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David Hoffberg climbs the very unusual, 90-foot tall, knife-blade arete on the first pitch of Free to Choose.
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Romain Wacziarg nears the top of the second pitch of "Free to Choose," at the Fortress.
Laden with about 30 lbs. of gear, Romain climbs the second pitch of Free to Choose. Just another "work day," cleaning routes at the Fortress.
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Matthew Fienup
Apr 23, 2007
“David Hoffberg climbs the very unusual, 90-foot tall, knife-blade arete on the first pitch of Free to Choose.”  

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At the start of P1, where you would set up belay. Roughly where the bolts are placed and the anchor.
Michael McKay wrapping up the first pitch of Free to Choose.
Diego Hellewell climbs the airy second pitch of "Free to Choose"
Romain Wacziarg is all smiles after seconding the first pitch of "Free to Choose" during the first ascent.
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Alex Barnett on his first lead climb. Good route to clip your first bolts on.
Looking down at P1 anchor from P2 anchor. The crux is in the middle somewhere.... probably harder than 5.8
Romain Wacziarg nears the top of the second pitch of "Free to Choose," at the Fortress.
David Hoffberg climbs the very unusual, 90-foot tall, knife-blade arete on the first pitch of Free to Choose.
Laden with about 30 lbs. of gear, Romain climbs the second pitch of Free to Choose. Just another "work day," cleaning routes at the Fortress.
Route topo for Free to Choose.