Top of "Tricks" route after an old fashioned 1 dayer. Photo by Klahn

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Top of "Tricks" route after an old fashioned 1 dayer. Photo by Klahn

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Johnny K following the incredible 200' headwall handcrack (p13-14 linkup)

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