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Gripped Week in Review: Ondra, 5.14, Himalayas, World Cup

This is weekly summary of top climbing stories from July 2 to July 13.

Geoff Creighton

Canadian climber Geoff Creighton, who climbed many new routes across the country, has passed away.

Madison Fischer on V7

Ontario comp climber Madison Fischer takes a break from training for some outdoor climbing.

Andrew Funk 5.14

Canadian Andrew Funk sends a Bow Valley 5.14 and his first of the grade.

New Squamish 5.12d

Jason Green reports about a new seven-pitch 5.12d in Squamish.

Cobalt Gecko 5.14

Evan Hau climbs a new 5.14 at Planet X in the Rockies.

Adam Ondra 5.14 Day

Adam Ondra is in Canada and onsights two 5.14 climbs at Acephale in a day.

Serge Dessureault

Quebec climber Serge Dessureault dies climbing on K2.

Adam Ondra Downgrades Canadian 5.15

Adam Ondra only needed two attempts to climb and downgrade Honour and Glory.

Jon Siegrist

Strong American Jon Siegrist makes quick work of 5.14s in Alberta.

Indoor Climbing: Highlights from Villars

Watch highlights from Villars World Cup at Gripped Indoor Climbing.

Gripped Outdoors: Epic North Pole Trip 2018

Two sailers are attempting first-ever cross of North Pole.

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