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Climbing Gear Reviews
- A Serious and Dependable Belay Parka – Patagonia Grade VII Down Parka Review April 24, 2026Over this past winter season, the Grade VII Down Parka has lived in my pack from the mountains of ChamonixContinue readingClimbing Gear Reviews
- Review- Scarpa Furia Air 2026 April 23, 2026The lightest climbing shoe Scarpa have ever produced brings ultralight, Olympic performance to your climbing. As a climber that competedContinue readingClimbing Gear Reviews
- Gear News: Arc’teryx Climb Academy Returns to the Lake District for 2026 April 20, 2026Hot on the heels of the recent Chamonix Academy announcement, Arc’teryx has confirmed that its premier UK event is headedContinue readingClimbing Gear Reviews
- ThruDark Mountain Pro Fusion Jacket Review April 17, 2026The ThruDark Mountain Pro Fusion jacket enters a crowded market place yet manages to bring some genuinely new features whichContinue readingClimbing Gear Reviews
- Review – Rab Kinetic 2.0 Waterproof Pants April 13, 2026Are they a soft-shell, are they a hardshell? These versatile pants from Rab are a great addition any adventure kitContinue readingClimbing Gear Reviews
- Review – Berghaus MTN Arête Synthetic Hoody April 7, 2026You should buy this jacket if you are looking for an ultralight insulated jacket for lightweight adventures. It’s easy toContinue readingClimbing Gear Reviews
- Gear News: The Arc’teryx Alpine Academy Returns to Chamonix in 2026! March 27, 2026The world’s largest outdoor education event is officially heading back to the French Alps this summer. From July 2–5, 2026,Continue readingClimbing Gear Reviews
- Review: Artilect Quandary Peak Hoody – A New Benchmark for Technical Fleece? March 20, 2026The “mid-layer” category is arguably the most crowded space in outdoor apparel. To stand out, a piece needs to offerContinue readingClimbing Gear Reviews
- Jöttnar Midgard Review 2026 – The Definitive Tool for Winter Mountaineering March 2, 2026If anyone understands the brutal reality of “gnarly” weather, it’s the founders of Jöttnar. As ex-British Commandos, their design philosophyContinue readingClimbing Gear Reviews
- Funky icefalls, snowy ski approaches and modern mixed madness – maybe you need the Patagonia Mixed Alpine Pants? Read our review… February 20, 2026I remember back in the late 90s, Patagonia (imho) lead the way in modern functional legwear for ice, mixed andContinue readingClimbing Gear Reviews
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Gripped Magazine
- Hamish McArthur Makes First Ascent of a Squamish ~V15 April 26, 2026A few weeks after announcing his retirement from comp climbing, McArthur has open Tilde, an approximately V15 problem in Squamish The post Hamish McArthur Makes First Ascent of a Squamish ~V15 appeared first on Gripped Magazine.Aaron Pardy
- Laura Rogora Climbs 5.14d in Only Three Goes April 24, 2026Rogora made quick work of Gabriele Moroni's new route Mascella Serrata 5.14d in Arco The post Laura Rogora Climbs 5.14d in Only Three Goes appeared first on Gripped Magazine.Aaron Pardy
- Will Stanhope Dies After a Climbing Accident in Squamish April 24, 2026The climbing community is grieving the loss of one of the most inspiring and exceptional climbers of our time The post Will Stanhope Dies After a Climbing Accident in Squamish appeared first on Gripped Magazine.Brandon Pullan
- After a second disappearance, Portable, the world’s most famous mini-boulder, is back April 24, 2026The tiny problem is back once again, following another months-long disappearance The post After a second disappearance, Portable, the world’s most famous mini-boulder, is back appeared first on Gripped Magazine.Steven Chua
- After 22-year closure, Red River Gorge climbers restore access to 80 routes April 23, 2026Two classic crags, Oil Crack and Arena, have been reopened with a renewable three-year lease agreement The post After 22-year closure, Red River Gorge climbers restore access to 80 routes appeared first on Gripped Magazine.Steven Chua
- Oriane Bertone Climbs V13 and V14 On the Same Day April 23, 2026Gecko Assis V14 and Khéops V13 in Île-de-France have both seen their first female ascents by Bertone The post Oriane Bertone Climbs V13 and V14 On the Same Day appeared first on Gripped Magazine.Aaron Pardy
- Cedar Wright’s Mission to Keep the Dirtbag Spirit Alive April 23, 2026We ask Cedar Wright a few questions about the Dirtbag Fund, which has been supporting climbers since 2023 The post Cedar Wright’s Mission to Keep the Dirtbag Spirit Alive appeared first on Gripped Magazine.Brandon Pullan
- A look at Petzl’s new 2026 Grigri + April 23, 2026Petzl’s update to its most beginner-friendly belay device makes it even more bomb-proof The post A look at Petzl’s new 2026 Grigri + appeared first on Gripped Magazine.Steven Chua
- Matt Segal Climbs 385-Metre 5.14 in Mexico in a Day April 22, 2026Matt Segal and Emily Harrington are featured in a new film that focuses on their climbing partnership over the years and their ascent of La Sombra del Chamán The post Matt Segal Climbs 385-Metre 5.14 in Mexico in a Day appeared first on Gripped Magazine.Gripped
