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Training with Christian Core – Part One
What was once a way to keep the family busy during the holidays has grown into almost every facet of my life. I love climbing. It is a challenge, a never-ending project, a respite from every-day life....
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The OCF Bouldering Provincial Competition
This past weekend brought the Bouldering Provincial Competition to Ontario. After the last local of the season, Provincials provides an opportunity for qualified athletes to compete in a high-stakes...
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A Decade of Canadian Comp Climbing Highlights
Climbing has undergone a massive upheaval in the last decade, taking it from a sport of limited recognition, all the way to the Olympic stage. In Canada, climbing has exploded, growing from a niche...
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Karoline Sinnhuber Climbs V12 Highball in Austria
Karoline Sinnhuber recently climbed a tall V12 in Austria’s Zillertal called Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door. Sinnhuber was a top comp climber but retired from the circuit at the start of this year. Tobias...
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Four Big Bouldering Sends in Canada in 2019
As the year comes to an end, it’s a tradition here at Gripped to look back over the past 12 months at some of the new routes and epic sends. From new moderate bouldering problems to mega alpine lines,...
View ArticleFive Gym Drills to Improve Your Climbing
It is easy to fall into the same old routine at the climbing gym, but keeping it fresh can help improve your skills and to push the grades. Consider throwing in a drill or two into your next session...
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Drew Ruana Sends First V16 with Sleepwalker
Drew Ruana has sent his first V16 with Sleepwalker in Red Rocks, a hard problem first climbed by Jimmy Webb last year. Sleepwalker climbs a 55-degree overhang and has a number of burly moves. In the...
View ArticleNew Canmore Climbing Gym is Open for Business
Canmore is one of Canada’s top climbing towns, with world-class ice, alpine and sport routes spread across dozens of ranges. Over 20 years ago, The V’sion bouldering gym opened thanks to climber and...
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What’s the best rubber for your rock shoes?
There is a whole world of climbing shoes out there, but what are you getting for your money? Below we look at the most common rubbers you’ll find on the market these days and what they can do for your...
View ArticleWatch Canadians in Bouldering Semis at Youth Worlds
Youth Worlds has been underway for a week now, but it takes a while to get through all the different categories in all three disciplines. Thursday was the qualification rounds for Youth A Male and...
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