Two months ago, I stood at the foot of this monumental 1000 metre wall in Yosemite. Looking up alone made me shiver. Not this guy.

From Weekly Filet #235, in June 2017.

Climber Completes the Most Dangerous Rope-Free Ascent Ever

Climber Completes the Most Dangerous Rope-Free Ascent Ever

National Geographic

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