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Plus the history of the first highline crossing of Lost Arrow Spire in Yosemite Valley The post Epic Highline in Patagonia with Cerro Torre as Backdrop appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/epic-highline-in-patagonia-with-cerro-torre-as-backdrop/

Initially graded 5.15c by Sharma, the route was later downgraded but still remains one of the most difficult sport routes in the world The post Sachi Amma Climbs Chris Sharma’s Sleeping Lion 5.15b appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/sachi-amma-climbs-chris-sharmas-sleeping-lion-5-15b/

One way to maintain climbing access? Show people the money. That's the approach places like Bishop, Red River Gorge, and, now, Squamish have taken. The post How Squamish made $25 million off climbing (and what that means for access) appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/uncategorized/how-squamish-made-25-million-off-climbing-and-what-that-means-for-access/

The first ascent of the northeast ridge of Ulvetanna by a five-person team in 2013 The post The Epic Story Behind Antarctica’s Longest Rock Climb appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/the-epic-story-behind-antarcticas-longest-rock-climb/

The new Metolius Climbers Edge Training Board replaces their popular Wood Grips Compact and Deluxe boards The post A Look at the New Metolius Climber’s Edge Hangboard appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/gear/a-look-at-the-new-metolius-climbers-edge-hangboard/

Two guides open up ‘The Enterprise’ near the ever-popular Star Chek route in Cheakamus Canyon. The post A new 5.11c, 5.12d and 5.13b/c developed atop Squamish’s iconic Cheakamus River  appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/uncategorized/a-new-5-11c-5-12d-and-5-13b-c-developed-atop-squamishs-iconic-cheakamus-river/

A multi-day rescue on the Petit Dru became one of mountaineering’s most legendary events The post Climbers Stranded for 10 Days in Epic 1960s Alpine Rescue appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/climbers-stranded-for-10-days-in-epic-1960s-alpine-rescue/

Kiersch is on a tear – after establishing several problems on a bouldering trip to Oukaïmeden, Morocco, she has taken down a technical 5.14c in Arco The post Michaela Kiersch Climbs an Adam Ondra 5.14c appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/michaela-kiersch-climbs-an-adam-ondra-5-14c/

Mutant is a 520-metre M8 that climbs corners and slabs before entering an upper gully on Petites Jorasses The post New Technical Alpine Mixed Climb on Famous Alps Peak appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/new-technical-alpine-mixed-climb-on-famous-alps-peak/

The mega route took the highly accomplished sport climber nearly 250 days of projecting to complete the first ascent The post Jorge Díaz-Rullo Proposes 5.15d for Café Colombia appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/jorge-diaz-rullo-proposes-5-15d-for-cafe-colombia/

The Italian sport climber turned boulderer topped Fred Nicole's Dreamtime, widely regarded as the world's first V15 boulder The post Stefano Ghisolfi Climbs World’s First V15 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/stefano-ghisolfi-climbs-worlds-first-v15/

Richard ticked the word's first 5.15a deep water solo and his first V17 all in the same month The post Sam Richard Climbing Chris Sharma’s Famous Deep Water Solo Es Pontas 5.15a appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/sam-richard-climbing-chris-sharmas-famous-deep-water-solo-es-pontas-5-15a/

Talkeetna, the husky, was likely the first dog to reach the summit after a successful ascent with her companion, the bold alpinist Warren Blesser, and his team The post A Dog Used Her Claws Like Crampons in Ascent of Mount Robson in the 1970s appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/a-dog-used-her-claws-like-crampons-in-ascent-of-mount-robson-in-the-1970s/

Following a blow from Court of Appeals, Apache women had asked Supreme Court to stop Resolution Copper Mining from acquiring land home to sacred Native American sites and thousands of climbs. The post Update: US Supreme Court denies last-minute bid to stop Oak Flat bouldering area land transfer appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/update-us-supreme-court-denies-last-minute-bid-to-stop-oak-flat-bouldering-area-land-transfer/

Established by Sharma in 2010, Cea is among the long list of elite climbers who have repeated the popular route The post Leo Cea Cruises Era Vella 5.14d at 11 Years Old appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/leo-cea-cruises-era-vella-5-14d-at-11-years-old/

A recent court decision allows for transfer of Arizona land to Resolution Copper Mining, which has plans for a mine that will form a 1.8-mile-diameter crater. The post Mining company to start exploratory drilling in Oak Flat, home to thousands of world-class climbs appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/mining-company-to-start-exploratory-drilling-in-oak-flat-home-to-thousands-of-world-class-climbs/

Climbing Business Journal has released its 2025 Gyms and Trends report, giving you the data to explain the highs and lows of the climbing gym industry The post Indoor Climbing Industry Continued to Grow in 2025 appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/indoor-climbing-industry-continued-to-grow-in-2025/

The story of Hugh Burton and Steve Sutton's first ascent of Magic Mushroom in 1972 The post The 1970s Yosemite Big Wall Opened by Two Canadians appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/profiles/the-1970s-yosemite-big-wall-opened-by-two-canadians/

After 240 days of effort, Díaz-Rullo has fulfilled a dream and made the first ascent his longstanding Café Colombia project The post Jorge Díaz-Rullo Makes First Ascent of Potentially Hardest Route in the World appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/jorge-diaz-rullo-makes-first-ascent-of-potentially-hardest-route-in-the-world/

One month after establishing Drifter's Escape 5.15a in Squamish, Herson travelled to Norway for his first time and made the third ascent of Crown Royale The post Connor Herson Climbs Pete Whittaker’s Crown Royale, Suggests 5.14c appeared first on Gripped Magazine. https://gripped.com/news/connor-herson-climbs-pete-whittakers-crown-royale-suggests-5-14c/