure unadulterated fear. This fear manifested itself in the biggest baddest canyon, nearby, the most intimidating chasm in Colorado, and even the entire United States, The Black Canyon. Excerpt from American Climber, a memoir by Luke Mehall “The Black” as we called it,… https://climbingzine.com/benightedonthecruise/

"I feel like I can still compete with anyone," said the 35-year-old two-time Olympic bronze medallist The post Jakob Schubert Announces Bid to Qualify for 2028 Olympics appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/jakob-schubert-announces-bid-to-qualify-for-2028-olympics/

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

As the year wraps up, here's the last climbing stop of the road trip uninterrupted by injury (rip my pulleys during the hueco revisit). Joshua tree felt a lot less tall after bishop, but I'm very bad at crack climbing. #bouldering #climbing

From winning golds to sending 5.15, here's a look back at the Italian's breakout year The post Andrea Chelleris, 16, Had a Strong Year on Rock and Plastic appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/andrea-chelleris-16-had-a-strong-year-on-rock-and-plastic/

It took Barry Blanchard four attempts before completing what is now one of Canada's most famous alpine routes The post The Story of Infinite Patience, Famously Soloed by Marc-André Leclerc appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/the-story-of-infinite-patience-famously-soloed-by-marc-andre-leclerc/

Megos climbed both the stand and low versions of the bloc in a single session The post Alex Megos Sends an Oriane Bertone V14 in Fontainebleau appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/alex-megos-sends-an-oriane-bertone-v14-in-fontainebleau/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oTOK-Q2SMk

A quick overview of my new #climbing wall app Probly https://www.abiv.work/writing/probly-is-live

With more AI content than ever online, climbers can still turn to print to share their stories and photos The post Sharing Your Climbing Story in the Age of AI appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/sharing-your-climbing-story-in-the-age-of-ai/

A new five-year plan was introduced that will see rangers monitoring teams above base camp The post Everest Waste Clean-Up Plan Cancelled by Nepal appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/everest-waste-clean-up-plan-cancelled-by-nepal/

Overhanging V5#bouldering #climbing #indoorclimbing

Fourteen climbers, ten problems, six first ascents – this year V17 sends were more common than ever before The post Can You Guess How Many V17s Sends There Were in 2025? Hint: It Was the Most Ever appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/can-you-guess-how-many-v17s-sends-there-were-in-2025-hint-it-was-the-most-ever/

A scheme to encourage climbers to bring their waste down from Mount Everest is being scrapped - with Nepalese authorities telling the BBC it has been a failure. #Nepal #Himalaya #climbing #trash https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2g20prlg7o

There’s a whole lot missing from this story about how Sarah Larcombe’s mental recovery and prep for return to competition.The headline before clicking through is “After Sarah Larcombe fell off Arapiles, healing her bones was just the beginning”. The story makes it clear that mental recovery is important. But the rest of the text is about the physical aspects.#climbing #mhhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-29/sarah-larcombe-paraclimbing-injury-arapiles-world-championships/106018328

It was another year of big sends on Canada's west coast The post A Stolen Boulder, 5.15a and More Squamish 2025 News appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/a-stolen-boulder-a-5-15-and-more-squamish-2025-news/

Prioritäten am Felshttps://open.spotify.com/track/65LrcxrMSo9lewYFTu3FOF?si=PcslFfiQTFG0SiooykzxAQ#climbing #sarche#nobaddays

The 500-metre route climbs the southwest face of Gulba at 5.10 The post All-Women Alpine Team Climbs New Mountain Route appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/all-women-alpine-team-climbs-new-mountain-route/

8 Spots to Enjoy Mount Fuji’s Winter Views Without ClimbingTEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The 2025 climbing season for Mount Fuji has ended. However, tourists can still enjoy the panoramic views of Japan’s highest mountain year-round. When winter arrives, the mountain’s spectacular view, with its snow-capped white peak contrasting against the blue …#Japan #JP #MountFuji #climbing #MountFujiNews #news #Tokyo #富士山https://www.alojapan.com/1434922/8-spots-to-enjoy-mount-fujis-winter-views-without-climbing/

Sarah Larcombe’s journey back to the top of the paraclimbing world after devastating injuriesSarah Larcombe was hanging from a wall at an Australian climbing team camp in June. Tired and unable…#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #australianclimbingteam #climbing #LucieJarrige #MountArapiles #paraclimbing #SarahLarcombe #TopNews #TopStorieshttps://www.newsbeep.com/au/377125/