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Ridge of Madness I Part Two

The Firn Line by Pod Peak

Sep 17, 202400:55:15Sports & Recreation

Following his grueling 145-day solo ascent of Mount Hunter's South East Spur in 1978, Johnny Waterman's life took a troubling turn. As his personal struggles intensified, a new team emerged to attempt the formidable rout...

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