A close cousin of the retraced figure 8, the retraced overhand knot has a few niche applications, like making retreat anchors. Learn about it here.
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A new film by Hannah Morris features the legendary Irmgard Braun
The post 73-Year-Old Climber’s Strength Will Shock You appeared first on Gripped Magazine.
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With the second ascent of the Connor Herson line, Harnden becomes the first Squamish-based climber to break into the 5.15s
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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-stewart-green/
The Squamish sport climb is one of the most iconic single-pitch lines in North America
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