Inside the Stunning First Ascent of ‘Brilliant Blue’ (AI 3 M7+) in the Kishtwar Himalaya
The story behind a new route up White Sapphire (6,040m), by Christian Black, Vitaliy Musiyenko, and Hayden Wyatt.
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Christian Black
Christian Black, originally from north Texas, began working for the National Park Service soon after college, eventually landing in Yosemite as a YOSAR member and climbing ranger. He now lives in Salt Lake City, funding new travels through his work as a field biologist and freelance writer.
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Don’t Get Stuck! 3 Essential Multi-pitch Rescue Skills
Basic self-rescue knowledge should be a priority of any aspiring multi-pitch climber. Knowing and practicing these skills beforehand will save you lots of headache on the wall. Being self-reliant is the responsibility of each person—you are responsible for your own safety!