Gripped: The Climbing Magazine

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Return of the Alpinist

Volume 27, Issue 4

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Desert Gold • A classic 5.13 desert roof crack

Be a Successful Alpine Climber • 20 tips to keep you safe and get you to the summit

Clove Hitch vs Personal Anchor System • The pros and cons of each system

American Sport Climbing in the 1990s • A look back at pivotal moments that shaped the sport

Adaptive Climbing in Ukraine • How some veterans are hitting the climbing gyms

Sacred Ground, Public Fight • Oak Flat, a sacred Apache site and climbing landmark, faces irreversible destruction as a foreign-owned mining project nears federal approval

Yosemite Climbing Rangers • A new era of search and rescue in the valley

Mount Waddington • An iconic North American mountain

Chris Sharma Talks Vision Quest • His Latest Deep Water Solo Masterpiece

Kneebar the North • CLIMBING IN FORT SAINT JAMES, B.C.

North American Summer Alpine • The Best Mountain Ranges for Big Adventures

No Place for Old Men • The Irrepressible Rockies Legend on His Burly New Yamnuska Adventure

Lover’s Leap • A rite of passage for trad climbers

Climbing in Paradise: San Vito Lo Capo • The rebirth of Sicilian sport climbing

Hard Gunks Rock Climbs • 10 must-try routes for the 5.11 climber

Approach Shoes • Approach shoes are designed for navigating technical terrain to reach crags. Combining the grip of climbing shoes with the comfort of hiking boots, they excel on rocky trails and moderate scrambles. Lightweight, durable, and equipped with sticky rubber soles, approach shoes offer traction and stability. Ideal for mixed alpine environments, they provide versatility for climbers tackling both trails and early climbing moves with confidence.

Alpine Boots • Alpine climbing boots are engineered for rugged, high-altitude environments, blending durability, warmth, and precision for climbers tackling ice, snow, and mixed terrain. With waterproof membranes, crampon compatibility, and grippy soles, they ensure stability and protection. Lightweight yet supportive, these boots excel for technical ascents and demanding alpine conditions.

Alpine Kit • Alpine climbing gear is crafted for harsh, high-altitude environments, offering durability, lightweight design, and precision for ice, snow, and mixed routes. From crampons and ice axes to insulated jackets and ropes, this equipment ensures safety, warmth, and mobility, empowering climbers to tackle technical ascents in challenging conditions.

Girl Climber, Old Man Lightning and Trango Debut at Mountainfilm—And They’re Great • In its 47th round, this leading filmfest goes back to its climbing roots

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