- Dean Potter Once BASE Jumped Off a Canadian Peak After Climbing a New Route April 22, 2026In 2011, Dean Potter and team visited Mount Bute in B.C. during a National Geographic-funded expedition to climb and BASE jump The post Dean Potter Once BASE Jumped Off a Canadian Peak After Climbing a New Route appeared first on Gripped Magazine.Brandon Pullan
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TrainingBeta
- What I Wish I’d Known When I Started Climbing: Wisdom from Coach Alex Stiger January 26, 2026Climbing is one of those sports that gets under your skin fast. At first, it’s all excitement — the angles, the movement, the challenge — and then, suddenly, you realize how deep the rabbit hole goes. That’s exactly the experience discussed in TrainingBeta Podcast Episode 305: “Things Alex Wishes She’d Known as a Beginner Climber.” […]Neely Quinn
- How is Discomfort Holding You Back in Climbing? July 31, 2025I was projecting in the gym the other day with my friend and she said something really interesting that I think a lot of people can relate with. She'd just come down from a hard-for-her climb where she sat on the rope a handful of times. She said she'd taken rests because she was really […]Neely Quinn
- Two Simple but Challenging Ways to Improve Your Climbing – Alex Stige June 20, 2025Hi All, it's Alex Stiger here. Just a reminder that I am currently offering my 6-month Coaching Program and have just 5 spaces left! This is a limited time offer so if you are wanting to work with me, now is the chance. If you have any questions about the offering, please don't hesitate to email me […]Neely Quinn
- Climbers’ Biggest Mental Challenges (And How to Overcome Them) January 7, 2025It's the new year and I hope you've had a chance to reflect on your 2024. These 3 questions might help you really solidify your thoughts on 2024 and your goals for 2025: 😊 What went well in 2024? 🙏 What are you grateful for about 2024? 💡 What could you work on for 2025? […]Neely Quinn
- Our Flawed Life Management System (And How It Relates to Climbing) November 7, 2024I recently read this book called Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman, and it is hands down the best non-fiction book I have ever read. It's disguised as a time-management book, but really it's a beautifully written survey of how we live our lives and how utterly backwards our thinking is […]Neely Quinn
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Climbing
- "We Broke the Unbreakable World Record" from Louis Parkinson and Emil Abrahamsson. This video had me in TEARS laughing. Well worth a watch. April 26, 2026submitted by /u/Transmogrify_My_Goat [link] [comments]/u/Transmogrify_My_Goat
- Bad Bolts April 25, 2026A few photos of bad bolts that I've come across in my time as a rebolter. submitted by /u/MeTooMewTwo [link] [comments]/u/MeTooMewTwo
- Will Stanhope's death announced after head injury sustained in Squamish April 24, 2026submitted by /u/papo96 [link] [comments]/u/papo96
- Weekly Question Thread (aka Friday New Climber Thread). ALL QUESTIONS GO HERE April 24, 2026Please sort comments by 'new' to find questions that would otherwise be buried. In this thread you can ask any climbing related question that you may have. This thread will be posted again every Friday so there should always be an opportunity to ask your question and have it answered. If you're an experienced climber […]/u/AutoModerator
- I'm seeing rumours online that Will Stanhope has died? Absolutely tragic April 24, 2026submitted by /u/barky02 [link] [comments]/u/barky02
- Witness the Citrus - Red River Gorge April 23, 2026Hi everyone. Enjoy this video of me climbing the RRG super classic, Witness the citrus, in 3rd person. It is a 100ft long jug jest where the main goal is to avoid pumping out and to keep climbing. Rock on submitted by /u/werd5273 [link] [comments]/u/werd5273
- The Creek Freak Who Lives in a Tent & Cooks the Same Burger Every Night April 23, 2026Devin Finucane on 32 years of climbing, ditching conventional life to live full time in a tent at Cochise Stronghold, and the burger & fries he cooks every single night. submitted by /u/wyattriot88 [link] [comments]/u/wyattriot88
- Aid is…. Aid April 23, 2026Had an awesome long weekend in the Valley, ticking some classics and staying in camp 4! 3 of us decided to do a push on the nose to dolt tower with plans to sleep there, but when our pacing was slower than we wanted and the wind picked up, we bailed and stopped at sickle. […]/u/saucyspence
- Gritstone Bouldering with Solly kd, Leo Skinner and Sam Carling April 22, 2026submitted by /u/itsyaboiskinnyleo [link] [comments]/u/itsyaboiskinnyleo
- Last two crag days April 22, 2026Amazing rock , amazing climbing , not to hard , not to easy. Weather is a bit shit tho.. Looks nice on the pictures but is really cold and windy xD submitted by /u/timtexx [link] [comments]/u/timtexx
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