Starting the traverse from the notch at the southern end using an alternate start--the crack farthest to the left of the normal route. This is a good alternative if the normal route is occupied. It's about 5.6.

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Starting the traverse from the notch at the southern end using an alternate start--the crack farthest to the left of the normal route. This is a good alternative if the normal route is occupied. It's about 5.6.

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Camille and I take a break on Matthes to watch Brian climb.

finally the snow has passed

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Denis O'Connor

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“Starting the traverse from the notch at the southern end using an alternate start--the crack farthest to the left of the normal route. This is a good alternative if the normal route is occupied. It's about 5.6.”

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Starting the traverse from the notch at the southern end using an alternate start--the crack farthest to the left of the normal route. This is a good alternative if the normal route is occupied. It's about 5.6.

finally the snow has passed

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