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Alpinists, 74 and 68 Years Old, Climb Matterhorn-Like Karakoram Peak

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    Guidebook XII—Rewind the Climb

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    By Hannah Provost If you had to tell the story of the evolution of climbing within the history of one route, your most compelling choices might be The Nose of El Capitan or The Naked Edge in Eldorado Canyon. In this way, The Naked Edge is a time capsule containing within its memory: the much dreamed-of first ascent finally climbed by Layton Kor, Bob Culp, and Rick Horn; a period defining free ascent by Jim Erickson and Duncan Furgeson in the early 1970s; and one of the few battle- grounds for speed records in the United States. In 1962, Kor and Bob Culp were diverted attempting to aid the steep final edge, and today, climbers have speed climbed the route, bridge to bridge, in a little over 22 minutes. What is it about this climb that has allowed it to be the sketchbook for climbing legends to draw out the evolution of our sport? Anecdotes and artifacts from the American Alpine Club Library and archives provided the answer. https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2024/11/25/guidebook-xiirewind-the-climb
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    Nine Iconic Sport Crags Purchased and Protected by Climbers

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    Some of our most iconic climbing areas are located on private land. And while climbers may gaze at these spots in wonder, they could have ended up as pedestals for trophy homes instead of beloved crags without intentional community action. https://www.accessfund.org/latest-news/nine-iconic-sport-crags-purchased-and-protected-by-climbers
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    Tracee Metcalfe is First U.S. Woman Up World’s Highest Mountains

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    She completed the 14 8,000-metre peaks with an ascent of Shishapangma last week The post Tracee Metcalfe is First U.S. Woman Up World’s Highest Mountains appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/tracee-metcalfe-is-first-u-s-woman-up-worlds-highest-mountains/
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    Interview Rachel Pearce climbs Olwen, E9 6c

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    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
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    8 Insider Tips for Climbing in the Roof-Crack Capital of the World

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    The White Rim in Canyonlands, Utah, has some of the world's best and hardest roof cracks. But climbing there takes planning and insider knowledge—get those permits now! https://www.climbing.com/places/white-rim-climbing/
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    The Juneau Icefield is Losing 190,000 Litres Per Second

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    The massive icefield sits on the border of Canada and the U.S.A. The post The Juneau Icefield is Losing 190,000 Litres Per Second appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/the-juneau-icefield-is-losing-190000-litres-per-second/
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    Topropers Unite! How to Convince Others to Haul You Up

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    https://www.climbing.com/skills/sport-climbing/topropers/
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    PARACLIMBERS TIME TO SHINE IN SALT LAKE CITY

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    https://www.ifsc-climbing.org/news/paraclimbers-time-to-shine-in-salt-lake-city