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10 Jan 2025, 18:31

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    One-handed release slipknot for TRS

    General Climbing climbing topropesolo
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    A question for the TRS folks in the climbing community... This past Monday I went out and top rope solo'd for the first time. It was a nice experience and I learned a lot. I look forward to honing some of the practices (e.g. refixing strategy, bottom weight, etc.) One thing that I was not prepared for was a specific knot that Brent Barghahn teaches in his TRS video with Ryan Jenks from How NOT 2. He states that he refixes his rope to prevent rope abrasion (), and this can be done in a number of ways. He now prefers to tie a slipknot with a full twist (instead of a half-twist), instead of something that requires him to stop and untie, like an alpine butterfly. I attmepted to tie this knot a number of times in preparation (and on site), but it never looked right. I ended up using a butterfly. Later I rewatched the video and practiced the knot for a full half hour before I figured out exactly why it didn't look right. Can you figure it out? Here is the knot tied correctly, and then incorrectly. Can you spot which is which? [image: 1741924974063-pxl_20250313_143739970.mp-resized.jpg] [image: 1741924980472-pxl_20250314_015542239-resized.jpg]
  • A

    How to add a GPX file to your phone

    General News climbing alpinesavvy
    2 18 Jan 2025, 23:00
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    Having a good quality GPX track file of your intended route is very useful to help stay found and avoid epics. My website has more than 150 GPX files for Pacific NW routes. Here's how you can move them from my Google Drive onto your phone’s backcountry navigation app. Premium Article available https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/how-to-add-a-gpx-file-to-your-phone
  • C

    A Climber We Lost: Adam George

    General News climbing
    2 15 Jan 2025, 19:00
    15 Jan 2025, 19:00
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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-adam-george/
  • I

    Women's Boulder final | Prague 2024

    Videos climbing ifsc
    2 18 Sept 2024, 23:00
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtTE304Acvk
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    Climbing in High Tatras - #slovakia.Nice route with long time friends.

    Pics and trips slovakia climbing hightatras
    2 8 Sept 2024, 09:37
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    Climbing in High Tatras - #slovakia.Nice route with long time friends. I cannot ask for more. Route: Aprílová, V, on Zadná Ostrva#climbing #hightatras
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    PROTECT: Amity Warme and a YOSAR Climbing Ranger Weigh In on The Yosemite Credo

    General News climbing
    2 5 Aug 2024, 17:00
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    Its another Yosemite episode! And with some of the most in-the-know climbers, pro Amity Warme and Climbing Ranger Jesse McGahey, who weigh in on what’s been happening in Yosemite, both climbing wise, and in terms of community discussions about the future of climbing ethics and style there. In this episode, we get to know crusher Amity Warme, and her perspectives on going ground-up on El Cap, how she’s recently been toeing the line between pushing her limits versus being in over her head, and how she views her role in the climbing community. We also chat about her ascent of Book of Hate (a 13d heinous stem corner ) and Pineapple Express (which is the fully free version of El Nino) last fall. We also have Yosemite Climbing Ranger Jesse McGahey back on the pod, and chat about what’s been going on in Yosemite recently regarding rising temperatures, recent accidents due to using technology, the origins of the new Yosemite Climber’s Credo, and how a local climbing community came together to agree on shared values and guidelines. Amity also weighs in on the Yosemite Credo, and why she believes in the Credo and wants to help lead the way on the best practices for climbing in this iconic location. Dive in to hear about some crucial conversations happening in one of the hubs of the climbing community. Read the Yosemite Climber’s Credo Watch Amity climb Book of Hate Learn More about Amity Warme https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2024/8/5/protect-amity-warme-and-a-yosar-climbing-ranger-weigh-in-on-the-yosemite-credo
  • GrippedG

    Portugal Bouldering with Will Bosi

    General News climbing
    2 3 Jul 2024, 07:00
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    Sintra has some incredible boulders – watch Bosi sample a few, including a V14 repeat, a V12 FA, and attempts on a hard unclimbed project The post Portugal Bouldering with Will Bosi appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/portugal-bouldering-with-will-bosi/
  • Weigh My RackW

    Gate Flutter and Gate Shutter Explained

    Gear weighmyrack climbing
    2 7 Jun 2024, 13:17
    7 Jun 2024, 13:17
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    https://blog.weighmyrack.com/gate-flutter-and-gate-shutter-explained/