Want to boost the strength of your rigging? Simply doubling the strands into a basket hitch can dramatically increase the strength, which could be helpful in some situations. See the test results here.
https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/need-a-stronger-anchor-try-a-basket-hitch
With his recent repeat of Soudain Seul V17, Adam Ondra has once again proved that he's one of the world's best rock climbers
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https://gripped.com/news/adam-ondras-five-hardest-boulder-problems/
British climber Nathan Phillips made the first ascent earlier this month
The post Deep Fake Is a New V16 in Ticino appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/news/deep-fake-is-a-new-v16-in-ticino/
The legendary climber continues to push the limits after 40 years of hard climbing
The post Alex Huber, 55, Climbs New 76-Metre-Tall 5.14c Pitch appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/news/alex-huber-55-climbs-new-76-metre-tall-5-14c-pitch/
After spending a few days over 6,000 metres, Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak are off the mountain
The post Experienced Alpinists Rescued in Himalaya appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/news/experienced-alpinists-rescued-in-himalaya/
Watch some big falls and strong sends on a 16-metre wall in London
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https://gripped.com/news/epic-deep-water-soloing-on-the-river-thames/
If it wasn’t for Middendorf, your portaledges would collapse in storms and Camp 4 would be a parking lot. He was also a prolific first ascentionist, a devoted father, and a loving husband.
https://www.climbing.com/people/remembering-john-middendorf/