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https://www.rei.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/06/REI-co-op-journal-tommy-caldwell.jpeg?fit=600%2C899600899Tommy’s dad taught him to embrace fear and doubt and turn them into inspiration. Given this attitude, Tommy has established some of the hardest routes in the country and free climbed 12 routes on El Capitan in Yosemite. He believes difficult journeys, with little chance for success, teach him the most. He is the consummate climber’s climber and […]