The newest trend in climbing gyms this winter is “friend problems” or sometimes called couples or duel problems. This new trend was kicked off by Momentum setter Steven Jeffery who set a friend problem for their ProLo (pros and locals) competition. Friend problems are set so they can only be climbed with the help of another person. As we celebrate all things love and affection we bring you a few other friend problems from around the world.
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