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TODAY IN ADVENTURE |
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A Shocking Good Time |
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On June 3rd (that's today!), 1970, iconic big wall climber, Ammon McNeely, was born. McNeely is something of a hero in his corner of the outdoors world. In addition to holding the most speed-climbing world records and first one-day ascents on El Capitan in Yosemite, he is a leading advocate for opening America's national parks to BASE jumping. European countries such as Switzerland and Norway allow the activity but the National Park Service strictly forbids it despite endorsing activities such as hang gliding. In 2010, McNeely was tazed by a park ranger in Yosemite after making a civil disobedience jump in the park. |
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