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ClimbTalk Radio John Bachar Interview

ClimbTalk Radio John Bachar Interview

Legendary free soloist John Bachar discusses how he began free soloing as well as one of his more memorable accidents in an interview with ClimbTalk Radio.

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Spring Break ‘09 Pt. 1: Kentucky

Spring Break ‘09 Pt. 1: Kentucky

With the weather not cooperating during my trip to Kentucky, we had no other option but to seek out alternative activities to occupy our time.

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Urban Climber James Litz Article

Urban Climber James Litz Article

An interesting article about James Litz in a recent Urban Climber Magazine is now online.

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New 5.15 From Fred Rouhling

New 5.15 From Fred Rouhling

Fred Rouhling is probably still most well known for his first ascent of Akira back in 1995. The proposed grade of 9b (5.15b) has long been a source of controversy as many people have questioned the veracity of his ascent. Almost 15 years later Rouhling is still at the top of his game, opening new routes in the so-called 9th grade of climbing (5.14+ and harder).

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Climbing Video:  Bernd Zangerl From Dirt Grows The Flowers (V15) 2nd Ascent

Climbing Video: Bernd Zangerl From Dirt Grows The Flowers (V15) 2nd Ascent

Video of Bernd Zangerl repeating Dave Graham’s From Dirt Grows The Flowers (V15)

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New Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition Website

The Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition recently launched their new website.  Check it out for access news and free topos to areas like Poudre Canyon.

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Be Careful What You (Sort Of) Wish For

Be Careful What You (Sort Of) Wish For

As climbers we spend most of our time concerned about avoiding injuries to our precious upper body extremities, most importantly our hands. Injuries to seemingly non-essential climbing tools like our legs are usually not at the forefront of our minds. In fact, I often argued with Mrs. Narc that I would rather have a leg injury than an arm injury. This was at the time that she was spending 6 weeks on the couch with a broken ankle so she was nonplussed to say the least. After the events of last week in Rocktown, I’m starting to come around to her point.

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