On the First Matador Ascent (FMA) of El Matador, a matador prepares for the crux pitch.

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On the First Matador Ascent (FMA) of El Matador, a matador prepares for the crux pitch.

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Greg Schaffer stems El Matador, at the age of 63, Climbing with Guide John Walker of Devils Tower Lodge!! Greg DID NOT rap after this pitch, but pursued the climb all the way to the Tower Top !!

at 5'0'' it is possible to stem. possible, but brutal.

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Erik Hanschen

Sep 3, 2016

“On the First Matador Ascent (FMA) of El Matador, a matador prepares for the crux pitch.”

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