first female ascent of Spirit Quest (5.14d)
October 17, 2025
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Quinn Mason makes the first female ascent of Spirit Quest (5.14d) in Squamish – one of Canada’s hardest and most iconic sport climbs.
Quinn Mason makes the first female ascent of Spirit Quest (5.14d) in Squamish – one of Canada’s hardest and most iconic sport climbs.
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