A study in skill and determination, this video takes us to Italy along with rock climber Jacopo Larcher, who sees the culmination of six years of work come together on a rock face. Over that time period, Larcher has emerged on the climbing scene, shifting form a good trad climber to a versatile and strong all-around athlete. His place amongst the best climbers on the planet is secured with his free ascent of Tribe, a route that is considered to be one of the toughest in the world. So much so, that Larcher declined to give a grade to his performance, preferring to let his climb speak for itself. Watch this story unfold in this fantastic clip, which is not only awe-inspiring, but just downright inspiring.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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