Three climbers have made the first free ascent of one of the Alps' most impressive lines, the 1,100-metre Directe de l’Amitié at ED+ M9+
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https://gripped.com/news/alpine-climbers-free-hardest-route-on-grandes-jorasses/
Located in Squamish, Andy Lamb made the first ascent of the problem
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https://gripped.com/news/event-horizon-is-canadas-first-v16/
The granite route was originally graded 5.15a, but new beta has lowered the grade over the years
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https://gripped.com/news/tommy-caldwell-climbs-empath-calls-it-5-14b/
Brooke Raboutou has made the second female ascent ofSpectre (V13), in The Buttermilks, near Bishop, California, USA.
https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778940
Here are some winter-tested tips from Canadian ice climbing expert Will Gadd for keeping your hands (and feet) warm. This is part two of a series of three articles.
https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/will-gadd-keeping-your-hands-warm-part-2
A new video from Arc'teryx was just released about a lifestyle that blends climbing with working in the healthcare system
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https://gripped.com/video/a-tribute-to-frontline-workers-who-climb/
