Dave MacLeod made the first ascent in 2006, at the time it was the only route graded E11
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https://gripped.com/news/billy-ridal-climbs-rhapsody-5-14-trad/
There can be far worse things at the crag than a well-mannered respectful pup
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https://gripped.com/profiles/why-crag-dogs-are-a-good-idea/
Want to boost the strength of your rigging? Simply doubling the strands into a basket hitch can dramatically increase the strength, which could be helpful in some situations. See the test results here.
https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/need-a-stronger-anchor-try-a-basket-hitch
In the space of just two days, Alex Megos has made the first ascent ofEl Touareg Blanco (9b)as well as a flash ascent ofMr Big (9a).
https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778135
22-year-old American climber Noah Wheeler has made the third ascent of Daniel Woods' Return of the Sleepwalker 9Ain Black Velvet Canyon, Red Rocks, Nevada.
https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2025/01/third_ascent_of_return_of_the_sleepwalker_9a_by_noah_wheeler-73875
L’Ombre du Voyageur V17 has yet to see a second ascent – with or without climbing shoes
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https://gripped.com/news/pete-whittaker-tries-a-barefoot-charles-v17/