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22nd January 2014
22nd Jan 2014
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Despite terrible conditions in Patagonia, on 2 January 2014 Americans Joel Kauffman, Neil Kauffman and Mikey Schaefer made the first ascent of Super Domo (V 600m WI5 M6) up the East Face of Cerro Domo Blanco in Patagonia.
The three alpinist took advantage of a very small weather window in Argentina.
Check their blog here:
http://www.planetkauffman.com/
In the 2nd part of our interview with Leo Houlding, we talk to him about his favourite place in the world to climb, Yosemite, and why it means so much to him.
He talks about his legendary route, 'The Prophet', his completely free first ascent on El Cap.
Footage courtesy of Alastair Lee - http://www.posingproductions.com/homepage.php
http://www.golakes.co.uk/
Check back on Friday for the final part of the interview.
And we show the latest episode from the HardXS series on EpicTV.
To check out the series go to:
http://www.epictv.com/media/podcast/steve-mcclure-attempts-to-redpoint-the-uks-hardest-route-%7C-hardxs-from-slackjaw-film-ep-12/261414
New Route in Patagonia, Leo Houlding Talks Yosemite | EpicTV Climbing Daily, Ep. 208