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Discovery, 15-pitch 5.13 in Winds, Freed in Push

August 21st, 2019 by gripped | Posted in International, News, Profiles, Rock, Routes | No Comments »

Nate Mankovich said, “There is climbing potential for many lifetimes. The recent free climbing activity in the area, particularly for free climbs 5.11 and harder, is inspiring.”

New Book by Sharon Wood, First Canadian Woman up Everest

August 21st, 2019 by gripped | Posted in International, Profiles, Routes | No Comments »

Sharon Wood’s new book is Rising: Becoming the First North American Woman on Everest

Climbers Rescued from Northeast Buttress of Mount Slesse

August 20th, 2019 by gripped | Posted in News, Profiles, Routes, West Coast | No Comments »

The climbers are reportedly OK after the impressive rescue

Massive Rockfall on South Howser Tower in Bugaboos

August 20th, 2019 by gripped | Posted in News, Profiles | No Comments »

No one was injured, but climbers going to the Bugaboos should be very cautious

Mount Tupper to Close to Blow Up Bombs

August 20th, 2019 by gripped | Posted in Profiles, Rockies, Routes | No Comments »

The area will be closed on Aug. 21 and 22

Janja Garnbret Wins Combined World Championship

August 20th, 2019 by gripped | Posted in Indoor Climbing, News, Profiles | No Comments »

Garnbret finished sixth in speed, second in bouldering and first in lead

Billy Davidson on Yamnuska in early 1970s Photo Urs Kallen

Upcoming Book on the Incredible Billy Davidson

August 19th, 2019 by gripped | Posted in Gripped Outdoors, Profiles | No Comments »

For the past 15 years, Gripped editor Brandon Pullan has been working on a book about the late climber and paddler, Billy Davidson. Billy was one of Canada’s most cutting-edge climbers in the 1970s […]