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To draw attention to access issues, and to help raise money for the purchase, Weihenmayer will climb the mountain August 22 and, in the process, knock off his 25th fourteener. Christina Erb spoke to the Weihenmayer about why he got involved with the issue in the first place and why he believes that mountains, lakes, and other natural replica Omega 2812.30.37 watch wonders should be open to the public—permanently. Look for Outside Online’s on-the-scene report on Weihenmayer’s climb late next week.How did you hear that Wilson Peak’s most popular route might re-open?The Trust for Public Land contacted me and told me what they hoped to achieve. I’m really interested in keeping access to climbing areas open. I think it’s important to keep the Rockies, the high mountains of the Rockies, totally accessible.

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