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Alex Fritz, 28, faces three felony counts of third-degree child rape in Washington district court. Officials arrested the former climbing coach on February 2.

The post Former Team USA Climbing Coach Arrested on Child Rape Charges appeared first on GearJunkie.

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GRIT&ROCK makes $10,000 in grant funding available to women alpinists or female-led climbing teams worldwide. Applications are due soon.

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Pepo Jurado and Sebastian Pelletti claim another proud first ascent in the Torres del Paine area this season with 'Cuarzo Menguante' (5.11+ A2, 2,300 feet).

The post ‘Cuarzo Menguante’: Trailblazing Climbers Notch Another First Ascent in Patagonia appeared first on GearJunkie.

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During a busy Patagonia season, Quentin Roberts soloed Torre Egger. On the summit, he shared some words across the chasm with Korra Pesce on Cerro Torre.

The post Canadian Ticks Off a Rare Solo of Patagonia’s Torre Egger appeared first on GearJunkie.

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Sam Stroh, 21, grabbed a Yosemite El Capitan record with a 'Freerider' ascent. He told us the story with not only high stoke but also surprising poise.

The post Youngest Climber to Free El Capitan in a Day: Who Is Sam Stroh? appeared first on GearJunkie.

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