Aiding the roof, about to gain the headwall. This is where the route gets airy.

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Aiding the roof, about to gain the headwall. This is where the route gets airy.

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Camp 4 dress rehearsal for the all British ascent 1973.

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“Aiding the roof, about to gain the headwall. This is where the route gets airy.”

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Camp 4 dress rehearsal for the all British ascent 1973.

Aiding the roof, about to gain the headwall. This is where the route gets airy.

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Salathe headwall in 1973.First all British ascent

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Top of the headwall.

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