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title: "Rachel Pearce Makes First Female Ascent of Indian Face"
url: "https://climbingbrowser.com/news/1422"
date: "2026-08-21"
source: "Climbing Magazine"
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# Rachel Pearce Makes First Female Ascent of Indian Face

- **Source:** Climbing Magazine
- **Original story:** https://www.climbing.com/news/rachel-pearce-climbs-indian-face-deadly-climbing-route/

## Summary

Rachel Pearce has made history by completing the first female ascent of the notoriously difficult Indian Face route. Her achievement highlights the challenges faced by climbers and the progress being made in the sport.


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