A mixed climbing first ascent from 2005...

Apr 29, 10:44 PM | Video

CLICK HERE for a video clip from a 2005 first ascent of an M6/7 called Esmerelda shot by Rich Purnell of M9ice.

Says Purnell, “Esmerelda – Made famous for his superb climbing and writing abilites Pete Takeda still thirves in todays modern mixed scene. Pete’s latest contribution to Vail is this excellent route Esmerelda. For all you history buffs Pete had actually established the first M9 grade with Fatman & Robin way back when.”

CLICK HERE to see the Broadbandsports.com video.