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Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.
Against the odds, Mash Alexander, who was hit in the face and head as he slept, is recovering.
Oh, plus miles of approach and descent for Jordan Cannon and Scott Bennett, who also biked between the walls.
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“It’s cool doing an older route that doesn’t get climbed. That’s part of the appeal.”
Yosemite National Park has announced plans to set up an extensive network of auto belays on the iconic big wall, beginning with a series of auto belays protecting the Nose.