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1 USA 1526 20th November 2025 – 4th November 2026 48 20 0 88 98
2 Australia 767 27th September 2025 – 29th June 2026 6 38 0 61 33
3 United Kingdom 625 19th November 2025 – 4th November 2026 34 14 0 24 49
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6 Austria 210 12th November 2025 – 22nd June 2026 5 2 0 8 22
7 Italy 163 18th November 2025 – 2nd November 2026 9 3 0 12 12
8 Pakistan 118 11th April 2026 – 26th April 2026 0 0 0 1 7
9 Spain 105 20th February 2026 – 16th May 2026 5 0 0 10 11
10 Germany 103 3rd February 2026 – 26th June 2026 7 0 0 7 10

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3501 12th April 2026 15:51:53 UTC ben_sandi media https://vimeo.com/8374073 dt_pretty
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3503 12th April 2026 15:51:53 UTC ben_sandi media https://vimeo.com/8374073 embed_code
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3504 12th April 2026 15:51:53 UTC ben_sandi media https://vimeo.com/8374073 url
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3505 12th April 2026 15:51:52 UTC ben_sandi ascent Nalle Hukkataival's ascent of Ninja Skills notes_pretty
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<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://vimeo.com/8374073">https://vimeo.com/8374073</a></p>
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<h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://vimeo.com/8374073" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://vimeo.com/8374073</a></p> <p>[2] <a href="https://nalle-hukkataival.blogspot.com/2009/12/ninja-skills_21.html?m=1" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://nalle-hukkataival.blogspot.com/2009/12/ninja-skills_21.html?m=1</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="https://nalle-hukkataival.blogspot.com/2009/12/ninja-skills.html?m=1" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://nalle-hukkataival.blogspot.com/2009/12/ninja-skills.html?m=1</a></p>
3506 12th April 2026 15:51:52 UTC ben_sandi ascent Nalle Hukkataival's ascent of Ninja Skills notes
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### References [1] [https://vimeo.com/8374073](https://vimeo.com/8374073)
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### References [1] [https://vimeo.com/8374073](https://vimeo.com/8374073) [2] [https://nalle-hukkataival.blogspot.com/2009/12/ninja-skills_21.html?m=1](https://nalle-hukkataival.blogspot.com/2009/12/ninja-skills_21.html?m=1) [3] [https://nalle-hukkataival.blogspot.com/2009/12/ninja-skills.html?m=1](https://nalle-hukkataival.blogspot.com/2009/12/ninja-skills.html?m=1)
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+[2] [https://nalle-hukkataival.blogspot.com/2009/12/ninja-skills_21.html?m=1](https://nalle-hukkataival.blogspot.com/2009/12/ninja-skills_21.html?m=1)
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+[3] [https://nalle-hukkataival.blogspot.com/2009/12/ninja-skills.html?m=1](https://nalle-hukkataival.blogspot.com/2009/12/ninja-skills.html?m=1)
3507 12th April 2026 14:49:04 UTC ben_sandi ascent Mike Lilygreen's ascent of The Cowboy Direct notes_pretty
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<p>Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.</p> <blockquote> <p>After <a href="/climber/2249/steve-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steve Bechtel</a> returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother <a href="/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jeff</a>, who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before.</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent</a></p>
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<p>Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.</p> <blockquote> <p>After <a href="/climber/2249/steve-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steve Bechtel</a> returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother <a href="/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jeff</a>, who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. [1]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent</a></p>
3508 12th April 2026 14:49:04 UTC ben_sandi ascent Mike Lilygreen's ascent of The Cowboy Direct notes
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Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch. > After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent)
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Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch. > After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. [1] ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent)
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Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.

-> After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before.
+> After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. [1]

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3509 12th April 2026 14:48:52 UTC ben_sandi ascent Bobby Model's ascent of The Cowboy Direct notes_pretty
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<p>Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.</p> <blockquote> <p>After <a href="/climber/2249/steve-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steve Bechtel</a> returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother <a href="/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jeff</a>, who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before.</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent</a></p>
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<p>Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.</p> <blockquote> <p>After <a href="/climber/2249/steve-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steve Bechtel</a> returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother <a href="/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jeff</a>, who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. [1]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent</a></p>
3510 12th April 2026 14:48:52 UTC ben_sandi ascent Bobby Model's ascent of The Cowboy Direct notes
Before
Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch. > After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent)
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Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch. > After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. [1] ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent)
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Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.

-> After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before.
+> After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. [1]

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3511 12th April 2026 14:48:38 UTC ben_sandi ascent Todd Skinner's ascent of The Cowboy Direct notes_pretty
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<p>Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.</p> <blockquote> <p>After <a href="/climber/2249/steve-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steve Bechtel</a> returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother <a href="/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jeff</a>, who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before.</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent</a></p>
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<p>Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.</p> <blockquote> <p>After <a href="/climber/2249/steve-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steve Bechtel</a> returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother <a href="/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jeff</a>, who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. [1]</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent</a></p>
3512 12th April 2026 14:48:38 UTC ben_sandi ascent Todd Skinner's ascent of The Cowboy Direct notes
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Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch. > After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent)
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Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch. > After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. [1] ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent)
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Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.

