“Climbing Is What Got Me This Far”: He’s 33; Doctors Gave Him Until Age 25
Klaas Willems, a climber with cystic fibrosis, is climbing harder than ever. He shares his struggles from a trip to Morocco, coughing up blood while onsighting 5.13.
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15 Years Ago Doctors Gave This Guy 6 Years to Live. He Just Bolted A New Crag.
In this essay, Klaas Willems reflects on the struggles of living with cystic fibrosis during a pandemic, and discusses his decision to travel to climb despite the risks.