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This is one of our favourite new helmets going into summer 2025 The post Metolius Hardtop, a Light, Affordable, Durable Helmet appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/metolius-hardtop-a-light-affordable-durable-helmet/

Tool tethers prevent the gigantic problem of dropping an ice tool on a long alpine route. The commercial ones work fine; however they can be a bit expensive. Here's a way to make your own. Premium Article available https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/diy-ice-tool-tethers

"That claim is exaggerated beyond all measure. It's so far from the truth, it's not even funny." - Ray Jardine The post Climbing Legend Responds to Yosemite Chipping Allegations appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climbing-legend-responds-to-yosemite-chipping-allegations/

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The world's most famous free-soloist gets a speed record on a tall problem called Plumber's Crack The post Alex Honnold Gets Bouldering Speed Record appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/alex-honnold-gets-bouldering-speed-record/

The V17 boulderer completed the Jimmy Webb problem after nine sessions of effort The post Elias Iagnemma Climbing Ephyra V16 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/elias-iagnemma-climbing-ephyra-v16/

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The film will be screening at several locations in Canada over the next few months The post La Rubia: New Film Featuring Bronwyn Hodgins Climbing 5.14+ appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/la-rubia-new-film-featuring-bronwyn-hodgins-climbing-5-14/

"As members, we cannot in good conscience continue to support a business that treats its workers — who are also fellow climbers — unfairly..." The post Climbers Boycott Californian Gyms Over Labour Practices appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/climbers-boycott-californian-gyms-over-labour-practices/

From daring free-solos to iconic traverses, here are just a few of his many amazing climbs over the decades The post 10 Iconic Rock Climbs by Legend Peter Croft appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/10-iconic-rock-climbs-by-legend-peter-croft/

The La Sportiva World Tour kicks off this week and will continue throughout the summer The post Adam Ondra to Visit Gyms Around the World appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/adam-ondra-to-visit-gyms-around-the-world/

The send comes a few days after completing a 5.15a on his second go The post Jules Marchaland Ticks a Seb Bouin 5.14d appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/jules-marchaland-ticks-a-seb-bouin-5-14d/

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The general public is often confused about many aspects of our sport, and apparently, so is AI The post ChatGPT Image Generator vs. Comp Climbing appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/chatgpt-image-generator-vs-comp-climbing/

“I am glad / For every thought that puts my memory / On my past time.” —Michelangelo   This piece is published in Volume 19 of The Climbing Zine. Banner photo of Layton Kor by Paul Mayrose   Nothing slowed Layton Kor. April, 1962, he drove to Yosemite with Jack Turner and wrote me a… https://climbingzine.com/not-for-me-to-wonder-why-an-early-ascent-of-the-naked-edge-with-layton-kor-by-pat-ament/

In this week's Friday Night Video, ttwo local climbers set their sights upon a visionary objective: making the first free ascent of the famed Telluride via ferrata. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=780170

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The distinction between a “climber” and “someone who climbs” has always fascinated me; it’s a nuance I’ve observed throughout a decade of routesetting, teaching, and exploring anyplace I could find rock. These observations started small, with friends who found the sport around the same time I did. Gradually, one by one, they stopped telling people,… https://climbingzine.com/get-sends-or-die-tryin-by-devin-dabney/

The short sandstone route features an extremely difficult crux The post Adam Ondra Opens a Unique 5.14d appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/adam-ondra-opens-a-unique-5-14d/

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