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  • GrippedG

    These Climbing Brands Are on RedNote – the Chinese TikTok Replacement

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    As America prepares for a ban on TikTok, many users have started to use this other China-based app The post These Climbing Brands Are on RedNote – the Chinese TikTok Replacement appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/these-climbing-brands-are-on-rednote-the-chinese-tiktok-replacement/
  • devnullD

    Double Spoc; top rope solo

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    Not sure how active the rope solo scene is on fedi, but I figure I'd ask. There's been quite a bit of discussion over the years about various systems, but the modern consensus seems to be to use two progress capture devices on a single (or dual) fixed line, with one suspended higher than the other via use of a neck strap or chest harness. By far (at least in North America) the consensus seems to be to use the Petzl Microtraxion. The Edelrid Spoc seems to be a good alternative, is both lighter and cheaper, and is also mentioned occasionally in discussions about TRS. Brent Barghahn is seen in this photo in a double-Spoc setup: [image: 1733628906847-1000006397.jpg] Any potential problems I should be considering?
  • climber-magazineC

    Babsi Zangerl flashes Freerider (5.13a/F7c+)

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    Babsi Zangerl, climbing with her partner Jacopo Larcher, has made an historic flash of El Cap over a three-day push via Freerider (5.13a). https://www.climber.co.uk/news/babsi-zangerl-flashes-freerider-5-13a-f7c/
  • GrippedG

    Bomb Cyclone Brings Snow to Squamish

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    A cold and snowy forecast could set up one of the best Squamish ice climbing seasons in years, and they've all been good lately The post Bomb Cyclone Brings Snow to Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/bomb-cyclone-brings-snow-to-squamish/
  • American Alpine ClubA

    AAC's 2024 Impact Report

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    At the AAC, we believe in the power of climbing to change lives. We are driven by the potential to support every climber that we can, to use the AAC’s expertise and legacy to deliver resources that climbers can lean on—that’s why we are so proud of this Impact Report. Each grant recipient we inspired, each lodging guest we launched into adventure, each climber who has learned how to climb a little more safely, is what drives our work. How does it all break down? Here’s how we’ve met the needs of the AAC community this year. https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2024/11/5/aacs-2024-impact-report
  • GrippedG

    Mat Wright Climbs New 5.13cR/X Trad Route

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    Watch the accomplished gear climber make the first ascent below The post Mat Wright Climbs New 5.13cR/X Trad Route appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/mat-wright-climbs-new-5-13cr-x-trad-route/
  • GrippedG

    New Film on Legendary Alpinist Jamie Logan

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    A must-see film about one of America's great alpine climbers, who, with Mugs Stump, opened a bold new route in the Rockies in the 1970s The post New Film on Legendary Alpinist Jamie Logan appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/new-film-on-legendary-alpinist-jamie-logan/
  • GrippedG

    Adam Ondra Onsights 5.14a and 5.14b in a Day

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    Back in February, Ondra had two impressive first-go sends of some modern classics in an old-school area The post Adam Ondra Onsights 5.14a and 5.14b in a Day appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/adam-ondra-onsights-5-14a-and-5-14b-in-a-day/