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Watch Clip from “Shadow of the Chief” When Split Pillar Moved

Watch a short clip from the film In the Shadow of the Chief where we hear about how the Split Pillar moved when the first ascent team banged in pitons.

If you’ve ever climbed the famous pitch on the Grand Wall, you’ve probably wondered how much longer it will be there. The route was first climbed in 1961 by Ed Cooper and Jim Baldwin.

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