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Inside VL55 Winter Issue 2026

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Connor Herson Takes on Norway’s The Recovery Drink in new Black Diamond Series

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Second Life: Climbing Gear Reimagined

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Second Life: Climbing Gear Reimagined

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Features 12.05.2026

Inside VL55 Winter Issue 2026

UK adventures, Qld landing the cover and a celebration of Aussie Climbing.
Features 08.05.2026

Connor Herson Takes on Norway’s The Recovery Drink in new Black Diamond Series

Connor Herson Takes on Norway’s The Recovery Drink in new Black Diamond Series
Features 08.05.2026

Second Life: Climbing Gear Reimagined

Climber’s turning old climbing Gear into sustainable products, art and fashion

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Features 08.05.2026

Second Life: Climbing Gear Reimagined
Vertical Life Review 29.04.2026

Patagonia M10 Storm Pants – Short Term Review
Gear 23.04.2026

The Best New Gear for Autumn 2026
Gear 23.04.2026

Arc’teryx Gamma SL Shorts: Short-Term Review

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Features 12.05.2026

Inside VL55 Winter Issue 2026
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Connor Herson Takes on Norway’s The Recovery Drink in new Black Diamond Series
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Second Life: Climbing Gear Reimagined
Features 08.05.2026

Getting to know: Oliver Schmidt
News 14.04.2026

Connor Herson Takes on Norway’s Hardest Trad in New Black Diamond Film
Rock 14.04.2026

JANNU: Climbing one of the hardest faces in the Himalayas

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Features 12.05.2026

Inside VL55 Winter Issue 2026
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Connor Herson Takes on Norway’s The Recovery Drink in new Black Diamond Series
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A Note From the Publisher
News 23.04.2026

HBO Revisits the Life and Legacy of Dean Potter
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Connor Herson Takes on Norway’s Hardest Trad in New Black Diamond Film
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Climber Accounts Highlight Tensions Around Ranger Interactions at Mt Arapiles/Dyurrite

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