As with last yearâ??s GP awards, weâ??ve prioritized vision (being the first, or interpreting old testpieces in a fresh, unflinching way) over volume, with an eye toward honoring those recipients who havenâ??t yet sat at the table. We know each selection wonâ??t be without controversy â?? we each have our heroes â?? but Climbingâ??s editorial crew sat down, talked to our sources, and wrapped our heads around the subjective animal known as â??climbing achievement,â? to bring you the trend-setting-sends and highlights of 2008.

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