Gripped: The Climbing Magazine

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The Climbs, They Are A Changin’

Volume 28, Issue 2

Another Crack At It • eM Pellerin

Can 3D Printing Preserve Rock Climbs? • A look at the technology that could save climbs for future generations

North America Gets 5.15d Sport and 5.15a Trad • Why these hard new routes matter

Intruders • Gunks 5.13 classic

La Pomme d’Adam • Hard variation for classic Quebec route

10 Tips to Improve Your Crack Climbing • Spring is the perfect time to practise your jam skills

La Mojarra • Hard sport climbing in Colombia

Climbing in the Heart of Greece • There is a lifetime of climbing within an hour of the ancient city of Athens, and surprisingly, even in the city centre itself

Mint Hut, Alaska • A classic backcountry shelter in the Talkeetna Mountains

Amity • One of North America’s Leading Trad Climbers

The Gambler • An epic ’80s climb in the Rockies

Connor Herson Makes First Ascent of the Hardest Trad Climb in the World • Drifter’s Escape 5.15a is a twin crack line high above Squamish

Meet the Tree Women of the Canadian Rockies 11,000ers • ONE OF CANADA’S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER PEAK BAGGING CLUBS

Sport Climbing • Sport climbing demands fitness and focus, but it also requires gear that’s up to the task. Here are some top picks for 2026.

Trad Climbing • When you’re placing pro, your attention belongs on the rock, not on worn-out gear. Upgrade your kit with these standout picks for the season.

Big Wallin’ • If your perfect day is spent slowly piecing together a tricky line, this gear’s got you covered.

Bouldering • In bouldering, looking good and feeling good often leads to climbing better. So, here are some things to help you improve this spring.

Van Life • Having the right gear in your van can mean the difference between a road trip you’d rather forget and one that keeps you rolling all summer long.

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