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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
By Abbie Beane / The Bulletin
July 1, 2006
There is a feeling of accomplishment that goes along with reaching the top of a climbing route. It's a feeling that transcends gender, ethnicity, experience - and age.
"Once I'm at the top, I'm like, 'Yahoo! I did it!' '' smiled Kristen Place, 9, who has already been climbing for three....