Mark Patterson nears the anchor atop Pitch 3. The pitch ends with fifty feet of offwidth-ish crack climbing (4-inches wide). Extra 3.5-4 inch gear allows this section to feel nice and cozy.

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Mark Patterson nears the anchor atop Pitch 3. The pitch ends with fifty feet of offwidth-ish crack climbing (4-inches wide). Extra 3.5-4 inch gear allows this section to feel nice and cozy.

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Kelly Kurtz on Central Pillar of Frenzy (5.8+). Photo by Tony B., 5/09.

Two Japanese ladies at the little roof. Both looked to be in their late 60s if not 70s.

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“Mark Patterson nears the anchor atop Pitch 3. The pitch ends with fifty feet of offwidth-ish crack climbing (4-inches wide). Extra 3.5-4 inch gear allows this section to feel nice and cozy.”

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