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    Russ Clune is a climbing lifer. He came up climbing at the Gunks, traveled around the world to climb with friends and legends like Wolfgang Gullich, and would help establish the iconic Gunks 5.13 Vandals, alongside Jeff Gruenberg, Lynn Hill, and Hugh Herr. He also shares about sending Mantronix, his hardest climb ever, “back when 5.14 was hard.” These days, he’s a keeper of stories from the Gunks and across the world, and has a running record of Gunks climbing history in his head. On this episode, we meander through stories from Russ’s many climbing travels, explore Gunks toproping ethics and the often forgotten tactic of yo-yo climbing, and set the record straight on some of the most iconic cutting edge Gunks ascents from the 70s and 80s. If you believe conversations like this matter, a donation to the AAC helps us continue sharing stories, insights, and education for the entire climbing community. Donate today! Get Russ Clune’s Book Learn More About Gunks History https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/12/4/setting-the-climbing-record-straight-with-gunks-legend-russ-clune
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    Last week, DaphneKyriakaki pulled on to the bottom of Coronary Country (original start) (E7 6b), on the south face of the middle fin at Lower Sharpnose Point, with an audacious flash attempt in mind. https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=783351
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    Banner photo: The author on her winter project, Crystal Dawn (5.13d), Red Rocks, Nevada by Max Barlerin  Waiting for a storm to go or the sun to come, or the doubt to go or new shoes to come, or the pump to go or a move to stick, or the snow to snow or waiting… https://climbingzine.com/projecting-is-just-waiting-by-brittany-goris-a-poem/
  • Stefano Ghisolfi Climbs His First V15

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    Known for his sport climbing, Ghisolfi is no slouch at bouldering The post Stefano Ghisolfi Climbs His First V15 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/stefano-ghisolfi-climbs-his-first-v15/
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    Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll has completed a multi-year project on El Mocho The post Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll Frees 13-Pitch Patagonia Route at 5.13 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/sean-villanueva-odriscoll-frees-13-pitch-patagonia-route-at-5-13/
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    Jimmy Chin just found the boot of Andrew "Sandy" Irvine—who disappeared on Everest alongside George Mallory in 1924—at the foot of Everest's North Face. It isn't answering as many questions as we'd hoped. https://www.climbing.com/news/sandy-irvine-remains-found-everest/
  • Mountain in U.S.A. Loses Confederate Name

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    The tallest peak in the traditional territory of the Cherokee has been restored 150 years after being changed The post Mountain in U.S.A. Loses Confederate Name appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/mountain-in-u-s-a-loses-confederate-name/