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Sean Bailey's Historic 5.15d Climb
Sean Bailey completes first 5.15d climb in Arizona, marking a milestone in climbing history.
In brief
Sean Bailey completes first 5.15d climb in Arizona, marking a milestone in climbing history. Sean Bailey made history with the first ascent of Duality of Man, a 30-metre 5.15d route in Dry Canyon, Arizona. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
First Ascent Milestone
Sean Bailey made history with the first ascent of Duality of Man, a 30-metre line in Dry Canyon, Arizona.
Climbing Challenge
After four years and three seasons of climbing, Bailey described Dry Canyon as offering no easy tactics with only an hour or two of shade per day.
Unmatched Difficulty
Bailey remains the only person with a send on Duality of Man, the hardest climb of his life, after attempts by other strong climbers.
The key point
Sean Bailey made history with the first ascent of Duality of Man, a 30-metre 5.15d route in Dry Canyon, Arizona.
