This climb was NOT for the US border security guard who said, “I’ll hear about you girls on search and rescue.” Nor was this climb for the dudes who snickered at our all-female rope team. This climb was definitely not for the boys who felt the need to say, “Your all-day pace is kind of […]
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This is a post for anyone who lives away from the people they love. The Pang. It hurts so good.
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