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Of Choss and Lions: Honnold, Wright and Birdwell in Kenya

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Two of America’s boldest rock climbers and self-proclaimed fashionistas, Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright, travel to Kenya’s Mt. Poi. The guys dodge choss, wild animals and general debauchery to claim ascents of Africa’s biggest big wall. It’s, uh, character building.

Directed by Cedar Wright.

More on the Kenya Expedition:

Interview: Alex Honnold and the Kenya Expedition

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Photo Gallery: Alex Honnold, Cedar Wright and Maury Birdwell in Kenya