Gripped: The Climbing Magazine

Gripped offers the international world of climbing through the highest quality journalism and incredible pictures.

Big Sends Just Keep Coming

Volume 26, Issue 2

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Sleepwalker • America’s Most Popular Hard Problem

High Exposure 5.7 • The Must-Climb Classic of the Gunks

The Zip • A Must-Climb Squamish 5.10 Crack

Cheakamus Canyon Multi-Pitch • Five Bolted Routes North of Squamish

The Shield • A Three-Pitch Ontario Crag One Minute From the Car

The Art of Routesetting • AYO SOPEJU’S JOURNEY TO THE TOP

The World’s Mountain People • Two new books give much-needed insights into the lives, culture and work of high-altitude climbers, guides and porters of the Himalaya.

Redpointing in Datca • Climbing in Turkey

Yosemite • Be Prepared Before Going in 2024

Albania • World-Class Climbing in the Balkans

Rock Climbing Gear That Changed the Game • This is the Climbing Equipment that Helped the Sport Grow Into What it is Today

Trad Climber • Trad climbing has become increasingly popular over the past year thanks to some high-profile sends. So, if you’re looking to get into it, be sure to have the best gear and get the proper instructions.

Aid/Big Wall • With crags and boulder fields getting busier by the year, you might want to consider escaping to the big walls. Here’s some must-have gear for this summer.

Sport Climber • There were hundreds of new sport climbs established in North America last year so if you’re planning on trying some or finishing an old project this is the time of year to freshen up your rack and replace your rope.

Boulder • You’ve been working on the hardest problems in your gym since fall and it’s now time to test your skills on some real stone. Bring a lot of chalk and a big pad or two to be safe.

Van Life • While the trend of posting van life videos, which were often cringey, on social media seems to be a thing of the past, the lifestyle is very much alive. Outfit your rig to ensure your post-climb times are comfortable and relaxing.

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American Alpinist Graham Zimmerman • And His Fine Line