Tuesday, July 10, 2007
HAWK Ascends GGB
On June 24th, Touchstone route setter HAWK made what is believed to be one of the first legal ascents of the Golden Gate Bridge by a climber. "Yeah, it's pretty big," HAWK said of the near 800 ft. structure, "It's also pretty red." The north tower route is a grueling, 300 ft. elevator ride, followed by a run-out and technical ladder section. A proud and inspirational line, for sure. "I was moved," the setter later commented, "I may never use holds that aren't red again."
We can just ignore that I happen to be wearing an Earth Treks Climbing Center shirt.
On June 24th, Touchstone route setter HAWK made what is believed to be one of the first legal ascents of the Golden Gate Bridge by a climber. "Yeah, it's pretty big," HAWK said of the near 800 ft. structure, "It's also pretty red." The north tower route is a grueling, 300 ft. elevator ride, followed by a run-out and technical ladder section. A proud and inspirational line, for sure. "I was moved," the setter later commented, "I may never use holds that aren't red again." We can just ignore that I happen to be wearing an Earth Treks Climbing Center shirt.
Labels: climbing, touchstone
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