Connor Herson

Originally graded 5.15a, it’s still considered one of the world’s hardest trad pitches.

It is already being touted as one of Tuolumne Meadows' proudest lines.

Herson, with a background in the Valley as well as sport and comp climbing, is "really psyched to try more hard sport climbs!"

And #50 was the most special of all: his hardest climb to date, and a first ascent to boot.

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Ages 18 and 14 / Emerald Hills, California