KyleO
Gym climber
Calgary, AB
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 16, 2012 - 09:15pm PT
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Just seen this come up on Alpinist's facebook news feed:
"Colin Haley: Although Jorge and I unfortunately fluffed this weather window, today we got to watch history being made through a Canon G12 zoom lens at Norwegos: Hayden Kennedy and Jason Kruk made the first fair-means ascent of the SE Ridge of Cerro Torre. Although I'm not 100% sure about the details, I think they took about 13 hours to the summit from a bivy at the shoulder, which is amazingly fast considering the terrain. The speed with which they navigated virgin ground on the upper headwall is certainly testament to Hayden's great skills on rock. Bravo! They might be in the mountains several more days (more good weather coming), but I'm sure we'll hear the details soon!"
Congratulations gentlemen!
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gf
climber
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Jan 16, 2012 - 09:20pm PT
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indeed.
Historic ascent.
Well done fellows
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Tami
Social climber
Canada
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Jan 16, 2012 - 09:23pm PT
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OOooo is Hayden's dad ever gonna be jealous :-D
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Slabby D
Trad climber
B'ham WA
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Jan 16, 2012 - 09:26pm PT
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I would not neccesarily presume that by "fair means" Colin means "free". Sounds like he's implying they avoided the bolt ladders though not neccesarily all the bolts on new terrain. Regardless, badass.
It'll be interesting to see if this reignites the whole chop the compressor route debate.
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MH2
climber
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Jan 16, 2012 - 09:30pm PT
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Way to go!
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bmacd
Mountain climber
100% Canadian
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Jan 16, 2012 - 09:37pm PT
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Outstanding ascent by the two of the worlds best alpinists !!
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QITNL
climber
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Jan 16, 2012 - 09:45pm PT
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Maybe they used some aid, but nothing placed by compressor or the Lama bums. Sounds like it ain't no red bull!
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Gregory Crouch
Social climber
Walnut Creek, California
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Jan 16, 2012 - 10:06pm PT
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Fantastic ascent! Congrats.
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marty(r)
climber
beneath the valley of ultravegans
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Jan 16, 2012 - 10:20pm PT
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A case of the finest Quilmes and some dulce de leche for the lads! That is just so incredibly cool!
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Bruce Kay
Gym climber
BC
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Jan 16, 2012 - 10:51pm PT
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Hats off. Those guys are on a roll
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deuce4
climber
Hobart, Australia
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Jan 16, 2012 - 10:57pm PT
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"Fair-means" has quite a different connotation on Cerro Torre, and I suspect when the full story comes out, it will be more intriguing than the thread title implies. It sounds like a significant and distinct climb.
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Jello
Social climber
No Ut
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Jan 16, 2012 - 11:17pm PT
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Don't know what is meant by "fair means", but if it was a goal of those two lads I'm sure it's a stylish, gleaming, polished gem. Can't wait for the details.
-JelloBowsDown
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Conrad
climber
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Jan 17, 2012 - 04:57am PT
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From one generation to the next, the sport keeps moving. Congratulations and respect.
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Piton Ron
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jan 17, 2012 - 06:14am PT
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I'm as curious as jello.
Tell us more,..
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YoungGun
climber
North
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Jan 17, 2012 - 06:29am PT
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Really impressive. Congrats guys!! I likewise can't wait to hear the story. Kruk's account of their last attempt is great, and Kennedy had a post up on his blog about it too, although his blog has mysteriously been deleted.
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Matt Thomsen
Big Wall climber
Places
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Jan 17, 2012 - 08:15am PT
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Congrats to both of them!
We have been calling Hayden "the future" sence he was 16, and he is living up to the name.
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KyleO
Gym climber
Calgary, AB
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 17, 2012 - 09:36am PT
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More News!
http://www.alpinist.com/doc/web12w/newswire-compressor-kennedy-kruk-flash
"With continued good weather in the forecast, the duo may stay in the mountains, postponing their celebrations in favor of more climbing."
Completely free or not, sounds like they climbed one of the most notorious and legendary lines on earth in great traditional style, ground up in a day. WOW!! And there still gonna climb more, with SA girls and Beunos Aires beaches right next door...
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Mark Hudon
Trad climber
Hood River, OR
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Jan 17, 2012 - 09:41am PT
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Who says the Golden Age is over?
Well done, lads, congratulations!
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