Babsi Zangerl just became the first person to free climb a route on El Capitan on her first try, without a fall. Her ascent closes a 30-year chapter of attempts.
https://www.climbing.com/news/history-of-el-capitan-flash-attempts/
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) announces the appointment of Julie Smith as its Head of Finance effective 2 December 2024.
https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=776396
Climbers can now enjoy secure access to a crag in New Hampshire
The post Climbers Buy Land in U.S.A. to Secure Access appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
https://gripped.com/news/climbers-buy-land-in-u-s-a-to-secure-access/
Angus Kille has added Patrescence (E9 7a) - another testpiece to the Nant Peris Quarry in Llanberis.
https://www.climber.co.uk/news/angus-kille-adds-new-llanberis-testpiece-patrescence-e9-7a/
Climbing spoke with the head Boulder and Lead Olympic setters to learn how they felt about the event—and about setting philosophy in general.
https://www.climbing.com/people/routesetters-paris-olympics-aftermath/
Emma Twyford has made the ninth ascent, and second female ascent, of Mission Impossible, at Gallt Yr Ogof, in Gwynedd, Wales.
https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=772548
