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  • Polar Circus is a Classic Rockies WI5 Ice Climb

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    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/
  • CONNECT: The Next Generation of Crag Developers

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    The mentorship gap is a frequent topic of discussion in a lot of climbing circles, and the gap seems to be especially pronounced for climbers trying to get into crag and boulder development. In this episode, we dove into the joys of having too many mentors to count. Long-time developer and AAC member Josh Pollock decided to collaborate with Jefferson County, in the Front Range of Colorado, to develop a beginner-friendly crag called the Narrow Gauge Slabs. For this project, sustainability and accessibility was a focus from the start, and Josh and other local developers designed a mentorship program that would coincide with developing the crag, to support climbers of traditionally marginalized backgrounds who want to equip themselves with knowledge and mentorship resources so that they could be developers and mentors in their own right. In this episode, we sat down with Lily Toyokura Hill and Ali Arfeen, two mentees in the program who have really taken this experience and run with it, stepping into leadership roles in the local climbing community. We cover what inspired them to become developers, perceptions of route development and who belongs, grading and individual bolting styles, and much more. The conversation with Lily, Ali, and Josh illuminates a lot about the power of mentorship and the complex considerations of developing in modern climbing. https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2024/11/18/connect-the-next-generation-of-crag-developers
  • New Book on 50 Classic Canadian Ice Climbs

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    Some of North America's best ice routes have been collected in a new book called Northern Ice West The post New Book on 50 Classic Canadian Ice Climbs appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-book-on-50-classic-canadian-ice-climbs/
  • Speed qualifications & finals U16 | Guiyang 2024

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4-6Q91_Yvk
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    Three years ago, Jesse Grupper was climbing outside and working full time. He wasn't sure he wanted that to change. Here's how it did. https://www.climbing.com/competition/olympics/jesse-grupper-olympian-profile/
  • What Climbing Shoes Will You See in the Olympics?

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    Olympic athletes can’t afford a single foot slip in the Lead and Speed events, where a fall disqualifies you immediately. So they're very particular about which shoes they use. https://www.climbing.com/competition/olympics/11-climbing-shoes-paris-olympics/
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    Navigating the challenges of climbing, e-biking, and recovery with the Coros Vertix 2S—what it excels at and where it doesn’t work for me (yet). The post Adventures with Coros: Climbing, E-Biking, and the Vertix 2S appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/adventures-with-coros-climbing-e-biking-and-the-vertix-2s/
  • The Suffer Bivy Is Real, Climbers Be Prepared

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    https://gripped.com/profiles/the-suffer-bivy-is-real-climbers-be-prepared/