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My cool father-in-law Jack Carey getting ready for the climb in the 60s.
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The always cool and collect Jack Carey on the ridge. No need for the gold line rope.
Heading down the Knife Edge back to "K2."
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Allen Hill
Oct 21, 2007
“My cool father-in-law Jack Carey getting ready for the climb in the 60s.”  

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YDPL8S
Santa Monica, Ca.
YDPL8S   Santa Monica, Ca.
"Bond....James Bond!" Oct 22, 2007
CTK
Scottsdale
CTK   Scottsdale
Very nice! May 2, 2008
Allen Hill
FIve Points, Colorado and Pine
Allen Hill   FIve Points, Colorado and Pine
He is still way cool. Jul 6, 2008

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