-> After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before.
+> After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. [1]

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3513 12th April 2026 14:23:32 UTC ben_sandi climb The Dawn Wall notes_pretty
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<p>Probably the hardest big wall in the world. Free climbs parts of Mescalito, New Dawn, and Adrift linked by independent climbing. Following coverage by John Branch in the New York Times the first ascent became an international news story. </p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://www.dawnwall-film.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.dawnwall-film.com/</a></p> <p>[2] <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/01/09/sports/the-dawn-wall-el-capitan.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/01/09/sports/the-dawn-wall-el-capitan.html</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/05/sports/on-el-capitans-dawn-wall-two-climbers-make-slow-progress-toward-a-dream.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/05/sports/on-el-capitans-dawn-wall-two-climbers-make-slow-progress-toward-a-dream.html</a></p>
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<p>Probably the hardest big wall in the world. Free climbs parts of Mescalito, New Dawn, and Adrift linked by independent climbing. Following coverage by John Branch in the New York Times the first ascent became an international news story. </p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] dawnwall-film.com archive link: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20231209023640/https://www.dawnwall-film.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://web.archive.org/web/20231209023640/https://www.dawnwall-film.com/</a></p> <p>[2] <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/01/09/sports/the-dawn-wall-el-capitan.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/01/09/sports/the-dawn-wall-el-capitan.html</a></p> <p>[3] <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/05/sports/on-el-capitans-dawn-wall-two-climbers-make-slow-progress-toward-a-dream.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/05/sports/on-el-capitans-dawn-wall-two-climbers-make-slow-progress-toward-a-dream.html</a></p>
3514 12th April 2026 14:23:32 UTC ben_sandi climb The Dawn Wall notes
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Probably the hardest big wall in the world. Free climbs parts of Mescalito, New Dawn, and Adrift linked by independent climbing. Following coverage by John Branch in the New York Times the first ascent became an international news story. ### References [1] [https://www.dawnwall-film.com/](https://www.dawnwall-film.com/) [2] [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/01/09/sports/the-dawn-wall-el-capitan.html](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/01/09/sports/the-dawn-wall-el-capitan.html) [3] [https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/05/sports/on-el-capitans-dawn-wall-two-climbers-make-slow-progress-toward-a-dream.html](https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/05/sports/on-el-capitans-dawn-wall-two-climbers-make-slow-progress-toward-a-dream.html)
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Probably the hardest big wall in the world. Free climbs parts of Mescalito, New Dawn, and Adrift linked by independent climbing. Following coverage by John Branch in the New York Times the first ascent became an international news story. ### References [1] dawnwall-film.com archive link: [https://web.archive.org/web/20231209023640/https://www.dawnwall-film.com/](https://web.archive.org/web/20231209023640/https://www.dawnwall-film.com/) [2] [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/01/09/sports/the-dawn-wall-el-capitan.html](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/01/09/sports/the-dawn-wall-el-capitan.html) [3] [https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/05/sports/on-el-capitans-dawn-wall-two-climbers-make-slow-progress-toward-a-dream.html](https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/05/sports/on-el-capitans-dawn-wall-two-climbers-make-slow-progress-toward-a-dream.html)
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[2] [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/01/09/sports/the-dawn-wall-el-capitan.html](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/01/09/sports/the-dawn-wall-el-capitan.html)
3515 12th April 2026 14:19:37 UTC ben_sandi ascent Mike Lilygreen's ascent of The Cowboy Direct notes_pretty
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<p>Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent</a></p>
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<p>Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.</p> <blockquote> <p>After <a href="/climber/2249/steve-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steve Bechtel</a> returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother <a href="/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jeff</a>, who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before.</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent</a></p>
3516 12th April 2026 14:19:37 UTC ben_sandi ascent Mike Lilygreen's ascent of The Cowboy Direct notes
Before
Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch. ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent)
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Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch. > After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent)
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3517 12th April 2026 14:19:28 UTC ben_sandi ascent Bobby Model's ascent of The Cowboy Direct notes_pretty
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<p>Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.</p> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent</a></p>
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<p>Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.</p> <blockquote> <p>After <a href="/climber/2249/steve-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steve Bechtel</a> returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother <a href="/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jeff</a>, who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before.</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent</a></p>
3518 12th April 2026 14:19:28 UTC ben_sandi ascent Bobby Model's ascent of The Cowboy Direct notes
Before
Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch. ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent)
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Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch. > After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent)
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Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.
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+> After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before.

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3519 12th April 2026 14:19:00 UTC ben_sandi ascent Todd Skinner's ascent of The Cowboy Direct notes_pretty
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<p>Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.</p> <blockquote> <p>After <a href="/climber/2249/steve-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steve Bechtel</a> returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother <a href="/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jeff [Bechtel]</a>, who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before.</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent</a></p>
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<p>Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.</p> <blockquote> <p>After <a href="/climber/2249/steve-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steve Bechtel</a> returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother <a href="/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jeff</a>, who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before.</p> </blockquote> <h3>References</h3> <p>[1] <a href="https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent</a></p>
3520 12th April 2026 14:19:00 UTC ben_sandi ascent Todd Skinner's ascent of The Cowboy Direct notes
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Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch. > After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff [Bechtel]](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent)
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Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch. > After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. ### References [1] [https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent](https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent)
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Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.

-> After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff [Bechtel]](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before.
+> After [Steve Bechtel](/climber/2249/steve-bechtel) returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother [Jeff](/climber/3895/jeff-bechtel), who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before.

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