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Bouldering, Climbing, crash pads, Petzl Alto, reviews -

Petzl Alto Crash Pad Review: Clever Design, Solid Protection for Comfier Falls and Carries

Petzl crashes into the bouldering category with the Alto, a pad that combines proven materials with a novel — maybe ingenious — design.

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Bouldering, Climbing, Explainer Series, Mountaineering, Rock -

The Definitive Guide to Climbing Jargon

If you're cruxing out on climbing vocab, check out GearJunkie's guide to the jargon — from gripping onsights to jingus gear and more.

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First Ascent of Last Summit in the Torres del Paine Massif

Eighty-five years after the storied Torres del Paine massif's first known ascent, three alpinists have claimed its last unclimbed peak.

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Climbing, Jim Lawyer, Project 13, Rock, Travel -

Project 13: An Ordinary Man’s Extraordinary Climbing Adventure

Jim Lawyer has climbed in 30-plus countries during a career entering its fifth decade. 'Project 13' is his bid to sport climb harder than ever.

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Adam Ondra Slays Siurana but Falls Short on ‘King Capella’

Between stops on a recent sponsorship junket, Adam Ondra casually dropped into Siurana, Spain. The 5-day visit produced a laundry list of high-standard onsights — but no success on his project.

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