“What I saw so clearly when I started climbing was adventure. Difficulty was only an ingredient. I never thought to wonder about grades, just as I never thought to wonder what Tarzan might bench press. I found the closer I moved to sport, the closer I felt to science - and the closer I moved to adventure, the closer I felt to greatness.”
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Peter Croft
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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