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Pearson and Larcher on what is probably the most difficult trad route in the world: Tribe

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On March 22, 2019, Jacopo Larcher managed the first ascent of what is probably the most difficult trad route in the world. Jacopo deliberately did not specify a level of difficulty. James Pearson, who managed the first repetition, did not comment on the level of difficulty either. In this video, the two talk about the route and the history behind their ascents.

Video: Jacopo Larcher and James Pearson in conversation about the Route Tribe in Cadarese

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