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DIY floating dock helps climbers send new problems in Boulder Canyon The post Say “No” to Shallow-Water Soloing with This Inflatable Crash-Pad Barge appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/say-no-to-shallow-water-soloing-with-this-inflatable-crash-pad-barge/

Brooke sends Second Life V12 and Santoku V13 in Ticino and Shawn ticked Tierrany V14 in Yosemite The post Brooke and Shawn Raboutou Top Hard Problems in Ticino and Yosemite appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/brooke-and-shawn-raboutou-top-hard-problems-in-ticino-and-yosemite/

On a recent trip to Fontainebleau, Megos ticked several classics including two V14s The post Alex Megos Tears It Up In Fontainebleau appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/alex-megos-tears-it-up-in-fontainebleau/

The first ascent was accomplished in 2015 at a grade of 5.12c A3+, and it remains one of the Arctic's most difficult big wall climbs The post The First Ascent of Greenland’s “Arctic El Cap” Mirror Wall appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/the-first-ascent-of-greenlands-arctic-el-cap-mirror-wall/

The Pro Climbing League, which will see climbers compete against each other side-by-side, kicks off in February The post Is This the Future of Competition Climbing? appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/is-this-the-future-of-competition-climbing/

From Es Pontas to Vision Quest, here are five of Chris Sharma's most famous deep water solo first ascents The post Chris Sharma’s Hardest Deep Water Solo Routes appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/chris-sharmas-hardest-deep-water-solo-routes/

Carlo Traversi's Towing the Line gets its long-awaited first repeat The post Connor Herson Makes Second Ascent of a California 5.14 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/connor-herson-makes-second-ascent-of-a-california-5-14/

The must-have book about ice and mixed climbing recently hit the shelves The post Will Gadd’s New Ice and Mixed Climbing Book Reviewed appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/will-gadds-new-ice-and-mixed-climbing-book-reviewed/

"One of the finest boulders in the Valley," said Roberts after his ascent The post Aidan Roberts Opens New V14 in Yosemite appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/aidan-roberts-opens-new-v14-in-yosemite/

The quote first appeared in The New York Times in 1923, but for over 100 years it's remained a mystery as to whether Mallory actually said it The post George Mallory Might Never Have Said “Because it’s there” About Everest appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/george-mallory-might-never-have-said-because-its-there-about-everest/

Steeped in history, the unique formation offers classic multi-pitch trad climbs for those looking for adventure The post Why You Should Climb the Famous Devils Tower in 2026 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/why-you-should-climb-the-famous-devils-tower-in-2026/

Basique is a new 1,100-mete V+ A2+ M5 up one of the world's most famous north faces The post Visionary New Alpine Big Wall Route on Grandes Jorasses appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/visionary-new-alpine-big-wall-route-on-grandes-jorasses/

The 23-year-old American sent Zach Galla's Brass Knuckles V14 in a single attempt The post Noah Wheeler Flashes His First V14 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/noah-wheeler-flashes-his-first-v14/

An historic new route and one of the wildest rescue efforts ever in the alpine The post 49 Days on Trango Tower and an Epic Survival Story appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/49-days-on-trango-tower-and-an-epic-survival-story/

The problem was first climbed by Sean Bailey in 2024 The post Simon Lorenzi Climbs His Fifth V17 with Shaolin appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/simon-lorenzi-climbs-his-fifth-v17-with-shaolin/

Leo Bøe, who made the sixth ascent of Change last fall, has shared a conversation he recently had with Adam Ondra The post Adam Ondra Talks About Downgrading Change, His Groundbreaking 5.15c appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/adam-ondra-talks-about-downgrading-change-his-groundbreaking-5-15c/

A big adventure above the small town of Field in eastern British Columbia The post The Story of Great Western, a 2,000-metre WI5R M7 in Yoho National Park appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/the-story-of-great-western-a-2000-metre-wi5r-m7-in-yoho-national-park/

The top boulderer adds one final hard ascent before the end of 2025 The post Allison Vest Tops V13 in Red Rock appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/allison-vest-tops-v13-in-red-rock/

"I feel like I can still compete with anyone," said the 35-year-old two-time Olympic bronze medallist The post Jakob Schubert Announces Bid to Qualify for 2028 Olympics appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/jakob-schubert-announces-bid-to-qualify-for-2028-olympics/

From winning golds to sending 5.15, here's a look back at the Italian's breakout year The post Andrea Chelleris, 16, Had a Strong Year on Rock and Plastic appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/andrea-chelleris-16-had-a-strong-year-on-rock-and-plastic/