Gripped March 11, 2010
The seventh annual Red Rocks Rendezvous (RRR) offers a wonderful festival-like atmosphere with how-to clinics for beginner and advanced climbers.
Gripped March 10, 2010
The American Alpine Institute has posted two videos by Canadian climbing guide Mike Barter. The first video outlines the evolution of ice screws while the second film focuses on proper sharpening technique.
Gripped March 8, 2010
During his recent visit to Siurana, Adam Ondra repeated the pocket-intensive A Muerte 9a (5.14c/d) after only three attempts.
Gripped March 4, 2010
With the spring season approaching, many new climbers will be venturing on the rock and setting up top ropes for the first time.
Gripped March 3, 2010
The famous Australian climbing photographer Simon Carter recently collaborated with the folks at Nikon to create two shorts film highlighting his widely recognized climbing photography.
Gripped March 2, 2010
While there have been many famous faked ascents in the climbing world, the reported first ascent of the Le Bombé Bleu in Buoux must qualify as the hardest route never actually climbed.
Gripped March 1, 2010
he last month has seen a number of impressive North American and European female ascents.
Gripped February 26, 2010
Legendary British climber Ron Fawcett has released a new book which sheds light on his numerous standard-setting climbing accomplishments and his drive to be a professional rock climber
Gripped February 25, 2010
Canadian ice-master Will Gadd spent last week refining his speed-climbing tactics for big ice routes in Norway.
Gripped February 24, 2010
Last week during an all-party meeting in Vancouver, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ratified and recognised the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC).