Rock Climbing Reaches New Heights in Texas
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No longer a niche subculture, climbing has attracted converts across the state. Senior editor Forrest Wilder explores the sport—from El Paso’s Hueco Tanks to the cliffs over Lake Marble Falls—and tries to tackle his own white whale.
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Rock Climbing Reaches New Heights in Texas
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Rock Climbing Reaches New Heights in Texas
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Rock Climbing Reaches New Heights in Texas
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Rock Climbing Reaches New Heights in Texas
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