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App Theatre to show ‘Girl Climber’ about Emily Harrington’s ascent of El Capitan

1+ day, 19+ min ago  (423+ words) Girl Climber chronicles professional climber Emily Harrington's pursuit of a 24-hour ascent of Yosemite's El Capitan. BOONE " The High Country has long been a center of rock climbing of all kinds. One of those who came to Appalachian State University…...

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Reel Rock Climbing Film returns to Lees-McRae High Country Adventure Film and Speaker Series

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (203+ words) BANNER ELK " The Reel Rock Climbing Film returns to Lees-McRae for another season of the college's High Country Adventure Film and Speaker Series. The screening, which includes three world-premiere climbing films, will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 at the…...

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New book 'Spare These Stones' tells story of Watauga County’s rock climbing legacy

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (491+ words) Jonathan Brandt climbing Prodigal rock formation in Alabama. Taylor McNeill climbs with Nate Draughn below. Jim Horton climbing with Sharif Hassan spotting for him below The art of rock climbing has been a part of the human experience for hundreds…...