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Some members of Gunnison's youth climbing team, the Peaceful Warriors. Daisy WIllis (in tree), (L-R) Jack Startkebaum, coach Alec Solimeo, Caleb Justice and Sebastain Infantes on Solimeo's shoulders. Photo from bouldering nationals at The Spot in Boulder.

The CB/Gunnison Stage Race from BITD.

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Luke Mehall

May 12, 2009

“The Western State Climbing Team, created in 2009.

For an article on the climbing team go to:

http://www.western.edu/news/article.php?id=311”

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The Western State Climbing Team, created in 2009. <br>
<br>
For an article on the climbing team go to: <br>
<br>
http://www.western.edu/news/article.php?id=311

The CB/Gunnison Stage Race from BITD.

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