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For GCU's Women in the Outdoors, it's about the climb
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (1708+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: This is an article by Makenzie Stamets, a GCU professional writing student and a GCU Outdoor Recreation guide. Story by Makenzie StametsGCU News contributor At the base of the Arizona's Superstition Mountains, Hannah Lanchbury and Kate Halverson adjust…...
High Plains Climbing to resurrect historic Oklahoma City silos site
10+ hour, 22+ min ago (78+ words) High Plains Climbing to resurrect historic Oklahoma City silos site'The Oklahoman Less than two months after its closure, a beloved rock climbing facility is making a comeback with a new name. The Silos, located at 200 SE 4th St., shut its doors…...
That climber guy | Editorials
16+ hour, 15+ min ago (420+ words) Rock climber Alex Honnold free-solo climbed the 101-story Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan on January 25 without ropes or safety gear! Netflix livestreamed the event. I wondered how this was ever allowed? What if his hand or foot slipped? What if he…...
'ITV's The Summit isn't the most boring show on telly, but it's a tough hill to climb"
18+ hour, 25+ min ago (805+ words) For the first half hour or so of ITV1s new mountaineering reality show, The Summit, I spent my time questioning why Ben Shephard had gone from Tipping Point to Whats the Point? I wouldnt say it was the most boring opening…...
Access Fund celebrates big wins for climbing access and conservation in 2025, building toward 35th anniversary in 2026
19+ hour, 55+ min ago (225+ words) Boulder, Colo. (February 10, 2026) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ " Access Fund, the national advocacy organization for sustainable access and conservation of climbing landscapes, made significant strides in 2025 furthering its mission to protect climbing for future generations. With the support of its members, donors and…...
From the Archives: A Conversation with Yosemite Legend John Bachar
23+ hour, 37+ min ago (1873+ words) In 2008, Gus Alexandropoulos interviewed John Bachar for the fall issue of Gripped magazine. Bachar, one of the world's most accomplished free climbers, soloists, and boulderers, had a career that spanned four generations. His insights into the evolution and future of…...
When Every Hold Is a Jug: Here's Why Kids Are Good at Climbing
1+ day, 18+ min ago (203+ words) Don't be sad when a kid flashes your project. Climbing is easy when every hold is a jug," wrote Jacob in his viral video. Jacob's footage shows the size of his hand compared to his young son's hand, and then…...
Indoor Climbing with Bishop Reidy Brings Faith, Fellowship, and Fun— Despite the Cold
1+ day, 37+ min ago (206+ words) Hosted at Central Rock Gym in Glastonbury, the event invited climbers of all experience levels to challenge themselves in a supportive, faith-filled environment. From first-time climbers carefully navigating their initial routes to more experienced participants scaling higher walls, the gym…...
“Like Hauling a Tank”: The Making of a Famous Squamish Rock Climb
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (451+ words) In 1970, Steve Sutton and Hugh Burton made the first ascent of Uncle Ben's on the Chief. The original grade of the 11-pitch route was VI 5.8 A4, but it is now considered V 5.10c C2. Looking back, Sutton said that they "must have looked…...
Alex Honnold might’ve made $237 for every move on Taipei 101
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (693+ words) Alex Honnold might've made about $237 for every move he made on Taipei 101." That's the tally from Gripped after spending mind-numbing amounts of time manually counting the roughly 2,100 climbing moves Honnold made to summit the 11th tallest building in the world." The…...