Aaron Pardy

3 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Aaron Pardy

On May 17, Spanish climber Jorge Díaz-Rullo flashed Pelotari 5.14c (8c+) at the L'Atic crag in Margalef. Bolted by Vincent Palu but FA'd by Iker Pou, Pelotari is a short, overhanging route characterized by small holds and limited opportunities to shake out and rest. After Pou's FA, the route received a second ascent from Ana Belen Argudo, who gave beta to Díaz-Rullo for the flash attempt. That same day, Díaz-Rullo made the first ascent of Larga Vida al Rey 5.14c/d at the L'Atic crag.

3 weeks ago | gripped.com | Aaron Pardy

Aaron Pardy June 4, 2025 Share on X (Twitter)Share on FacebookShare on EmailShare on SMS At the end of 2024, American climber Katie Lamb made the second ascent of The Rookery V14 (8B+) in Yosemite, California. Open by Carlo Traversi in 2023, the line received a third ascent by Aiden Roberts shortly after Lamb’s send.

3 weeks ago | gripped.com | Aaron Pardy

Aaron Pardy June 3, 2025 Share on X (Twitter)Share on FacebookShare on EmailShare on SMS If you’re making the transition from indoor lead climbing to outdoor sport climbing, you’ve probably spent a serious amount of time learning new skills required to stay safe. Now may be a good time for you to research the gear you’ll need for sport climbing regularly outdoors, as its quite different than the kit you need for the gym.

4 weeks ago | gripped.com | Aaron Pardy

Aaron Pardy May 31, 2025 Share on X (Twitter)Share on FacebookShare on EmailShare on SMS In November 2023, May Eden sent Black Mamba 5.14b (8c) in Canyonlands, Utah. Wild Country just released an 18-minute film about her ascent, which you can view below. First climbed by Wideboyz Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall in 2019, Black Mamba is a very unique route. It starts off way back in a tunnel underneath the White Rim.

4 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Aaron Pardy

2 days ago"Girl Climber," a new film screening at the Outside Festival this weekend, captures the grit and complexity of one of America's top climbers. Yes, Girl Climber has an oversimplified title. But it’s also the complex, vulnerable, and deeply inspiring story that adventure-obsessed audiences …