Gripped

Jeremy Smith Sends New Squamish 5.13

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Strong West Coast climber Jeremy Smith has made the first free ascent of Free Dimensiona­l on Frog Ducker Spire. The route was first climbed by Glen Woloski in 2013 and left as an open project. Smith and Ben Harnden (third ascent of Dreamcatch­er 5.14d) spent some time inspecting the route. There is a 10- metre or so run-out above a black alien. Smith is known for his run-out first ascents, including The Bull 5.14R.

over f ive decades,” said Jones. “I’m very appreciati­ve of each and every climber who has shared the mountains with me and who has contribute­d to my guidebooks. In short, I am indebted to all my climbing companions.”

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