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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
By Mark Morical / The Bulletin
September 26, 2003
Jim Ablao describes rock climbing as a harmony of flexibility, balance and strength; a slow, controlled sport, set apart from most other outdoor adventure activities.
"It's slower and incredibly focused, until you fall. That's when the fast part comes in," says Ablao, laughing.
But....