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Metolius Session II Review: The Bestselling Crash Pad in the US

Metolius released the Session II in 2014, and it became the bestselling crash pad in the U.S. The brand has updated the pad regularly, and we tested the latest (fall 2018) version for 5 months.

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James Pearson Repeats Gritstone Frightener ‘Harder Faster,’ Facing Ground Fall From Top

The lifelong British crusher James Pearson returns one of the most objectively dangerous and least-repeated single-pitch climbs in the U.K.

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‘Gritstone’ Climbing: First-Timer Tackles UK’s Unique Climbing Challenge

After years of dreaming about gritstone climbing, pro Siebe Vahnee finally visited the UK's hallowed stones. Typical awful weather didn't stop him from topping some gems and making inroads toward a film project.

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How Pete Whittaker Climbed a 1,000m Wall With No Ropes and Filmed It

This short 'documentary of a documentary' shows us how Whittaker — equipped with a GoPro 360, backpack, and some dirtbag ingenuity — managed to film his rope-free solo ascent of a 1,000m crack climb.

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Black Diamond Will Match Your Donations to Help Save Threatened Climbing Areas

As the climbing population continues to explode, under-resourced crags keep getting busier. The result? Habitat strain and possible loss of access. The Access Fund and Black Diamond are here to help.

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