Interview: Connor Herson on Doing ‘Empath’ (5.14d) on Gear
Originally graded 5.15a, it’s still considered one of the world’s hardest trad pitches.
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