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The writings at Common Climber are, naturally, about climbing, but they are more than just a description of a route, a big trip, or an epic. They also showcase us as the human beings we are, incorporating heart, humility, and humor. We either learn something about ourselves when we climb or we can share something for someone else to learn or take away. Read on and enjoy, or perhaps share a story.

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