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Ep 70 - Learning How to Multi-Pitch, Gone Wrong - Nick Tollison

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From Gym to Crag: A Climber's Journey

This chapter details the speaker's transition from indoor climbing to tackling outdoor multi-pitch routes, emphasizing the importance of preparation and mentorship. It recounts a dramatic climbing experience that takes a perilous turn during a rappel, leading to a significant fall and the ensuing chaos of a rescue operation. Through reflection on this incident, the chapter discusses personal accountability, the necessity of communication, and the critical nature of safety planning in climbing.

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