Our tester found the Arpia—which is billed as a performance all-arounder for intermediate climbers—both comfortable and highly functional out of the box. But, at times, he yearned for a more specialized shoe.
Tool tethers prevent the gigantic problem of dropping an ice tool on a long alpine route. The commercial ones work fine; however they can be a bit expensive. Here's a way to make your own.
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https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/diy-ice-tool-tethers
Jakob Schubert reports multiple ascents on the Swiss blocs including the second ascent of Story of Three Worlds (Font 8C+).
https://www.climber.co.uk/news/jakob-schubert-storms-swiss-blocs/
Cyber Monday deals on climbing gear are here and you don't even need to leave your couch to find them
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https://gripped.com/gear/buyers-guide/cyber-monday-deals-on-black-diamond-gear/
Following his second ascent of Spots of Time (Font 9A), Will Bosi has recently flashed two blocs which he believes to be Font 8B+.
https://www.climber.co.uk/news/will-bosi-flashes-two-more-font-8b-blocs/
In the final Boulder World Cup of the 2024 season in Seoul Max Milne and Erin McNeice both podium with Silver and Bronze medals respectively; Dayan Akhtar finishes in 4th.
https://www.climber.co.uk/news/milne-and-mcneice-both-podium-in-seoul/
New send footage was just released of the striking Little Cottonwood Canyon bloc
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https://gripped.com/news/sean-bailey-opening-the-doors-of-perception-v15/
Robbie Phillips has made the second free ascent of The Great Arch, E8 6c, on the Isle of Pabbay, in the Outer Hebrides.
https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=775220