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China Doll - Love, Obsession and Hard TradFri Night Vid

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Nick Brown UKC

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Our Friday Night Video this week centres around Heather Weidner's ascent of China Doll, a 5.14- R in Upper Dream Canyon, Colorado. This story exposes the pervasive nature of unconscious gender roles and reveals differences in how men and women approach love and sport. Heather and her husband have what many climbers would call the perfect relationship. Despite external achievements and support from her husband, Heather refuses to believe in herself. This emblematic struggle is not just about discovering personal freedom, but giving oneself permission to enjoy it.

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stp
15 Dec, 2017
Great vid, a bit more personal than most these days, as well as being well put together. Amazed that someone gave it a dislike.
olddirtydoggy
15 Dec, 2017
Great vid. Not sure her thoughts are much to do with gender as any climber will have the same head problems with self, abilty, belief and confidence. Great watch as it didn't center too much around the sponsors but got right into the topic. Especially liked the fact it was trad based.
chris fox
15 Dec, 2017
Heather is a friend of mine, she's come a long way from the full time vet and part time hard trad climber i met in Indian Creek back in 2008 to where she is now. I know China Doll took her a long time to complete, it was on her hitlist and she put a lot of effort into climbing it. I was lucky enough to shoot her on a climb and then sink plenty of Makers Mark whiskey in the campsite afterwards !!! Just sent this video link over to her to know she's on the Friday night news !! Picture is here https://www.ukclimbing.com/images/dbpage.html?id=139937 Well done Heather
DubyaJamesDubya
16 Dec, 2017
Good vid. Pretty intense. Go Heather!
bouldery bits
16 Dec, 2017
Enjoyed that alot.
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