19 December 2010

9a FA by Ethan Pringle

Ethan Pringle has opened Spicy Dumpling, 9a in Yangshuo. "Thanks to Chris for the bolts and vision. Amazing route. An honor." Full report and pictures at Ethanpringle.com and Lee Cujes' blogspot.
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