Stormbringer: No Retreat Ice Climbing in Norway
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After two previous failed attempts, Tanja Schmitt, Heike Schmitt, and Matthias Scherer determined that only a “no retreat” mentality could drive them to ascend the monstrous, ever-changing ice line Fjåne Fossenin vain in Eidfjord, Norway. After, they continued on, riding out a burst of raw energy to make the make the first ascent of Stormbringer (WI6+), the next line over.
