Congrats to Arc’teryx athletes Jim Pope and Sam Stroh for nabbing the 5th and 6th free ascent of Magic Mushroom, 5.14a, on El Cap. After 31 pitches (10 pitches being 13a/7c+ or harder) and 12 days on the wall, the duo topped out on November 12th.   “It was my first El Cap route and first trip to the Valley, so I had a lot of uncertainty. How would I get on with the climbing style? How would my body fare with all of the work? Was I trying to run before I could walk? All the way up, it still felt like a far-fetched dream, even though we were slowly creeping closer to making it a reality.” - Jim   “I’m still processing the whole thing, but I do know how appreciative I am to have spent 12 days up on the wall with Jim. Grateful for the lows and the highs of our time up there, trying to free such a unique and inspiring line..” - Sam Photo/Video: @chrisnataliephoto  Additional Photo: @jimpopeonarope, @stroh.light #arcteryx