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Scott Cory joins BOREAL USA rock climbers team |
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especially important, as he climbed it in front of a crowd of people
in October, right after September 11th, to raise money for the victims
and families of that tragic day. He’s also proud to claim that he’s
climbed “Welcome to the Slabs of Koricancha” (VI 13a, 650m, 13 pitches)
at 17,470 feet – the hardest route in Peru. These days Scott’s climbing outside as much as possible, and he continues to work for charities and holds auctions every now and then to raise money and donate gear for a good cause. Recent Achievements: “Surf Safari” (5.13d/5.14a) , “Spray-a-thon” (5.13c) “Whispers of Wisdom”, “Beefy Gecko” & “Stan's Into Going Blind” (V11) “Welcome to the Slabs of Koricancha” (VI 13a, 650m, 13 pitches) at 17,470 feet Career Highlights: 2007 - Scott's been bouldering and sport climbing a lot this year, and has managed to boulder V11 and climb 5.13d/5.14a. February 2006 – Scott started competing in USA Climbing bouldering competitions, and earned himself a spot on the USA Climbing Bouldering Team. August 2005 & 2006 - Scott hosted climbing competitions in Huaraz, Peru for local climbers. Scott collected gear from his generous sponsors, and gave away tons of climbing shoes, sunglasses, nutritional products and other great climbing goodies to all that attended. Scott spent time in Peru bouldering and sport climbing. August 2004: Month long The North Face expedition to Peru where Scott, Steve Schneider and Heather Baer climbed “Welcome to the Slabs of Koricancha” (VI 5.13a, 650m, 13 pitches) on the 17,470 feet high La Esfinge. (“The Sphinx”) It is the hardest route in Peru, and at fourteen, Scott is the youngest person to climb this peak July 2003: Scott returned from the USA Climbing National Championships with a spot on both the USA Climbing National Difficulty Team and the USA Climbing National Speed Team. June 2003: Youngest person to summit Half Dome in one day (13 years old) January 2001: Youngest American climber to on-sight 13a (10 years old) January 2001 - Climbing in Thailand for a North Face photo shoot with Beth Rodden, Katie Brown & Jason “Singer” Smith. September 2001: Youngest person to summit “The Nose” of El Capitan (11 years old) October 2001: Youngest person to summit “The Nose” in one day (11 years old) December 2001: Certificate of Achievement - Senator Tom Torlakson honored Scott at a benefit dinner for his fundraising efforts and climbing achievements. July 1998 - At 8 years old, Scott became the youngest member ever of the United States Youth Climbing Team. Notable Climbs: Yaak Crack 5.11d (on-sight) - 7 years old Fear and Loathing III 5.12a (2nd try) - 7 years old Guntower 5.12a - 9 years old The Gift 5.12d - 9 years old Voodoo Doll (Thailand) 5.13a (on-sight) - 10 years old Minstral 5.12b - 11 years old The Nose - El Capitan - 11 years old The Nose (in one day) El Capitan - 11 years old Urban Decay 5.12c - 12 years old Keep Your Powder Dry 5.12b/c - 12 years old Straight Out of Compton 5.13a - 12 years old Nothing Shocking 5.13a - 12 years old All Guns Blazing 5.13a - 13 years old Half Dome in a day - 13 years old Welcome to the Slabs of Koricancha (VI 13a, 650m, 13 pitches) at 17,470 feet - 14 years old Whispers of Wisdom V11/Beefy Gecko V11/Stan's Into Going Blind V11 - 16 years old Lethal Injection 5.13b/Violated 5.13b/Hall of Justice 5.13b - 16 years old Infectious Groove 5.13b - 17 years old Spray-a-thon 5.13c - 16 years old Surf Safari 5.13d/5.14a - 16 years old Website: www.scottcory.com |
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