Saturday 5 May 2012

Some words of wisdom from the late Joe Puryear


The late Joseph Puryear had this to say about the unclimbed East buttress on Mt Johnson in his book 'Alaska Climbing':
"Quite possibly the most beautiful unclimbed line in Alaska, this perfect flying buttress is not without attempts. Renee Jackson and Doug Chabot reached a height of 38 pitches and speculated another 15 or so. The route is destined to become climbed, but short of a massive siege attempt it will require some very modern climbing".

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