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Orion Face is the biggest wall on Ben Nevis. And its 1,400-foot direct route is, according Dave MacLeod, the closest you can get to alpine climbing in the U.K.

The post Watch the Legendary Dave MacLeod Free Solo a Frozen Ben Nevis appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Markus Pucher started ice climbing when he was 16. Now, his approach reflects the barest of bare necessities.

The post Free Solo Ice Climbing: Watch Markus Pucher’s Stone-Cold Nerves in ‘Ice Chasers’ appeared first on GearJunkie.

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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.

The post Black Diamond Will Match Your Donations to Help Save Threatened Climbing Areas appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Climbing, Ice, News, Ouray Ice Park, Travel, Winter -

Love ice climbing or want to try it? Like free gear too? Find out how to win a trip to Ouray Ice Park this month. 

The post ‘Road to Ouray’ Giveaway Offers Trip to 2022 Ouray Ice Fest, Climbing Gear appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Climbing, Climbing Comps, Events, Ice, News, Ouray Ice Park, Winter -

This summer, extensive repairs and cleanup at the Ouray Ice Park generated friction between multiple stakeholders. Although collaboration between public and private interests often proved tense, the park is on track to open for its busiest ice climbing season yet. In March, 6 tons of rock poured into the Ouray Ice Park from cliffs above,... Read more »

The post Ouray Ice Park Overcomes Rockfall, Community Discord to Open for the Season appeared first on GearJunkie.

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