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(Extra) Ordinary Teen: Ashima Shiraishi

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The 15-year-old phenom from New York, Ashima Shiraishi has her sights set on the Olympics — and prom.

Most of us will never tackle a V15 problem, much less solve it, but we’ve all dealt with the realities of school, prom, and being a teenager.

The North Face’s short documentary reminds us that even though Shiraishi is unlike any climber before her, she’s still a kid.

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