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Interesting climb up by lake Tahoe. Lover's leap Bears Reach 5.7, 400 vertical feet, 3 pitches....expect about 3 hours

............unless you are a speed climber

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9oKkw0sOSg


I was not aware he had passed away...I just thought what he was doing looked way over the edge.

You don't last long climbing like that.

From Wikipedia: Dan Osman (February 11, 1963 – November 23, 1998)

But he is famous. Google reports 936,000 hits.

Not my idea of a good retirement. Free soloing is impressive but not smart, even if you know what you're doing.

Holy Moly Spiderman!!! Anyone know where I can buy suction cup shoes and gloves too??? Looks like they worked really well for him!!!!

I have watched that video many times over the years, and that free solo dynamic move drops my jaw every time!