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NEWS: Josune Bereziartu turns to winter Alpinism

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 Jack Geldard 29 Mar 2008
Josune Bereziartu and her husband Rikar Otegui — both known almost exclusively for their sport climbing achievements—put up a seven-pitch alpine scarefest on the north face of Pena Telera (2764m) in the Spanish Pyrenees.

"My alpine experience has been very short because I mostly sport climb, but in the past two years I've been gradually seduced by alpinism," Bereziartu said.

Read More: http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/older.html?month=03&year=2008#n43346

In reply to Jack Geldard - Editor - UKC: Wow -really, really impressive. This must place Josune as the best all round climber in the world.
 jazzyjackson 30 Mar 2008
In reply to Jack Geldard - Editor - UKC:

that factor two fall ripping out the belay is a brown pants moment for sure, v lucky!

Supported by one axe they hurriedly rebuilt the anchor.


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