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For the first time in history, climbing in the Wilderness is legally protected https://www.climbing.com/news/congress-passes-protect-americas-rock-climbing-act/

https://www.accessfund.org/latest-news/victory-congress-passes-protecting-americas-rock-climbing-act

Toru Nakajima has made a rapid ascent of Sleepwalker (f8C+), in Black Velvet Canyon, Nevada, climbing the boulder on just his second session. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=777238

Depot Climbing continues its commitment to advancing indoor rock climbing in the UK by opening one of Europe's biggest mixed-use climbing centres in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=777235

Bueno, parece que el gordo barbudo, el Olentzero, el Tío Nadal, el Apalpador o los magos se han adelantado un poco y vienen montañeros... #hiking #climbing #montañismo #escalada

The legendary climber continues to push the limits after 40 years of hard climbing The post Alex Huber, 55, Climbs New 76-Metre-Tall 5.14c Pitch appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/alex-huber-55-climbs-new-76-metre-tall-5-14c-pitch/

Here's what they are and how to avoid them, plus some videos showing climbers mid-barfies The post How to Prevent the Screaming Barfies appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/how-to-prevent-the-screaming-barfies/

He finished his strong year with a repeat of Lucid Dreaming V15 this week The post Sungsu Lee Climbs 6 V15s and a 5.15 in 2024 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/uncategorized/sungsu-lee-climbs-6-v15s-and-a-5-15-in-2024/

https://www.accessfund.org/latest-news/breaking-news-national-park-service-withdraws-proposal-to-prohibit-fixed-anchor

And climbers collectively breathe a sigh of relief https://www.climbing.com/news/national-park-service-ends-bid-to-ban-fixed-anchors-in-wilderness/

"We must exercise restraint, humility and respect as we climb in these amazing Wilderness areas to ensure that they remain accessible for generations to come.” The post Bolts Allowed to Stay in U.S.A. National Parks appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/bolts-allowed-to-stay-in-u-s-a-national-parks/

I’d been driving past this rock, near Hanksville, for years. It’s just begging to be climbed but looked impossible without drilling a ladder of large holes for spikes (rebar? footing stakes?) of some kind. And what kind of fun is that? The “rock” appeared to be too soft to nail, too crumbly to bolt. There… https://climbingzine.com/sugar-daddy-photo-essay-choss-steve-crusher-bartlett/

His book Pushing the Limits published in the year 2000 is one of the most important pieces of climbing writing ever produced in North America The post Chic Scott Receives the Order of Canada appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/chic-scott-receives-the-order-of-canada/

The legendary Canadian alpinist was one of 88 Canadians appointed in 2024 The post Barry Blanchard Receives the Order of Canada appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/barry-blanchard-receives-the-order-of-canada/

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In addition to freeing The Nose via the 5.13 V9 Schnoz variation—marking a first for the route—Puman also ticked off a laundry list of hard lines, from boulders to big walls The post Recap: Hannes Puman’s Mind-Blowing First Visit to Yosemite appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/recap-hannes-pumans-mind-blowing-first-visit-to-yosemite/

Finishing up tonight's indoor session with a low-level traverse, and I found a "Hero" sized mini Double Decker hidden in a hold!! #Climbing #IndoorClimbing #CragSwag

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