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The Dawn Wall Really Is The Hardest Climb In The World

After 18 days and 3,000 vertical feet, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson completed the first ever free climb of Yosemite’s Dawn Wall on Wednesday. The route is technically difficult and extremely long, which are two distinct concepts in the world of climbing. The crux of the Dawn Wall on its own is among the world’s […]

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The Dawn Wall Really Is The Hardest Climb In The World

After 18 days and 3,000 vertical feet, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson completed the first ever free climb of Yosemite’s Dawn Wall on Wednesday. The route is technically difficult and extremely long, which are two distinct concepts in the world of climbing. The crux of the Dawn Wall on its own is among the world’s […]

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