"I have no desire to criticize the youth of today. The Sherpas have my total respect. Today, they understand the role that they have played in Himalayan mountaineering. I helped to set up the Sherpa Himal museum in Namche to underline this. Their achievements are remarkable."
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I really enjoy bold ascents like this, they just feel really fun and out there, and I love the feeling of mind control that leads to dangerous leads like this. It feels enjoyable and freeing.
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Rob Matheson has climbed The Bells, The Bells! - graded E7 6b - on North Stack Wall in Gogarth at the age of 74
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Some mid-winter indoor training tips from one of America's best rock climbers
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From a climbable cave and a deep water soloing wall to a dog park, these climbing gyms and facilities go above and beyond.
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