8 Best Places In The World For A Thrilling Rock Climbing Experience

1. Yosemite National Park, USA

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2. Kalymnos, Greece

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3. Joshua Tree National Park, USA

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4. Dolomites, Italy

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5. Chamonix, France

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6. Krabi, Thailand

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7. Red River Gorge, USA

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8. Squamish, Canada

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