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Jerry Moffatt on Climbing's Evolution and Fear
Climbing legend Jerry Moffatt reflects on how modern climbing differs from his era, the risks he took, and why fear remains central to the sport.
Gripped Magazine · 1m
New 7-pitch route honors decades of climbing dreams
Les retrouvailles connects two generations of explorers at Quebec's Gros Bonnet cliff.
Gripped Magazine · 1m
The bold free solo climber you've never heard of
In 1961, Belgian climber Claude Barbier soloed five legendary Dolomite north faces in a single day.
Gripped Magazine · 1m
Why the Bugaboos Are Called the Bugaboos
A prospector's word for a dud claim became the name of Canada's most famous granite spires, sealed by a two-hour standoff on a rock tower.
Gripped Magazine · 2m