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Sunday, January 25, 2009

Sharma - Golpe De Estado 9b

Chris Sharma has been at it again, this time back in Siurana sending his project Golpe De Estado “Overthrow the Government” possible 9b.
Watch the clip at www.bigupproductions.com/#/blog/479/

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Matterhorn North Face in Under 2 Hours

Stuck in Switzerland with 2 hours to kill? How about soloing the Matterhorn? Swiss mountain rocket Ueli Steck has recently climbed the north face by the Schmid Route in 1 hour 56 minutes, with a vertical gain of one kilometre. Witness the fitness.

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Chris Webb-Parson Tears Up Hueco

Aussie mutant Chris Webb-Parsons has been tearing it up at Hueco Tanks, Texas with 3 8B and harder ascents in a week, including famous Fred Nicole testpieces Slashface (V13, 4th go) and Esperanza (V14). Mean as. He's got a website too, now - www.chriswebbparsons.com

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