The ghost of Captain Kronos

June 2017

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The author gives the thumbs up after finally completing Captain Kronos. Photo: Supplied
Christopher Tuffley recalls a tough day climbing and learns a hard lesson about labelling your poisons. I stand at the base of the Brown Wall, looking up at the twin slanting cracks of Captain Kronos, studying the route and gathering the nerve to try leading it again. Lured to try it as a first gear lead […]
Alistair Hall

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