The professionals

December 2012

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December 2012

Alex Honnold Yosemite Valley, CA. Photo: Tim Kemple
Becoming a professional outdoor athlete is like a dream come true for many, but it’s not all fun and games in the great outdoors. Alistair Hall meets rock climbing legends Alex Honnold and Peter Croft and discovers there’s a little payback, too “This is the most paparazzi experience I’ve ever had,” a bemused-looking Alex Honnold […]
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