John McCune takes us on a tour and relives his experiences on the best of Chamonix's jamming cracks. As mixed climbing conditions become rarer, the jamming experience is becoming highly sought after in the high granite peaks.
All way too hard for me but surprised there was no mention of 'Mont Blanc Super Cracks, les fissures les plus spectaculaires du Mont Blanc' by Lamberto Camurri & Giovanni Bassanini which although published several years ago is still on sale
What a great set of photos - emphasizes that Cham granite has the ideal combination of monolithic complexity, mountain scenery and accesibility to please the most jaded viewer. While Yosemite is very fine, it doesn't give quite the thrill.
And this is from someone who couldn't have ever contemplated anything like this even on their best days but who likes dramatic rock scenery even if it is inaccessible
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Fri Night Vid Finding Focus - Life Behind The Lens of a Climbing Photographer
This week's Friday Night Video is a portrait of a prolific climbing photographer from Wedge Climbing. Sam Pratt is well known in both the outdoor and competition scene but if you haven't heard of him, you've likely seen...