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REPORT: Climber fell 50 feet onto narrow ledge in some of Colorado’s most dangerous terrain
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (386+ words) Additional information has been released related to an extremely close call that took place on what’s often described as the most difficult and most dangerous of Colorado’s fourteener traverses. Factors including the technical terrain of the area, the patient’s condition,…...
Do Outdoor Grades Make Sense in Climbing Gyms?
5+ hour, 43+ min ago (578+ words) Gripped Climbing Magazine An observant climber might notice that 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 are never present in the gym and may comment on that, but perhaps not before asking about the “V” preceding a number in the bouldering grade chart. The instructor usually…...
Prattville announces indoor rock climbing facility
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (70+ words) Montgomery Advertiser Prattville announces indoor rock climbing facility PRATTVILLE − Prattville's entertainment and activities options are growing with an indoor rock climbing gym. The Hanger is under construction at 781 Old Ridge Road, the City of Prattville announced on its social media…...
Adam Ondra, Adam Ondra climbing 'Circus Maximus', possibly rhe hardest route ever ascended without chalk and ground‑up, Petr Chodura - Planetmountain
19+ hour, 29+ min ago (18+ words) Adam Ondra climbing 'Circus Maximus', possibly rhe hardest route ever ascended without chalk and ground‑up Planetmountain.com...
Madison man identified as victim in Devil's Lake State Park fall
21+ hour, 35+ min ago (370+ words) A man who died at Devil's Lake State Park July 21 has been identified as Caden Michael Brunner of Madison, according to an obituary. Brunner, 21, died after falling from the Devil's Doorway rock formation at the park. Brunner was found more…...
Near Rock Climbing Gym
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (51+ words) Monday, August 3, 2026 Smoggy with a soupcon of ragweed You’re always talking about joining, so let’s see how truly full of shit you are. Become An Onion Member Today Everyone likes attention, but it’s unlikely your nephew chose to have an…...
Quantum Climbing coming to Stevi
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (666+ words) A new indoor climbing gym focused on beginners, families and the growing popularity of bouldering is expected to open in Stevensville this fall. Quantum Climbing, owned by longtime climber James Higginson, is targeting an Oct. 1 opening in a space next…...
Climbing Colorado's 14ers: There's got to be an easier way to accomplish big things (Commentary)
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (617+ words) When you reach a certain age–say, 40—you suddenly yearn to do stuff that would have actually been fun when you were younger. This yearning can take many forms, and I have done most of them. Complete a marathon? I…...
Could This Guy Climb ND's Tallest Building In Less Than An Hour?
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (185+ words) ( SEE ALSO: "A WONDERFUL MERGER TO FEEL HEALTHY ABOUT HERE IN BISMARCK" ) If that weren't enough, check out what happened this past weekend In front of a LIVE audience on Netflix January 24th, Alex stood at the base of a 1,667-foot…...
The Climbing Terms That Influence Big Paydays and Lies
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (393+ words) Climbing grades don’t matter. You, me, us—we should just climb because it feels right. An unnatural focus on grades or definitions is to miss the whole point of climbing—freedom, travel, experience, intensity, overcoming boundaries. We all hate the…...