The legendary American alpinist shared his story as part of a short documentary about the Himalayan peak
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The first ascent was accomplished in 2015 at a grade of 5.12c A3+, and it remains one of the Arctic's most difficult big wall climbs
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Jernej Kruder details his recent trip to Squamish and repeat of The Shark, a 5.14 established by Connor Herson
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"That claim is exaggerated beyond all measure. It's so far from the truth, it's not even funny." - Ray Jardine
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