MOUNTAIN MEN & HARD MEN
From an article in Newsweek magazine about men who climb mountains: Men who climb mountains are referred to as “Mountain Men.” It estimated there are some 60,000 serious mountain climbers in the United States. But in the upper escutcheon of serious climbers is a small elite group, known as “hard men.” For them, climbing mountains and scaling sheer rock faces is a way of life. In many cases climbing is part of their whole commitment to life. Their ultimate experience is called free soloing. Climbing with no equipment and no safety ropes. John Baker is considered by many to be the best of the hard men. He has free soloed some of the most difficult rock faces in the United States with no ropes or any safety equipment of any kind. His skill has not come easily. It has been acquired through commitment, dedication, and training. His own wife says she cannot believe his dedication. When John isn’t climbing,…
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