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Looking up at the route after pitch 1, with the aid-cragging duo on pitch 3 |
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My microscopic Fiat rental car, loaded with haulbags, portaledge, and the full big wall arsenal |
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ready to belay |
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Descent down north dome gully, proudly watching the Column we just sent. |
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First big wall in the bag and super stoked |
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Made it to the top with plenty of sun left |
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Looks messier than it actually is. Mark Hudon inspired lead line anchor. |
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Waterrrrrr!!!!!! Top of 11th pitch |
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Leading up the 9th pitch |
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Happy to be standing on a ledge at Tapir Terrace |
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The view of Half Dome was amazing |
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Eating lunch at Tapir Terrace (top of pitch 8) |
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8th pitch |
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Forearms are cramping, but happy to be up here |
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John cleaning the 7th pitch |
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John leading the 6th pitch. Prow |
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The hanging belay at the 6th pitch sucked! |
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Decided to haul a small bag |
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The Prow is steep! |
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5th pitch |
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Top of the fourth pitch |
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First three pitches fixed, and ready to blast today |
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John cleaning the third pitch |
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John leading the second pitch |
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John leading up the second half of the first pitch |
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