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    Snuck my app Probly, into the AppStore this morning. If you have a climbing wall you should check it out! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/probly/id6752620900 #climbing #homewall
  • Growing Up Skinner by Becca Skinner

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    I looked down at my Gri-Gri as a salty tear rolled off my cheek into a thousand feet of space and granite. I wiped my eyes with the back of my hand, black with sweat and dirt, and moved my ascender up the rope again. “I can’t believe I wanted to do this,” I thought… https://climbingzine.com/growing-skinner-becca-skinner/
  • Parallel Traditions by Yeongju Lee

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    The Korean folklore goes: the Creator called upon all domes and boulders of Korea to gather up north, where they would join to form the two thousand peaks of the Geumgansan mountain range (금강산). Ulsanbawi (울산바위) headed north as well, but moved very slowly as it was one of the largest domes in the country.… https://climbingzine.com/parallel-traditions-by-angela-lee/
  • Is a small anchor angle better? Maybe not!

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    A basic guideline for anchor building: narrow angles are good, wide angles are bad. While that’s generally true, it turns out in some cases, a very narrow angle is not so good for load sharing. Check out a recent article and video by Over the Edge Rescue on this. (Warning: anchor nerds only.) Premium Article available https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/is-a-small-anchor-angle-better-maybe-not
  • Rappel tips for tricky terrain

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    In most rappels, getting the rope down is pretty straightforward: give each strand a toss and hope for the best. However, challenging terrain and conditions may require some specialized techniques. Here are a few. Premium Article available https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/rappel-tips-for-tricky-terrain
  • Alpine retreat anchors - Part 2

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    Retreat (aka bail) anchors or not something you hopefully do very often. But when you need to, there are some specific requirements. See examples of strong and simple rigging here. Premium Article available https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/alpine-retreat-anchors-part-2
  • Steve McClure Attempts to Redpoint the UK's Hardest Route

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5TqVzFjbwI
  • The History of Why We Climb, Part One

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    A new series where we look at the complete history of climbing, starting long before it became a sport The post The History of Why We Climb, Part One appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/the-history-of-why-we-climb-part-one/