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Daniel Woods Climbs Bishop's Hardest - 2015-01-18 by Paul Nelson
Just days after the Dawn Wall went down, it seems that California has spawned something else that is "big," "hard," and a "mega-project." And no, we're not talking about the San Fernando Valley (ZING!).Votes: 0 | Comments: 3 | Views: 13525
Tragedy in the Potrero: A Reminder that Rappelling is Dangerous - 2015-01-10 by Paul Nelson
Last week, two climbers died in two days, in separate rappelling accidents as they descended classic trade routes in the multi-pitch sport climbing destination of Potrero Chico, Mexico.Votes: 2 | Comments: 3 | Views: 14239
Hey, have you heard about the Dawn Wall Project yet? - 2015-01-07 by Paul Nelson
Two extreme thrillseekers have been sleeping on the side of a sheer wall for days, with ropes only to catch them if their hands and feet fail! Read it all in this media wrap-up.Votes: 6 | Comments: 2 | Views: 20040
Red River Wrap-up: The Fall Report - 2014-12-04 by Paul Nelson
There weren't as many explosive news stories of visiting Euros or gym kids crushing America's Most Fun (not best, most fun) crag this year. But still, some cool stuff happened.Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 4753
Caldwell Frees Final Crux Pitch of Dawn Wall Mega-Project - 2014-11-20 by Paul Nelson
Tommy Caldwell has sent the 5.14d 14th pitch of his six year project Dawn Wall. Now it just waits an in-a-push ascent.Votes: 0 | Comment: 1 | Views: 4289
Trotter Establishes "Family Man" (5.14), Most Difficult Trad Line Yet - 2014-11-18 by Paul Nelson
Fatherhood has not stopped Canadian Sonnie Trotter from remaining at the forefront of hard gear climbing, as he established a short, difficult crack climb last month in Skaha, British Columbia.Votes: 0 | Comments: 0 | Views: 2696