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Never the Same: Big Wall Climbing in Madagascar

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From the Vimeo page: “In August 2016, a Brazilian-Chinese team of rock climbers travelled to the African island of Madagascar to test their skills on a formidable challenge: a [sport climbing route called “Never the Same”. Long, tiring travels, sickness in an alien land, awe-inspiring routes, and an unforgettable mid-autumn festival that together made their lives never the same again.”


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