In Summer 2024, a party of four received a grant from the Yukon 125 prize, supported by the Government of Yukon, for an expedition into the Boundary Ranges of Southern Yukon. They aimed to attempt a first ascent on one of the most striking features of the Radelet Peak Massif (aka the 'Crystal Towers'), one of the most coveted lines in the local alpine rock climbing community.
They battled cold, wind, and poor weather for over a week and a half to try to reach the summit.
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23:40, why on earth did they put a bolt in right next to two cracks that could almost certainly take decent gear?
A ladder of bolts up the last part?
And, "Don't set out on lead without a drill...".
This isn't mountaineering, it's cheating.
This will get lots of "dislikes" I'm sure, but I don't care. The Murder Of The Impossible. Ask Messner.
Maybe this style is legit in Canada?
Or even "The Murder of the Possible for Someone Else Better".
not much good climbing footage either