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Rambling In The Bugaboos by David Fay

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We rounded the bend and there were half a dozen people lining up at the base of the route. Rock climbing pioneers had valued the virtue of good clothing: well ironed shirts, collared and tucked. We paused momentarily—not because of the crowds but because of the publicity—before stripping down to our birthday suits and soaring…

Rambling In The Bugaboos by David Fay

Documenting the fastest three man naked ascent of The Pigeon Spire.

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