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    Trees for climbing anchors: Part 3, Top Rope

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    Trees can be superb top rope anchors. Learn basic rigging techniques, a few common mistakes to avoid, a crafty way to use a rope protector, and more in Part 3 of my detailed series on tree anchors. https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/trees-for-climbing-anchors-part-3-top-rope
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    Drowning at Altitude: A Nepal Rescue Story

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    In this episode, we talk to AAC member, alpinist, and ski mountaineer, Maddie Miller, about a Nepal trip gone wrong–what she hoped was going to be a level-up in her climbing career, turned into a medical evacuation. At 16,200 feet, Maddie started experiencing signs of the extremely life-threatening medical condition HAPE, or High Altitude Pulmonary Edema. Thankfully, she had the ability to call for a helicopter, and get emergency care–all covered by her AAC rescue benefit and medical expense coverage. We dive into her experience with the freaky feeling of gurgling lungs, what other people don’t realize about this extremely deadly medical diagnosis, and what it means to feel as fit as possible but still affected by altitude. Learn More about Maddie Miller Learn More about AAC Rescue Benefit Discover Melissa Arnot Reid’s Book https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/5/8/drowning-at-altitude-a-nepal-rescue-story
  • Andrew HelwerA

    Regrettably accepting that I will not be sincerely good at rock climbing (climb 5.12+) unless I legitimately lose 30 lbs.

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    Andrew HelwerA
    Regrettably accepting that I will not be sincerely good at rock climbing (climb 5.12+) unless I legitimately lose 30 lbs. I'm about 205 lbs now on a 6'2 frame, which puts me at a BMI of 26.3. I've become pretty large muscle-wise after switching from climbing to BJJ, since the sport facilitates & also advantages that. Even before switching from climbing to BJJ I noticed I had to use *way* more force to hang onto certain holds than other people I climbed with, just because I weighed more. Losing 30 lbs would get me to 175 lbs, 22.5 BMI, which (limited) data suggests is around where you want to be to be decent at climbing (ideally even lower).There's also a safety aspect to this. Past 200 lbs, ropes will shred more easily when running over sharp edges after taking a fall. More force just means less safety.At age 34 though losing 30 lbs is like a fantasy. I have no idea how I would even do that. Climb Mt Si 3x/week with a 40 lb pack maybe? Spouse points out that I eat quite a lot of bread per week, so maybe will start with substituting that for something else.#climbing
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    Brad Gobright: Pure of Heart (Part 1) by Lucas Roman

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    Brad Gobright is pure of heart. So pure, in fact, that he may never have faced a dilemma in all his life. That’s not exactly serving him well right now, as he’s stuck in a pickle of his own making, at the top of the first pitch of Southern California’s gem climb, The Vampire. He’s… https://climbingzine.com/brad-gobright-pure-of-heart-part-1-by-lucas-roman/
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    Inspiring Yet Unsurprising – Janja Garnbret Wins Second Olympic Gold

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    https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/inspiring-yet-unsurprising-janja-garnbret-wins-second-olympic-gold/
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    The 5 Best Races of Men’s Olympic Speed (Including USA’s World Record-Setting Run)

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    American Sam Watson runs 4.75! https://www.climbing.com/competition/olympics/mens-speed-climbing-quarterfinal-results-paris-olympics/
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    Risky Beta and Fantastic Setting Defines Women’s Boulder Semifinal

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    Yesterday's men's semifinal bouldering round was too hard—with just seven tops in total and only one athlete topping two boulders—but the setters totally redeemed themselves in today's women's semifinal. https://www.climbing.com/competition/olympics/womens-boulder-semifinal-paris-olympics/
  • HowNOT2H

    What's the difference?

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ9xEsiO85s