On Community Pillar, looking out a cave

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On Community Pillar, looking out a cave

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5.6 chimney on the right

Should've brought some lube - going for the crux squeeze on pitch 1 of Community Pillar. At 6'7" & 220 lbs, this took some time...

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John Hegyes

Oct 9, 2008

“On Community Pillar, looking out a cave”

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On Community Pillar, looking out a cave

Should've brought some lube - going for the crux squeeze on pitch 1 of Community Pillar. At 6'7" & 220 lbs, this took some time...

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