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Kelby Fisher on one of the most classic pitches anywhere, which combines two of the craziest features of the route: the "window" and this awesome hand traverse.
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Looking at the third class ledges to start Petzoldt. I recommend starting where the picture is taken. You'll find easy 4th to a couple 5th class moves for 70 meters that will take you to a nice ledge where route "starts".
Kyra Silitch high on the Petzoldt Ridge
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Nick Stayner
Mar 8, 2006
“Kelby Fisher on one of the most classic pitches anywhere, which combines two of the craziest features of the route: the "window" and this awesome hand traverse.”  

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Petzoldt Direct will always be a very special climb to me- it is on that route that I proposed to my wife!! Check out that rock (on her finger)
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A climber on the Petzoldt Ridge, with the Teepee Pillar and Bradley Lake in the background, as viewed from the Direct Exum.
Looking at the third class ledges to start Petzoldt. I recommend starting where the picture is taken. You'll find easy 4th to a couple 5th class moves for 70 meters that will take you to a nice ledge where route "starts".
Kelby Fisher on one of the most classic pitches anywhere, which combines two of the craziest features of the route: the "window" and this awesome hand traverse.
Kyra Silitch high on the Petzoldt Ridge
Finishing up the final pitch, before rapping to Upper Exum
Belaying up on the Direct Petzoldt
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Looking across the valley from near the top of the Petzoldt ridge.
Starting up the Petzoldt direct.
The Window Pitch.