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Grit Ground Up 30-Apr-2012 At 12:48:50 PM Arnez

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I think a lot of people are missing the point of what the grit is all about. The local ethic is about ground up or onsight ascents. Traditionally, many of these dangerous routes have been toproped first, but now a new generation of climbers, who are more prepared and talented are climbing these in a pure style. It is not about the grade or the height, it is about having the skill or determination to climb technical and insecure routes in a dangerous position. Those who demean their ascents as simply easy moves for talented climbers need to remember those sentiments next time their foot skates from a footer on an 'easy' route/problem and think of what the consequences would have been forty foot off the deck, no gear and a horrific landing.