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"There is pride in managing a situation well, regret in falling off," says ice pro Will Gadd The post Rule #1: Don’t Ever Fall Off an Ice Climb appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/rule-1-dont-ever-fall-off-an-ice-climb/

From groundbreaking sends to noteworthy repeats, here are some of the most inspiring climbers of the past year The post 10 of the Best Sport Climbers Globally in 2024 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/10-of-the-best-sport-climbers-globally-in-2024/

With partner Scott Bennett supporting, he sent two difficult Rainbow Wall routes in Red Rocks The post Alex Honnold Frees 23 Pitches to 5.13b in a Day appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/alex-honnold-frees-23-pitches-to-5-13b-in-a-day/

Ice climbing is more popular than ever, be careful out there this winter The post Ice Climber Takes Big Fall and More Chaos appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/ice-climber-takes-big-fall-and-more-chaos/

Jost Kobusch has succeeded in reaching his new high point on the west ridge. He still has nearly three months to attempt to go higher The post Solo Winter Climber Gets High on Everest appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/solo-winter-climber-gets-high-on-everest/

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Check out The Editors's author page. https://www.climbing.com/gear/7-post-holiday-climbing-deals-2024/

A new film about an iconic Colorado boulder The post Brooke Raboutou Climbing Jade V14 and More Green 45 Problems appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/brooke-raboutou-climbing-jade-v14-and-more-green-45-problems/

youtube.com/watch?v=Dh_l-L2oC1…Fingerboard Row Pyramids drill description: Choose a pair of comfortable holds to train Perform Fingerboard Rows with supported feet in a Pyramid fashion: 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Shake out between row series but don’t dismount the fingerboard Beginners: start with 10-8-7 and do 1 set/session Advanced: start going up the Pyramid again: 1-2-3-4… and do up to 5 sets/session with 15-minute rests between setsAnyone tried this protocol and have made experience about it?Seem like a good solution to an annoying problem. Getting pumped on crimps is acceptable and expected, it just happen, but all those half-jugs and half-finger grip or pinch holds that seem okay'ish often surprises with how fast they make you feel pumped. I'm gonna try this for a month to see what impact it can have on bouldering/climbing, hopefully it will reduce this aspect that often limit progress.#climbing #bouldering

The new route caps a strong year where he climbed two 5.14d sport routes The post Leo Cea, Who’s Only 12, Climbs New 5.14b/c appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/leo-cea-whos-only-12-climbs-new-5-14b-c/

Few routes of this calibre are repeated so quickly, but this is destined to become a classic The post No Bolts Used on New Dolomites M8+ WI5+ appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/no-bolts-used-on-new-dolomites-m8-wi5/

From new V17s to historical repeats, it was a memorable year in the world of bouldering The post 10 of the Best Boulderers Globally in 2024 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/10-of-the-best-boulderers-globally-in-2024/

Watch the story of the first ascent of Mother Earth, one of Australia's hardest gear routes The post Gripping 5.13d Trad First Ascent in Australia appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/gripping-5-13d-trad-first-ascent-in-australia/

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100 Stars at Stanage follows two climbers, Harry and Richard, as they take on a unique challenge at Stanage Edge: climbing 100 stars in a single day, all in support of Climbers Against Cancer (CAC). The film explores the physical and emotional journey of these climbers, delving into themes of friendship and ageing. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=777396

Nathan Phillips has made the sought-after first ascent of a long-standing project in Brione, Switzerland, naming it Deep Fake and grading it 8C+. The problem is Phillips' hardest boulder ascent to date. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=777394

As 2024 comes to an end, it’s almost time to switch out your 2024 calendar with the newest 2025 Ontario Crags Calendar! Or, visit Ontario Gear Co. or Climb Smart... https://www.ontarioallianceofclimbers.ca/2024/12/27/2025-ontario-crags-calendars-end-of-year-wrap-up/

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Here's a collection of just some of the most inspiring and headline-making all-gear ascents this past year The post Five Memorable Hard Trad Climbs of 2024 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/five-memorable-hard-trad-climbs-of-2024/

We published 51 new Weekend Whippers in 2024. These three are our favorites. https://www.climbing.com/videos/best-weekend-whippers-2024/