Throwback Thursday: Frozen Niagara Falls Climbed

January 16th, 2020 by Gripped Magazine | Posted in Profiles, Video | No Comments »

The first ice climb ascent of Canada’s famous waterfall

10 Years Ago Today, Guy Lacelle Died in an Avalanche

December 10th, 2019 by Gripped Magazine | Posted in News, Profiles | Comments Off on 10 Years Ago Today, Guy Lacelle Died in an Avalanche

He was one of the world’s leading ice climbers and a cutting-edge Canadian all-rounder

Northern Ontario’s Reflection Wall is a WI5 Gem

November 29th, 2019 by Gripped Magazine | Posted in East, Profiles, Routes | Comments Off on Northern Ontario’s Reflection Wall is a WI5 Gem

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 […]