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Alex Honnold transcends human ability and cognition
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I have an intense fear of heights. Whenever I get too high up, I freeze, and I physically cannot move my body. Ironically, I love rock climbing, which, as one can probably assume, doesn’t meld well with a fear of heights. As much as I try, I cannot get my body to surpass the…
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NPHS rock climbers scale new heights
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Whether it is by scaling a mountainside rock face or conquering an indoor boulder route, NPHS’ rock climbers work to improve their technique in this unique, collaborative sport. A diverse sport, styles of rock climbing vary based on the height of the rock wall as well as the techniques and equipment used. Top roping…
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Dylan Narkawicz climbs his way to the top
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His palms are sweaty. Knees weak, arms are heavy. He’s fallen off this wall already, expert difficulty. He’s nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready, to reach the top, of this rock wall it’s steady. This is a day in the life of Dylan Narkawicz, senior, as he hangs at awkward…
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Climbing to the top
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Amelia Marcuson, freshman, may be new to NPHS this year, but she is not new to the intense training and competition that comes with being a competitive rock climber. Marcuson has been climbing for four years. She was first introduced to the sport during a friend’s birthday party at the age of ten. “I…