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The Dirtbag Diaries

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The Importance of Ice Climbing

The ice climbing was harder than they expected, steep and tiring. They had to place a lot of protection which slowed their pace. After about 1000 feet of pitching, simul climbing and soloing, only 100 feet remained of the vertical face before they reached the steep snow field that led to the summit. By this time, it was around 11.30 AM.

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