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Experts Say Xenon Gas Will Not Help Climb Everest

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    Volume 26 Story List Released

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    We are psyched to announce our story list for Volume 26! This will be our first ever “El Cap sized” issue – with more stories, photos, poetry, and art than ever before. Here’s a look at the list. Link here to subscribe/preorder. Cover photo by Tom Evans, back cover by Ivan Iozza   A Shadow… https://climbingzine.com/volume-26-story-list-released/
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    Project Belayers: The Real Heroes at the Crag by Tanager

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    There’s a lot of information out there about how to belay, and sure, the mechanics of holding a rope are important. Project belaying is another cup of tea entirely, an art that walks the line between self-sacrifice and domination over your climber partner. A good project belayer will say only, “Excuse me—can you hold on… https://climbingzine.com/project-belayers-the-real-heroes-at-the-crag-by-tanager/
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    Speed finals | Chamonix 2025

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhN_bwiFk_E
  • GrippedG

    Seb Bouin Climbing Wolf Kingdom 5.15c

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    Tough for the grade, the Bouin first ascent is a king line in Pic Saint-Loup The post Seb Bouin Climbing Wolf Kingdom 5.15c appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/video/seb-bouin-climbing-wolf-kingdom-5-15c/
  • EpicTVE

    A History Of Lake District Climbing

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j84zBF-U4tc
  • Andrew HelwerA

    Regrettably accepting that I will not be sincerely good at rock climbing (climb 5.12+) unless I legitimately lose 30 lbs.

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    Andrew HelwerA
    Regrettably accepting that I will not be sincerely good at rock climbing (climb 5.12+) unless I legitimately lose 30 lbs. I'm about 205 lbs now on a 6'2 frame, which puts me at a BMI of 26.3. I've become pretty large muscle-wise after switching from climbing to BJJ, since the sport facilitates & also advantages that. Even before switching from climbing to BJJ I noticed I had to use *way* more force to hang onto certain holds than other people I climbed with, just because I weighed more. Losing 30 lbs would get me to 175 lbs, 22.5 BMI, which (limited) data suggests is around where you want to be to be decent at climbing (ideally even lower).There's also a safety aspect to this. Past 200 lbs, ropes will shred more easily when running over sharp edges after taking a fall. More force just means less safety.At age 34 though losing 30 lbs is like a fantasy. I have no idea how I would even do that. Climb Mt Si 3x/week with a 40 lb pack maybe? Spouse points out that I eat quite a lot of bread per week, so maybe will start with substituting that for something else.#climbing
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    Falling on Different Crashpads Until I Broke

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPfDTBHuLN8
  • RaykoR

    Important information about the dos and don'ts on THE most important knot in #climbing and some myth busting.

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    Important information about the dos and don'ts on THE most important knot in #climbing and some myth busting.And here I thought it was all tested and proven about the humble figure eight.I've never used that yosemite finish, and I don't think I'll ever will. The stopper knot in the tail is enough and it doesn't really bother me particularly.I actually do like tails but that a whole different conversation https://youtu.be/nUCR_W-xCqY?si=3-A-1FABJ_4LWmht