The Story Behind Matt Cornell’s Solo Climb of the Nutcracker
"The Nutcracker" explores the mental challenges of solo climbing and the tactics Cornell used to help him send the route.
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Fallen Soloist: “I’m remorseful for what happened”
On April 11, 2021, 31-year-old climber Josh Ourada fell approximately 150 to 200 feet while free soloing Nutcracker, on the Manure Pile Buttress, Yosemite. Climbing magazine caught up with Ourada in a phone call to find out more details about the accident and to learn how his recovery is going.
Climber Survives 150-Foot Free-Solo Fall
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