For crying out loud

August 2012

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August 2012

The ‘power scream’, as it’s known by climbers, is a common occurrence in all outdoor adventure sports. But have you ever stopped to wonder what it is?   I’m sure everyone’s done it at one point in time, you’re clinging on by your fingertips on the crux of a climb you’ve been working all summer, […]
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