Tool tethers prevent the gigantic problem of dropping an ice tool on a long alpine route. The commercial ones work fine; however they can be a bit expensive. Here's a way to make your own.
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Stefano Ghisolfi has made the fourth ascent of Chris Sharma's Sleeping Lion (9b) in Siurana, Spain, and in doing so has successfully climbed two 9bs in two weeks, having repeated Alex Megos' The Full Journey late last month.
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The Ethan Salvo problem features a series of strength-zapping moves before a giant lunge to the lip
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