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Watch What Happens When This Climber Breaks the First Rule of Alpine Climbing
6+ hour, 15+ min ago (482+ words) Readers, please send us your Weekend Whipper videos using this form. There are not many rules in climbing, much less in alpine climbing. But I decided to make one for myself several years ago, after watching a video of the…...
The Story Behind The Dark Wizard: Colorado's Peter Mortimer Unpacks His New HBO Climbing Series
40+ min ago (403+ words) We talked climbing documentary filmmaking with Peter Mortimer, and he shared more about his latest projects. His latest project, HBO's The Dark Wizard, continues that thread, following climber and BASE jumper Dean Potter as he chases the edge'until he falls…...
Learn how to rock climb like a pro at Rocknasium!
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (22+ words) CBS News Learn how to rock climb like a pro at Rocknasium!...
How the Guy Who Invented V-Grades Won Back His Bouldering Mojo
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (1665+ words) Bouldering legend John "Verm" Sherman describes the narrative arc of the average climbing film as follows: Hero picks outlandish project, can't quite do it, comes back, finally succeeds and everybody's happy. While he would have taken the happy ending for…...
The future of climbing featuring C'dric Lachat
12+ min ago (59+ words) Planetmountain. com The future of climbing featuring C'dric Lachat As climbing grows through gyms and the Olympics, it faces a paradox: indoor popularity rises while outdoor crags risk closure. What future awaits the sport? Featuring Swiss climber C'dric Lachat, this…...
Medford's Rogue Rock Gym in final stages after extended closure
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (529+ words) Courtesy of Rogue Rock Gym. MEDFORD, Ore. - Rogue Rock Gym is in the final stages of a transition that could allow the climbing facility to reopen after an extended closure. "When we closed I looked many of you in the…...
Jakob Schubert Tries Duality of Man 5. 15d, America's Hardest Rock Climb
22+ hour, 23+ min ago (498+ words) Gripped Magazine Jakob Schubert recently attempted Duality of Man, a route at Dry Canyon that was first climbed by Sean Bailey at 5. 15d. Schubert has several 5. 15s and V17s to his name, including the first ascent of B. I. G. 5. 15d in Norway, and a repeat of…...
Heavy Duty Climbing Rope Clamp " Locking Hook For Battle Ropes, Gym Training & Home Workouts
22+ hour, 45+ min ago (426+ words) Rock Climbing Rope Clasp, Heavy Duty Locking Climbing - Fitness Equipment Accessories for Home Gym Exercise Enthusiasts Athletes Busy Professionals Workout Seekers Beginners Players Engineered for rock climbing, this heavy-duty rope clamp delivers excellent strength for men, women, and adult climbers....
Jim Whittaker, Icon of American Climbing, Dies at 97
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (572+ words) The first American to summit Everest in 1963, Whittaker became one of the great heroes in the history of outdoor sports. After a long life of dangerous feats in the mountains, Jim Whittaker died peacefully in his Washington home on Tuesday....
Students reach new heights in rock climbing class
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (466+ words) Mercer University students are trading books for boulders this semester during a new class offered by the Department of Physical Education. Adjunct Professor Paul Southerland is teaching 17 Bears how to indoor rock climb for the one credit-hour course." Dr. Adam…...