Old Dog New Tricks (Episode 4)
It's Now Or Never For Richie's 8b+ Challenge (5.14a).
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Old Dogs New Tricks, an Epic TV series created by Roca Verde, follows British climber Richie Patterson on his quest to climb 8b+ (5.14a) in the year before he turns 50.
It’ s crunch time for Richie. With the deadline approaching to complete his 7b+ (5.12c) to 8b+ challenge in a year it’s now or never to send his route. Richie is definitely stronger, but has he got what it takes to clip the chains…?
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VIDEO: Old Dog New Tricks (Episode 2): Setbacks on the Quest to Climb 8b+
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VIDEO: Old Dog New Tricks (Episode 3): Steve McClure Searches for Richie’s Perfect 8b+