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A Night on a Portaledge with Sasha DiGiulian
Chris heads outdoors to sleep on the side of a mountain, alongside professional climber Sasha DiGiulian. Sasha, who is famous for first ascents — forging a climbing route for the first time — shares how sleep impacts her performance. Together, they ascend a rock face to sleep atop a suspended hanging platform called a portaledge, enduring frigid overnight temperatures and the elements to catch a night of sleep beneath the stars.
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