Marco Barreto on May 25th, 2009

It’s still my dream climb. I don’t know if I ever will acomplish it, but it’s a dream. Here’s an interesting photo of the arrival to the summit of the K2.

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Marco Barreto on May 21st, 2009

Although I always get attached to my gear as a sort of good luck charm, it’s a good idea to replace it now and then My harness is getting old so it’s time for a new one. I always choose Petzl, so this time I’m getting the new Hirundus. Some specs:

Ultralight and super compact [...]

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Marco Barreto on May 21st, 2009

Tony Lamiche bouldering at Refugio Levi, Albachiara, after a long break due to a knee injury.

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Marco Barreto on May 20th, 2009

Don’t get over confident. No matter how good you think you are, gravity’s a bitch. Always belay as soon as you get to the reunion points. Just watch what could happen.

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Marco Barreto on May 19th, 2009

Dean Potter (born 18 January 1972, in the United States) is an American free climber, alpinist, base jumper, base liner and highliner. He has become noted for many free solo ascents, speed ascents and enchainments in Yosemite.
This video shows him free and solo climbing The Nose of El Capitan. This is scary!

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