For years, Sam Weir was one of Colorado’s most prolific boulderers, sending dozens of boulders graded V14 and V15 while also holding a full time job. When he moved to Europe, he largely dropped off social media. But he’s only gotten better.
We've all wondered - how strong is it? The Alpinesavvy web gnomes scoured the web to find some break testing for common (and not so common) gear, knots and rigging. Start here for an overview, and then head over to the more detailed articles.
https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/how-strong-is-it-overview
The 23-year-old has been on fire the past month, ticking 5.14d, 5.15a, and now 5.15b
The post Jules Marchaland Climbs His First 5.15b appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/news/jules-marchaland-climbs-his-first-5-15b/
He recently returned to North America after visiting the Wadi Rum area in Jordan
The post Alex Honnold Onsight Free-Solos Big Climb appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/news/alex-honnold-onsight-free-solos-big-climb/
Sprayway is excited to announce a new partnership with the Field Studies Council, an environmental education charity dedicated to inspiring people of all ages to engage with nature.
https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=778483
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-matt-primomo/
Just back from sport #climbing at Horseshoe Quarry in the #peakdistrict. Weather was really good with just a couple of short rain showers yesterday. The rock in the quarry was in pretty good condition. I lead a route and did a multi pitch on a 32m route in the slab section. It has been pretty special climbing in warm sunshine in the UK.
