It’s the same story the crow told me It’s the only one he knows Like the morning sun you’ll come And like the wind you’ll go —Grateful Dead, “Uncle John’s Band” Hunched over, I begin to carve the plaque for the climb I’ve been obsessing over for the last five years. In that…
https://climbingzine.com/the-art-of-the-plaque-by-luke-mehall/
Hervé Barmasse has become the first person to complete a solo winter traverse and integral link-up of all the main peaks of the Gran Sasso of Italy Massif.
https://www.climber.co.uk/news/herve-barmasse-makes-first-full-winter-traverse-of-gran-sasso-massif/
Babsi Zangerl just became the first person to free climb a route on El Capitan on her first try, without a fall. Her ascent closes a 30-year chapter of attempts.
https://www.climbing.com/news/history-of-el-capitan-flash-attempts/
Climbers are always concerned about the health of their hands and fingers — and rightfully so. But the sport can also be pretty hard on the feet and toes.
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https://gripped.com/profiles/hey-climbers-take-care-of-your-feet/
A new video just dropped featuring Hill talk about Yosemite, The Nose and more
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https://gripped.com/profiles/lynn-hill-talks-about-her-70-foot-ground-fall/
Rachel Pearce has made the sixth ascent, and third female ascent, of Olwen, E9 6c, at Painted Wall, Rhoscolyn, Wales.
https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=774705