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One Polish athlete is attempting something epic this month: a self-sufficient ski tour expedition that will encompass climbing, skiing, and BASE jumping in the Arctic Circle.

The post Mountaineers Complete Ski Tour, BASE and Wingsuit Jumps in Arctic Circle appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Almost every year since the '80s, an Army unit loads up helicopters with gear to drop off on Denali, helping the National Park Service and climbers alike.

The post Meet the Army Helicopter Crew That’s Helped Set Up Denali Basecamp for 4 Decades appeared first on GearJunkie.

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In 2015, Andrea Lanfri lost both legs and seven fingers to meningitis. Now, he’s on his way up Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen.

The post Multiple Amputee Begins Quest for Everest Summit appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Olympic climber Colin Duffy is barely old enough to drive, but his command over some of the hardest routes shows skill beyond his years.

The post Watch 16-Year-Old Climber Colin Duffy Send Utah’s ‘Hurricave’ appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Veteran 5.15 climber Seb Bouin holds a handful of unrepeated first ascents 5.15b and harder. After some scrutiny, he thinks his new route in France is equivalent to the hardest sport climb on the planet.

The post World’s Hardest Sport Climb? Seb Bouin Thinks His New Route Cuts It appeared first on GearJunkie.

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