Gripped: The Climbing Magazine

Gripped offers the international world of climbing through the highest quality journalism and incredible pictures.

Stack the Odds in Your Favour

Volume 28, Issue 3

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Jake Tiger • Interview with a West Coast highball enthusiast

The Slabs of Banff • Spray, Sunshine and Brewster Crags

10 Outstanding Moments in American Climbing History • Modern climbing started in America in the late 1800s, and ever since then there has been no shortage of history-making ascents. From remote alpine peaks to overhanging caves, here are 10 outstanding moments in American climbing history.

Yosemite’s Leaning Tower • The wild first ascent

Yosemite Geology Hut • A historical building worth checking out on a rest day

The Great Canadian Oil Change • New Skaha 5.14c

Supper’s Ready • A classic Gunks 5.12 trad route

Connor Herson Goes International • American trad pro visits Europe

The Naming of Mount Edith Cavell • “Lo, the Poor Alpine Club”

Kalymnos • The ultimate climber’s guide to Greece’s limestone paradise

Macaguato • A South American multi-pitch sport climbing haven

Adam Ondra Talks Flashing V15 • The greatest climber of all time now has more V15 flashes than all other climbers combined

High And Wild • A Rockies expert’s epic free solos

Friendship Direct • A New Alpine Climb in the Canadian Rockies

Was Dean Potter a Dark Wizard? • The Yosemite Climber Had a Lasting Influence

Projecting • Having the right gear makes projecting feel less like trial-and-error struggle and more like fun problem solving. It clears away distractions, so each burn gets you closer to the send. Here are a few options to consider for this season.

Tents • Whether you’re hitting the backcountry or just heading out on a week-long road trip to your favourite crag, you’re going to need a comfortable shelter. Even if you have a van life rig, there might be times when you want to leave the wheels behind. Here are some of our favourite tents for 2026.

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Sleeping Bags • Whether you’re chasing early starts or a van lifer settling in for the night on the road, these sleeping bags are designed for climbers on the move. They deliver all the warmth, packability, durability, and comfort that you’ll need for adventures in 2026.

New Cams Announced

American V17 Given New Grade by German Pro • Yannick Flohé suggests No One Mourns the Wicked is V16

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