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We are excited to announce with the help of the landowner, Matt McBride, and the Access Fund, the Southeastern Climbers Coalition has been able to secure an access agreement to a rad new climbing area in Sequatchie Valley. When Matt McBride acquired a beautiful parcel of land nestled in a quiet cove in the Sequatchie […] https://www.seclimbers.org/2025/07/03/scc-access-win-pond-cove/

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The granite test-piece is one of Canada's most difficult boulder problems The post Zach Galla Does The Singularity V15 in Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/zach-galla-does-the-singularity-v15-in-squamish/

Trad climbing can open up a world of opportunities at crags and on peaks around North America The post Five Tips to Start Trad Climbing This Summer appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/five-tips-to-start-trad-climbing-this-summer/

The famous was route partially destroyed after a rockfall on Snowpatch Spire in 2022 The post Sunshine Crack in Bugaboos Has a New Start appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/sunshine-crack-in-bugaboos-has-a-new-start/

An 11-hour ascent in alpine style up a rarely climbed peak in South America The post New Alpine Route on Tall Peak in Andes appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/63091new-alpine-route-on-tall-peak-in-andes/

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The teenager and his father were climbing the Mountaineer's Route on Mount Whitney The post Climber Survives 120-Foot Fall Off Cliff appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climber-survives-120-foot-fall-off-cliff/

A total of 17 Mountain Rescue Aspen members were involved in the mission The post Injured Climber Rescued on Colorado Peak appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/63086injured-climber-rescued-on-colorado-peak/

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Campaigners against the mass roll-out of new telecoms masts in remote parts of Highland Scotland have declared a 'major success', as it emerged that the taxpayer-funded programme has been significantly scaled back. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=782728

The reflection targets my disfigurement. If only the borders of this mirror could protect the rest of the world from my hideousness. My life’s insignificance rampages through my thoughts like an atrociously loud party that never ends. Nothing I do is good enough. I want to expunge my existence on a daily basis. Not even… https://climbingzine.com/fill-void-shay-skinner/

Acknowledging the roots and conceptualizations of the outdoor activities that we so passionately pursue enriches our participation and ties us to the land, as well as to one another. When we view our industry through a historical lens, we inevitably hear about John Muir, Sir Edmund Hillary, Royal Robbins, and other giants of outdoor recreation.… https://climbingzine.com/navajo-rising-by-aaron-mike/

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With the second ascent of the Connor Herson line, Harnden becomes the first Squamish-based climber to break into the 5.15s The post Ben Harnden Climbs Midnight Way 5.15a in Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/ben-harnden-climbs-midnight-way-5-15a-in-squamish/

We want your input! As we look ahead to the next chapter of the BMC, we are asking for your support in developing the strategy for 2025-2030. Please watch our proposed strategy overview and take our survey. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=782701