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202214 minGdoc-short

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Em

202214 minGdoc-short

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A 5.14-rated overhanging crack climb in Quebec presents Emilie Pellerin with her biggest onsight challenge to date.

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A 5.14-rated overhanging crack climb in Quebec presents Emilie Pellerin with her biggest onsight challenge to date.

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Emilie Pellerin stands at the base of La Zébrée, a 5.14-rated overhanging crack climb in Quebec. Few in the climbing community recognize her name, yet she has gained prominence in onsight climbing, a discipline that requires ascending a route on the first attempt without falls. In 2022, Pellerin faces her most significant onsight challenge to date, pushing her limits in a sport that demands precision and focus. The 14-minute documentary captures her determination and skill as she tackles this formidable ascent.

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