Climbing is riddled with risk and reward—and oftentimes, the process of seeking the balance between those two forces is what ultimately serves as the greatest takeaway from an adventure.
In this raw and captivating look into Cheyne Lempe‘s journey to Baffin Island with climbing partner, David Allfrey, we take a dive into the internal and very real physical struggles that such a demanding and remote climb can create—all amidst the backdrop of the awe-inspiring alpine big walls.
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