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Bill to rename New River Gorge National Park playground advances in committee
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (224+ words) WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – A bill to rename a playground at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in honor of West Virginia children and families affected by childhood cancer has advanced out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and…...
Alex Honnold isn't 'fearless' – he's just done it 40 times
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (531+ words) On the south bank of the Thames, in the shadow of the towers of Canary Wharf, hundreds of people are waiting in front of a stage. Many ran to get a good position after a last-minute stage change. There’s expectation…...
“It’s a climber’s paradise”: this 2,800 m² climbing gym is the largest in Paris, and it’s open every day
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (110+ words) Paris Secret With 2,800 m², the facility at Ateliers Gaîté in the 14th arrondissement stands out as the capital’s largest bouldering center. Do you love a challenge? You’ll love testing your skills at the largest bouldering gym in Paris! Located in the 14th arrondissement,…...
Sports Briefs: Rendezvous Hill Climb set for Saturday
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (436+ words) Time for the Climb The annual Rendezvous Mountain Hill Climb is set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday. The course starts at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Teton Village and climbs the Wildflower Trail to Rendezvous Lodge before transitioning onto the…...
Keswick Climbing Wall: adventure for all in the heart of the Lake District
11+ hour, 41+ min ago (394+ words) Westmorland Gazette Keswick Climbing Wall: adventure in the heart of the Lake District Brought to you by Nestled in one of the most picturesque corners of the Lake District National Park, Keswick Climbing Wall has established itself as one of…...
A Climber Who'd Give You the Shirt Off His Back: Remembering Steve Sutton
1+ day, 23+ min ago (702+ words) Steve Sutton grew up climbing on the iconic Squamish Chief. In 1970, he pioneered a 10-pitch route on the Grand Wall with Hugh Burton: Uncle Ben’s (5.10 C2+). The climb cemented a dynamic partnership. But it also served as a precursor to cutting-edge…...
Significant Improvements in a Parks Victoria Draft Signals New Direction for Climbing Access at Dyurrite/Mount Arapiles
19+ hour, 8+ min ago (547+ words) In Australia a significant shift in climbing access at Dyurrite (Mount Arapiles) is underway, with Parks Victoria releasing a draft amendment to its management plan that would restore access to the overwhelming majority of climbs affected by the previous management…...
Reaching New Heights: EVICS’ Peak Climbing Program Builds Confidence, Community, And A Love For The Outdoors
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (901+ words) By: Cassie Bartlett, EVICS Program Manager There is something special about watching a child reach the top of a climbing wall for the first time. It is more than just getting from the bottom to the top. It is the…...
Think You’re Brave? Try the Most Runout Climbing Spots in the U.S., Ranked
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (1366+ words) When most climbers think of sport climbing, they picture clipping bolts, pulling hard moves, and trusting that if they fall, the rope will catch them without much drama. Sport climbing emerged in the U.S. in the 1980s, shifting the focus away from…...
Through the roofs
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (382+ words) Notes on rock climbing in the South. GlossaryAdapted from various sources by Chandler A. Calderon We got out one Wednesday to Tennessee’s Suck Creek Canyon, sans guidebook, and began scouting for just the right one to cut my teeth on. While…...