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Some details have been released, including the age of the climbers and the route they were on The post Three Climbers Die After Anchor Failure appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/three-climbers-die-after-anchor-failure/

After considerable effort and trauma, Eliot Stephens closes the deal making the first ascent of another South Wales boulder test-piece. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/eliot-stephen-makes-first-ascent-of-the-malleus-maleficarum-font-8c/

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The iconic list of Squamish blocs features many of Squamish's best, biggest, and boldest lines. We talk with Tiger to get his thoughts on the list. The post Jake Tiger Completes ‘Top 25’ Squamish Highballs appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/jake-tiger-completes-top-25-squamish-highballs/

Chingando was first climbed 60 years ago and is one of the best 5.10a wide cracks in the Valley The post A Must-Try Yosemite 5.10 for Offwidth Lovers appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/a-must-try-yosemite-5-10-for-offwidth-lovers/

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Ondra used some funky beta to unlock Fantazija, a 5.15a power-endurance line in Slovenia The post Adam Ondra Using His Thigh as a Foothold in a 5.15a First Ascent appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/adam-ondra-using-his-thigh-as-a-foothold-in-a-5-15a-first-ascent/

New guidebook has 600 pages of photos and route descriptions, it's currently only available for purchase in America The post New 2025 Yosemite Guidebook Has 750 Climbs appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-2025-yosemite-guidebook-has-750-climbs/

Margareta Morin was attempting to climb Kanchenjunga when she fell ill The post Climber Dies High Up on Himalayan Peak appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/climber-dies-high-up-on-himalayan-peak/

Curled into the bench seat like astronauts they hurtled through the dark, stars hanging low outside the dust-dimmed beam of her headlights, his eyes twinned planets in her mirror. This poem is published in Volume 23. Art by Rhiannon Williams Rambling conversation, comfortable strangers, that strange intimacy of predawn, those trickling hours that bathe any… https://climbingzine.com/tides-by-sarah-carr-a-poem/

No injuries or accidents were reported as a result of the earthquake The post Earthquake Near Everest Shakes Climbers appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/earthquake-near-everest-shakes-climbers/

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Nicolai and Timo Užnik recently established Airbag V14, a new problem in Maltatal The post V17 Climber Shares V14 First Ascent with His Brother appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/v17-climber-shares-v14-first-ascent-with-his-brother/

A new film just dropped featuring the two climbing guides climbing on aesthetic granite The post Em Pellerin and Julia Niles Climb Cochamó appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/em-pellerin-and-julia-niles-climb-cochamo/

Aid climbing requires lots of fixed rope ascending. The traditional way to do this is using your ”lead” ladders. However, an adjustable, comfortable and lightweight stirrup is a superior tool. Premium Article available https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/stirrups-for-rope-ascending

Canadians also won both bronze medals up for grabs at the Quebec boulder event The post Canadian Madison Richardson Wins Gold at NACS appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/canadian-madison-richardson-wins-gold-at-nacs/

Another conversation where Luke is the guest. This episode is from the “Dirtbag Rich” podcast, hosted by Blake Boles. Our sponsors for Season 7:  Kilter: http://settercloset.com (email holds@kiltergrips.com for more information) Scarpa: www.scarpa.com Osprey: https://www.osprey.com/ Subscribe/ score some books/clothes/stickers: https://shop.climbingzine.com/ photo by Jake Burchmore https://climbingzine.com/dirtbag-rich-and-the-american-dream-with-blake-boles/

“You’re on belay, Mom.”  “What does that mean?” she replied.  “You’re safe, Mom. Climb when ready.” Over the last five-plus years of her life, before she passed away from complications caused by dementia, we’d often say, “You’re safe, Mom,” in an effort to calm a growing sense of restlessness and panic. Story by D Scott… https://climbingzine.com/youre-safe-mom-climb-when-ready-by-d-scott-borden/