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Farewell to Keita Kurakami
29/06/2024 - Climbing
Farewell to Keita Kurakami
Keita Kurakami has died aged 38. The Japanese climber had made a name for himself for making the first rope-solo free ascent of The Nose in Yosemite, as well as pushing the limits of highball boulder problems established ground-up.
Keita Kurakami uncovers his Discovery at Yakushima in Japan
01/03/2023 - Climbing
Keita Kurakami uncovers his Discovery at yakushima in Japan
Japanese rock climber Keita Kurakami provides thoughtful insight into the mentality behind his first ascent of the boulder problem 'Discovery' on the island of yakushima, Japan.