Northern Ontario’s Reflection Wall is a WI5 Gem

November 29th, 2019 by Gripped Magazine | Posted in East, Profiles, Routes | No Comments »

The steep ice route forms every year and only takes five minutes to approach

Polar Circus is a Classic 700-metre WI5 in the Rockies

November 9th, 2019 by Gripped Magazine | Posted in Profiles, Rockies, Routes | Comments Off on Polar Circus is a Classic 700-metre WI5 in the Rockies

Avalanches on the big route have killed many people, so always check conditions before you go

Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold Talk About Fitz Roy

October 28th, 2019 by Gripped Magazine | Posted in International, Routes, Video | Comments Off on Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold Talk About Fitz Roy

Gripped editor Brandon Pullan chats with Alex and Tommy

10 Winter Ice and Mixed Climbing Tips

October 22nd, 2019 by Gripped Magazine | Posted in East, Profiles, Rockies, Routes | Comments Off on 10 Winter Ice and Mixed Climbing Tips

Being prepared can lead to better days on the ice this year

Ice Season Warm-Up: Ontario’s Wild Devil’s Crater

October 7th, 2019 by Gripped Magazine | Posted in East, Routes | 4 Comments »

Thunder Bay’s Paul Berger spent a number of ice seasons searching out new winter routes in and around northern Ontario. For nearly a decade, he meticulously explored every nook and cranny around Lake Superior’s […]

Six Great Early Season Ice Climbing Tips

September 25th, 2019 by Gripped Magazine | Posted in Ice, News, Profiles | Comments Off on Six Great Early Season Ice Climbing Tips

From learning about avalanches to training early, here’s how to prepare for ice season

Arch Enemy is Big Rockies 5.11d Near Waterfall

July 31st, 2019 by Gripped Magazine | Posted in Profiles, Rockies, Routes | Comments Off on Arch Enemy is Big Rockies 5.11d Near Waterfall

The seven-pitch route climbs to the right of Nemesis

Four Bighorn Highway Alpine Rock Moderates

July 23rd, 2019 by Gripped Magazine | Posted in Profiles, Rockies, Routes | Comments Off on Four Bighorn Highway Alpine Rock Moderates

The Bighorn Highway has long been an Alberta go-to climbing destination. It is the name given to the 66-kilometre Highway 40 in Kananaskis Country that runs north to south from Barrier Mountain to King […]

Throwback to Highlights From the 2015 Psicobloc

June 13th, 2019 by Gripped Magazine | Posted in Indoor Climbing, Video | Comments Off on Throwback to Highlights From the 2015 Psicobloc

The third annual Psicobloc Masters Series took place on Aug. 7, 2015, at Park City, Utah. The event was canceled due to a thunderstorm before the men could finish their final round, but it […]

10 Spring Climbing Tips for a Fun Season

June 6th, 2019 by Gripped Magazine | Posted in News, Profiles, Rock | Comments Off on 10 Spring Climbing Tips for a Fun Season

Ticks, Bears and Other Bugs Ticks are gross little insects that love to hide at the base of warm crags. Their goal is to crawl onto you, find somewhere warm (arm pit or head) […]