Gripped: The Climbing Magazine

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

Sendy Temps and Free-Soloing

Volume 26, Issue 5

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Echo Wall • First Repeat of Bold Scottish Trad

Everest Region Flood • Disaster Leaves Thame Sherpa Village in Ruins

Bonsai Boulders • Canadian Rockies Conglomerate

Sport Climbing • Five Tips for More Successful Onsighting

Amphibian • Steep Colorado Mixed Climbing

Buddha Nature • Classic Early-Season Rockies Mixed

The Penitent Path • Utah’s Newest 12-Pitch M9

Royal Arches • A Yosemite Classic Every Climber Should Do

T-Wall • World-Class Trad Climbing in the Southeast

Tajikistan • A Growing Rock Climbing Scene in Central Asia

An Interview with Janja Garnbret • We talk with Garnbret to learn more about her gold medal-winning Paris experience, climbing’s Olympic format in the future, her plans on the rock, and more

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“Just A Few Sessions” • The New Trend of Reporting Attempts and Sessions in Climbing

Fall Crag Days • It’s that time of year again when the pressure is on to finish your project. It’s also a good time to look at replacing some tired gear, so here are some new options for that necessary equipment.

The Mixed Climber • Mixed climbing has become a mainstream sport in areas where it’s too cold to rock climb, but the winter ice routes haven’t formed yet. Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned vet, here’s some gear to consider owning before heading out this fall.

Insulated Jackets • Pack those light layers away until spring and get yourself a new warm jacket for the chilly temps forecasted for this winter.

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Crosstrain Your Body and Mind with Music • Learning a New Instrument Could Be The Physical and Mental Climbing Support You Didn’t Know You Needed

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