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BugCON 4: almost too intense for climbing, DEET required
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The White Mountain Report: Jul 25th, 2024
It rained off and on yesterday and when I got up this morning it was foggy and drizzling. Looks like it will clear off later today and that will likely hold through the weekend. [YES!] At least we had some nice weather from the end of last week through the weekend. Both Saturday and Sunday were nice, and even Monday was fine - tho hot!
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Brian Hall was an alpinist extraordinaire who cut loose from the massive and heavyweight Bonnington expeditions to pioneer "light and fast” ascents of the world's great peaks. His earlier success as an author was as the co-writer of the award-winning film, Touching the Void.
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Hotter Than Hell -  5.9

This is as nice a face route as you can possibly imagine. The crux is getting into the large niche about 2/3 of the way up and is protected by a bolt. While this used to be done in 2 pitches, belaying at the niche, with 60 meter ropes it's easy to go all the way to the tree ledge.

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George Hurley @ 89 leading his climb Borderline (5.9)
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Rines Hill, New Durham
George Hurley @ 89 leading his climb Borderline (5.9)
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