“Think we could throw a haul bag out of an airplane? That would make the approach really easy.” Kennan was looking at me and Jeff with a twinkle in his eye, and unsure if he was serious, I asked, “Can you even open a plane door in flight, and if you could, wouldn’t it destabilize…
The Venue is America's biggest and steepest new crag with routes up to 5.14
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Ratstaman Vibrations was bolted in 2012 by Chris Sharma but the route didn't see an FA until 10 years later
The post Yannick Flohé Climbing (and Upgrading) an Alex Megos 5.15 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
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Phillar of Experience climbs 24 pitches of cracks and ridge sections up a striking peak
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The two-time Olympic champion, said, "I felt like my old self in the final"
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Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community.
https://www.climbing.com/people/a-climber-we-lost-kazuya-hiraide/
Arc'teryx is once again uniting top international climbers and local talents to enhance China’s climbing culture while inspiring and training a new generation of adventurers.
https://www.climber.co.uk/news/arc-039-teryx-climbing-academy-is-back-in-yangshuo-elevating-china-s-outdoor-climbing-scene-to-new-prominence/
Bouldering is commonly referred to as a resistance-based sport, but there is a significant aerobic demand that can impact athletic performance and recovery time.
https://www.climbing.com/skills/how-to-train-respiratory-muscles-for-climbing/