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Arc'teryx, Climbing, Rock, Rock Climbing, sport climbing, video -

In this brief, send-y footage, the accomplished big-wall climber grinds out an epic, bolted roof in the Vegas hills.

The post Steepest 5.13a in the States? Jordan Cannon Climbs ‘Countdown to Ecstasy’ appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Bouldering, Climbing, crack climbing, Rock, video, Wide Boyz -

In this cut, the crack king attempts to wrangle a 40-foot-long horizontal V13 boulder put up by his Wide Boyz co-conspirator, Tom Randall.

The post Crash Pads & Crack: Pete Whittaker Tries the World’s Hardest Crack Boulder appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Climbing, Footwear, reviews, Rock -

The first SCARPA Mago was launched in 2007. The third version continues to perform at the highest levels, especially on the steeps.

The post SCARPA Mago: Version 3.0 Is Sleek, Stable, and Ready to Shred the Steeps appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Climbing, mont blanc, Mountaineering, News -

A rescue or body recovery on Mont Blanc would cost €10,000; the remaining €5,000 would cover climbers who paid the ultimate price.

The post Extremes on Mont Blanc Prompt Mayor to Seek ‘Funeral Deposit’ for Climbers appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Climbing, European Alps, Mountaineering, News -

The sweltering, dry conditions in the European Alps have turned glacier areas and classic routes into deadly traps.

The post Classic Climbs Closed: Record Heat Cancels European Alps Tours appeared first on GearJunkie.

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