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Retreat (aka bail) anchors need to be strong enough for a rappel, use a minimum of gear and cordage, and be simple to rig so you can do it under potential stress. Learn the principles here.
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https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/alpine-retreat-anchors-part-1
Avalanches on the big route have killed many people, so always check conditions before you go
The post Polar Circus is a Classic Rockies WI5 Ice Climb appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/profiles/polar-circus-is-a-classic-rockies-wi5-ice-climb/
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
Germany's Yannick Flohè and Paris Olympic bronze medalist Jessica Pilz of Austria took home gold
The post The Legendary Rock Master Comp Was as Exciting as Ever This Year appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/the-legendary-rock-master-comp-was-as-exciting-as-ever-this-year/
It's his fourth of the grade in 2024, sending routes in Slovenia, Spain, and Germany earlier this year
The post 16-Year-Old Pepa Šindel Climbs His Fifth 5.14d appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/news/16-year-old-pepa-sindel-climbs-his-fifth-5-14d/
