Gripped: The Climbing Magazine

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

Sonnie Trotter Wrote a Book

Volume 27, Issue 2

Mary Eden • Talks Hard Trad and Granite

Horseman • Iconic Single-Pitch 5.5 Trad in the Gunks

Pirates of the Waterworld • Lake-Access Bolted Multi-Pitch 5.10

Red River Gorge Gets a New Edge • RRGCC’s Landmark Acquisition

16 Climbing Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner • Improve Your Game for Spring 2025

A Reality Check • The Second Ascent of Reality Bath in the Canadian Rockies

Piolets d’Or 2024 Report from the Dolomites • Climbers Gather to Celebrate Everything Alpinism

Out Of Africa • Climbing Big Rock in Madagascar

Grant Statham • Thriving on the Edge

Cuba Rocks • CANADIAN CLIMBER VENTURES SOUTH FOR WINTER

The Squamish Climber • Ben Harnden Talks Hard Climbing

Chaman Loco • Freeing a 12-Pitch 5.14 in Mexico

Famous Walls in Andalucia • Steep Limestone Crags in Southern Spain

Trad Climb • Being a trad climber opens so many possibilities when it comes to where you can travel and what you can safely climb. This could be the year you start plugging cams and jamming cracks, but first you’ll need to get the best gear for the job.

Aid Climb/Big Wall • If you want to perfect your trad climbing skills, head out on an aid climb or two with someone more experienced. Maybe this is the year that you climb your first big wall. For seasoned veterans, here are some must-have items in 2025.

Sport Climb • If you’re a sport climber, then you’ll need a rope, quickdraws, personal gear, but also belay glasses, a stick clip and more. Here’s some of the best gear for crag climbing this season.

Boulder • Bouldering has never been as popular as it is heading into the summer 2025. There are more areas, more hard problems and more community than ever before. Here are a few pieces of gear that could help make your season just a bit better and safer.

Van Life • If you’re looking to unplug this year, then there may be no better way than hitting the road. Whether you’re a seasoned van lifer or looking to explore North America for your first time, here are some essentials you’ll want to bring.

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