I dont want to die of cancer. That gripping statement from a professional climber sets the stage for Jirishanca.

　　It gets heavier from there.

　　This 9-month-old clip from Reel Rock 18 captures the assumption of risk in the mountains. It focuses on the first ascent of Suerte Integral, a 3,500-foot 5.13a WI6+ M7 route on the southeast face of Jirishanca (20,095 feet).

　　Equally provocative is the climbing duos almost constant internal battle with acceptable objective risks.

　　Runtime: 1 minute, 52 seconds

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