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What's short pitching? Watch the full episode to find out! 👇 #climbing #alpinism

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  • pietro87P

    Noone said it will be easy!!

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    pietro87P
    Noone said it will be easy!! #climbing #rockclimbing #Sport #sportclimbing #freeclimbing
  • American Alpine ClubA

    A Tribute to Balin Miller

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    American Alpine ClubA
    It is with great sorrow that we honor the passing of AAC member Balin Miller (23), who died in a climbing accident in Yosemite in October 2025. Miller was an astonishing rising star, dedicated to the sport and exceedingly bold as an ice climber. He was an AAC member for four years, and received the Mountaineering Fellowship Fund Grant (MFFG) multiple times, which awards climbers age 25 and younger with funds to explore remote areas and seek out climbs more difficult than they might ordinarily be able to do. The AAC featured one of his MFFG-funded trips to Canada in our publication, Guidebook XII. In the pages of “Mountain Sense,” you will get a glimpse of this stalwart ice climber who had a goofy side.  Miller was known for his audacious solos, like his solo of Fitz Roy, and the infamous Reality Bath in Canada—until Miller’s ascent, unrepeated since it was first put up by Mark Twight and Randy Rackliff in 1988. Though he was best known for these solos, he also regularly roped up with partners he trusted, accomplishing notable climbs like the Harvard Route on Mt. Huntington, Deprivation on Mt. Hunter, and the Ragni Route on Cerro Torre.  Before he passed, Miller had been working on a story for the 2026 AAJ about his 2025 summer season in Alaska. One highlight achievement of that summer was his historic solo of the Slovak Direct (M6 WI 6 A2; 9,000ft) on Denali (Mt. McKinley). The AAJ will be publishing his story posthumously to honor his legacy, accomplished in such a short life.  While we honor Balin’s life and accomplishments here, more than anything, we are left with a somber realization of the pain experienced by those who are grieving him. Our thoughts are with Balin’s family and friends, and all who shared a rope and a laugh with him.  If you or another climbing in your life have been impacted by the loss of a loved one in the mountains or in a climbing accident, you can get support. The AAC’s Climbing Grief Fund offers funding for climbers to seek therapy to start their journey through grief and loss.  Learn more about how to apply to get funding for therapy services, below. Or, access our directory of knowledgeable climbing and outdoor-sports-oriented therapists. https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/10/15/a-tribute-to-balin-miller
  • GrippedG

    Babsi Zangerl Climbs Her First 5.15a

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    Babsi Zangerl is one of the world's most accomplished climbers, with 5.14+ trad, an El Capitan flash and now a 5.15 sport route The post Babsi Zangerl Climbs Her First 5.15a appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/babsi-zangerl-climbs-her-first-5-15a/
  • EpicTVE

    The Evolution Of Adam Ondra | Living Legends

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o6p2X33Npc
  • HowNOT2H

    Sterling guide

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyWaBtB5L8g
  • GrippedG

    Bomb Cyclone Brings Snow to Squamish

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    A cold and snowy forecast could set up one of the best Squamish ice climbing seasons in years, and they've all been good lately The post Bomb Cyclone Brings Snow to Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/bomb-cyclone-brings-snow-to-squamish/
  • EpicTVE

    How does the Edelrid Pinch compare to the Gri-Gri?

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB4s73LddBg
  • N

    Should I get Scarpa Veloce L or OcĂşn Advancer LU?

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    I’m a beginner climber and I got Evolv Shamans in my street size a few weeks ago since I read good reviews about them and I got them pretty cheap as they were in the discounted section of my local climbing shop, but only in that size. They’ve been great at allowing me to stand on small edges and get better height on my toes due to the thick rand, but they hurt like hell to wear, making the benefits I gain from using them somewhat moot, as I’m not able to climb and improve as much as I’d like to. I’ve been wearing them around the house in addition to the gym in the hopes of breaking them in quicker (I’ve had to wear plastic bags on my feet to prevent blisters on my heels and toes from excessive friction) and I noticed they don’t really seem to have broken in that much and still hurt my toes a lot (especially the tops of my big toes), so I’d like some recommendations for the next pair that I get. I have Morton’s toe/Greek feet and my feet are probably wider and less-arched than average. I’d like to get a more comfortable pair for long gym sessions, so I think I’d prefer lace-up shoes in the future. I’ve narrowed my choices down to the Scarpa Veloce L and the Ocún Advancer LU, both of which are lace-up, apparently suited for Greek feet, and are vegan. I’d appreciate some comparisons if people have experience with them, or if you have recommendations for other shoes that might suit my criteria better, please share them too!