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NEWS: Free Ascent of Salathé Wall by Hazel Findlay

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 UKC News 04 Dec 2017
Hazel Findlay has made a free ascent of the classic 35 pitch Salathe Wall on El Capitan's Southwest Face, Yosemite Valley. Hazel worked the line for four days from above before completing the route in an eight day push with her partner Jonny Baker, who also came close to a free ascent. The pair even sat out a snow storm along the way.

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 Ramon Marin 04 Dec 2017
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Glad to see Hammy back on the horse and crushing
 Brendan 04 Dec 2017
In reply to Ramon Marin:
> Glad to see Hammy back on the horse and crushing

Impressive multi-tasking too
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 Michael Gordon 04 Dec 2017
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I was impressed how high she managed to jump at the end. Not sure I could manage that at any time, let alone after 8 days on a wall!
 Olaf Prot 04 Dec 2017
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blimey! she'll be doing summat on grit next...
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 Duma 06 Dec 2017
Anyone know if she linked the headwall pitches?
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