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  • EpicTVE

    The working process of climbing

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvfkY99RBbA
  • 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?
  • ClimbingZineC

    Do Not Go Outside To Cry by Kathy Karlo

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    I see it being used all around me to describe women, often by other women: badass. I have always considered it to have a good connotation, as it implies confidence with a splash of style. Diverse, strong-willed women deserve an empowering word that delivers a heavy compliment—one that says, “She’s got things under control.” The… https://climbingzine.com/do-not-go-outside-to-cry-by-kathy-karlo-2-2/
  • devnullD

    DMM Pivot for lowering to ground via top belay?

    General Climbing dmm pivot climbing guide-mode
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    Last weekend I took a couple friends to the local crag for their first time out. Since I was the only one able to clean, others led and set the anchor, but on occasion if the leader were unable to reach the anchors, I would set the anchor and belayed the others up from the top using a grigri. That worked pretty well, though I'm aware that Petzl doesn't recommend using the grigri in such a manner (a redirected belay is preferred.) I did notice that the DMM Pivot set up in guide/auto-blocking mode had a dedicated method for lowering — using a second biner to adjust the angle of the device. Are there concerns with doing so for lowering a second climber all the way to the ground? Whenever lowering is mentioned, it's always in the context is lowering the second "a few feet" or so.
  • GrippedG

    Winter Olympics to Return to the U.S.A.

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    The UIAA has been working for years to have ice climbing as a sport at the Olympics The post Winter Olympics to Return to the U.S.A. appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/winter-olympics-to-return-to-the-u-s-a/
  • climber-magazineC

    The North Face Climb Festival London: report and photos

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    David Simmonite reports on a very entertaining and inspiring deep water solo competition and climbing festival held at London's Canary Wharf. https://www.climber.co.uk/news/the-north-face-climb-festival-london-report-and-photos/
  • ClimbingZineC

    Echoes of Expansion: Taking Our Gear for a Walk in the North Cascades by Katie Griffith

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    Yeah, we are star matter from the big bang   And that love ain’t far behind you   Love ain’t far behind   —Ani DiFranco, “Star Matter”   We looked for god in the wet heather, the crumbling talus, the heinous gully, and the father-son fishing trip. How can the same god that crafts this… https://climbingzine.com/echoes-of-expansion-taking-our-gear-for-a-walk-in-the-north-cascades-by-katie-griffith/
  • ClimbingZineC

    Introducing The Microdose Mixtape

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    Introducing our first ever mixtape from The Climbing Zine. The Microdose Mixtape pairs Luke Mehall’s spoken word poetry, with the music of Devin Dabney. Enjoy. Merch is available here: https://shop.climbingzine.com/ Tapes and vinyl will be available shortly https://climbingzine.com/introducing-the-microdose-mixtape/