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General Climbing
Reply: Half Dome has fallen.
Jun 16, 2026
“A picture is worth a thousand words” is supposed to mean that an image conveys meaning without needing lots of (or any) text. The AI brainrot will be the end…
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Northern California
Reply: Half Dome's Snake Dike is being retrobolted - get…
Jun 11, 2026
If someone were to retrobolt Sliding Board the local climbers would promptly burn them alive.
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Northern Utah & Idaho
Reply: The Biggest Data Center in America is Going to Lan…
May 23, 2026
A certain Edward Abbey novel lays out some framework.
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General Climbing
Reply: “Last Rights” needs last rights
Mar 26, 2026
I used to get so stoked for Taps. I agree that this year was a bit of a let down. Kalous said he was sick, so I’m cutting some slack and hoping that it’s back in th…
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General Climbing
Reply: Alex Honnold Soloing Taipei 101
Jan 22, 2026
The hand wringing about the potential of Honnold falling and leaving behind his family reminds me of criticism Tony Hawk got for riding a skateboard with his toddler. He said &…
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General Climbing
Reply: Double cross
Oct 25, 2025
You can never know for sure. It’s Schrödinger’s cat crack
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General Climbing
Reply: Magnus is now selling possibly harmful silica chal…
Apr 28, 2025
Looks like you answered your own question.
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Climbing Photos & Videos
Free solo parody
Mar 20, 2025
Surprised to see this produced 7 years after the documentary came out, but I figured others here will get a chuckle out of it. Enjoy.https://youtu.be/1y1vtCkuUYI?si=wiDy6Az5mRE…
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Southern California
Reply: Impacts to Joshua Tree
Mar 5, 2025
A government shutdown is a reasonable possibility starting March 14. The last time there was a shutdown, jtree stayed open for several weeks before bad press shuttered the gate…
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Southern California
Reply: Joshua Tree Challenges?
Nov 16, 2024
3000’ horizontal on Gunsmoke, can’t touch the ground.
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General Climbing
Reply: AAC Cancels All Craggin Classic Events
Nov 2, 2024
The Strategic Plan is neither.https://americanalpineclub.org/news/2024/10/22/aacs-strategic-plan-2025-2027
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Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Is climbing with two 8mm ropes stout enough for an…
Sep 1, 2024
Unless I’m climbing in a party of three, the extra rope management is not worth it to me. What I would do in your situation is climb on the 9.5 and have my second tail a…
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Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Anasazi VCS replacement?
Aug 17, 2024
As much as I think buying used climbing shoes is kinda gross, that’s what I did. I resoled my last pair of Anasazi’s three times before I scoured a used pair that h…
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Northeastern States
Reply: Longstack Precipice Lakes Region
Jul 22, 2024
According to the recent Climbing article about the Merriam Woods, we no longer have a Northeast region Access Fund rep. This is a bummer.https://www.climbing.com/places/sport-c…
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General Climbing
Reply: Cheapest day pass in the country?
Jul 13, 2024
20 bucks to climb at the Gunks
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Reply: Search forums?
Jul 9, 2024
There’s got to be a better way. A more intuitive search could help curb the forum clutter. Just type “dogs” next time you feel compelled to rant. Imagine a se…
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Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Totems
Jun 8, 2024
Generally speaking I’ve found that cams have incredible longevity if you take good care of them. I’m still using many if the first cams I bought in 2008, and will o…
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General Climbing
Reply: NYT: For Female Climbers, Dangers Go Beyond Avalan…
Jun 5, 2024
Many celebrities and professional athletes pay people to run their social media accounts. There’s almost zero chance that Nims wrote that statement himself.
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General Climbing
Reply: So bad they're good?
May 31, 2024
I think many chimney-style routes are going to meet OPs criteria. I’ll throw in another personal “favorite” in NH: Rogers Spire @ Woodchuckhttps://www.mountai…
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Reply: Why was Russ Walling banned?
Mar 29, 2024
Nobody who uses this word has the faintest clue how to define its meaning. To my understanding, being ‘anti-woke’ is just the current gospel of bigots who don&rsquo…
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General Climbing
Reply: Is it aid....
Mar 17, 2024
This is one of my favorite climbing photos. It blew me away the first time I saw it in the North Conway guide. He is credited with the FFA of that route, so decidedly not aid i…
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General Climbing
Reply: Is it aid....
Mar 17, 2024
There’s no cheating, only lying.Even shorter answer: who cares.Serious answer: yeah that’s aid.
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Trad Climbing
Reply: C3s Coming Back?
Feb 29, 2024
The word “found” in the post is odd. You think some intern found a dusty box in storage full of unsold C3s? Here’s hoping there’s a new production run i…
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Northeastern States
Reply: Climbing near the Carter Notch hut?
Feb 15, 2024
I was also thinking about the climbing potential of the cliffs adjacent to the hut. There’s some impressive looking features. This photo is taken from the trail look…
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Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Best General Use Locking Carabiner
Feb 14, 2024
The Rock Exotica Pirates are my overwhelming pick for an all purpose locker. There are many styles/feature to choose from:https://www.rockexotica.com/collections/aluminum-carab…
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General Climbing
Reply: Any climbing areas in the path of solar eclipse
Jan 20, 2024
Summiting Kahtahdin in Maine would be a badass eclipse activity. https://www.mountainproject.com/route/106020335/the-armadillo
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Injuries and Accidents
Reply: Desk Excercise
Jan 4, 2024
Sounds like you already have a standing desk. I upgraded to one last year but I feel the benefits are mainly psychological. I make a concerted effort to run on my lunch br…
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Injuries and Accidents
Reply: Post-Concussion Syndrome
Jan 1, 2024
I experienced PCS for about 2 years after slamming my head on the pavement. I really can’t sugar coat it, it was the worst period of my life. Everyone’s experience…
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General Climbing
Reply: Most repeated route on the planet?
Dec 28, 2023
Is there a way to filter for the most ticked route on MP?
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Ice Climbing
Reply: New top rope fa: nudist beach wi4-“
Dec 16, 2023
Does this make it a FFA?
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Southern Utah Deserts
Reply: Base of Castleton Tower Trashed Following Wedding
Nov 20, 2023
I’m quite certain that the type of person who throws a party like this is bound to ‘dox’ themselves. The urge to post this to the socials would be overwhelmin…
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Injuries and Accidents
Reply: Gymclimber mag - Auto Belay related lawsuit
Oct 11, 2023
That was a terrific Runout episode, maybe my favorite to date. I thought Rich did a good job explaining the lawsuit, at least to someone like me who doesn’t have a law ba…
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Ice Climbing
Reply: Will BD start selling <10 cm screws?
Sep 24, 2023
I think a market for the commercial stubby is there. But a company like BD is not likely to take on the liability. Artem is on point, shallow pro can be dicy.
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Injuries and Accidents
Reply: Gymclimber mag - Auto Belay related lawsuit
Sep 16, 2023
In fact, C3 did try to hide evidence:“Additionally, Judge Suzanne Parisien of King County Superior Court imposed sanctions of nearly $300,000 on C3 and its attorneys for…
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General Climbing
Reply: Will you pay for mountain project?
Sep 6, 2023
Nice try onx. I believe this is what economists call market research.
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General Climbing
Reply: A bone to pick: Quite Calling Via Ferratas “hikes”…
Jul 24, 2023
Ok, but what about calling hikes climbs?
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