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Quote by Peter Croft

“All of us knew that climbing was a sure way to stay poor, a lousy way to impress people and definitely no way to meet girls.”

Quote by Peter Croft

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Peter Croft, born on May 18, 1958, is a renowned climber. He is known for his exceptional ascents in the Dolomites and Yosemite National Park, and is considered one of the key figures in modern climbing. more

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