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KyleO
Gym climber
Calgary, AB
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 17, 2012 - 12:15am PT
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Just seen this come up on Alpinist's facebook news feed:
"Colin Haley: Although Jorge and I unfortunately fluffed this weather window, today we got to watch history being made through a Canon G12 zoom lens at Norwegos: Hayden Kennedy and Jason Kruk made the first fair-means ascent of the SE Ridge of Cerro Torre. Although I'm not 100% sure about the details, I think they took about 13 hours to the summit from a bivy at the shoulder, which is amazingly fast considering the terrain. The speed with which they navigated virgin ground on the upper headwall is certainly testament to Hayden's great skills on rock. Bravo! They might be in the mountains several more days (more good weather coming), but I'm sure we'll hear the details soon!"
Congratulations gentlemen!
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Slabby D
Trad climber
B'ham WA
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Jan 17, 2012 - 12:26am PT
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I would not neccesarily presume that by "fair means" Colin means "free". Sounds like he's implying they avoided the bolt ladders though not neccesarily all the bolts on new terrain. Regardless, badass.
It'll be interesting to see if this reignites the whole chop the compressor route debate.
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MH2
climber
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Jan 17, 2012 - 12:30am PT
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Way to go!
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bmacd
Mountain climber
100% Canadian
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Jan 17, 2012 - 12:37am PT
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Outstanding ascent by the two of the worlds best alpinists !!
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Gregory Crouch
Social climber
Walnut Creek, California
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Jan 17, 2012 - 01:06am PT
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Fantastic ascent! Congrats.
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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Jan 17, 2012 - 01:20am PT
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A case of the finest Quilmes and some dulce de leche for the lads! That is just so incredibly cool!
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deuce4
climber
Hobart, Australia
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Jan 17, 2012 - 01:57am PT
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"Fair-means" has quite a different connotation on Cerro Torre, and I suspect when the full story comes out, it will be more intriguing than the thread title implies. It sounds like a significant and distinct climb.
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Jan 17, 2012 - 02:17am PT
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Don't know what is meant by "fair means", but if it was a goal of those two lads I'm sure it's a stylish, gleaming, polished gem. Can't wait for the details.
-JelloBowsDown
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Conrad
climber
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Jan 17, 2012 - 07:57am PT
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From one generation to the next, the sport keeps moving. Congratulations and respect.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jan 17, 2012 - 09:14am PT
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I'm as curious as jello.
Tell us more,..
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YoungGun
climber
North
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Jan 17, 2012 - 09:29am PT
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Really impressive. Congrats guys!! I likewise can't wait to hear the story. Kruk's account of their last attempt is great, and Kennedy had a post up on his blog about it too, although his blog has mysteriously been deleted.
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KyleO
Gym climber
Calgary, AB
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 17, 2012 - 12:36pm PT
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More News!
http://www.alpinist.com/doc/web12w/newswire-compressor-kennedy-kruk-flash
"With continued good weather in the forecast, the duo may stay in the mountains, postponing their celebrations in favor of more climbing."
Completely free or not, sounds like they climbed one of the most notorious and legendary lines on earth in great traditional style, ground up in a day. WOW!! And there still gonna climb more, with SA girls and Beunos Aires beaches right next door...
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Jan 17, 2012 - 12:41pm PT
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Who says the Golden Age is over?
Well done, lads, congratulations!
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TwistedCrank
climber
Ideeho-dee-do-dah-day boom-chicka-boom-chicka-boom
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Jan 17, 2012 - 12:58pm PT
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Gosh. I hope David Lama doesn't feel "scooped".
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ydpl8s
Trad climber
Santa Monica, California
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Jan 17, 2012 - 01:02pm PT
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That apple fell pretty close to the tree, now it's getting pretty damn big!
Young alpinists getting it done, way impressive! (I wonder if they did the sit start?)
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jsavage
climber
Bishop, CA
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Jan 17, 2012 - 01:02pm PT
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Excellent feat!
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michaelj
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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Jan 17, 2012 - 01:04pm PT
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The next generation will never sleep on the Torre.
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Barbarian
Trad climber
On the Injured Reserve list
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Jan 17, 2012 - 01:16pm PT
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Every age is a Golden Age for someone!
Congrats on a great send!
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