Multi pitch

Slovenian athletes Domen Škofic and Jernej Kruder took an early lead in the race. Then the unexpected happened.

The 3,500-foot 5.10d, Guaranteed Rugged, was a multi-year undertaking for Brent Nixon, Lisa Newhook, Sean Draper, and Kate Naus.

How do you belay “correctly” on a big free route? Well, it's complicated, but this whipper provides several solid tips.