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A recent study (April 30, 2008) has shown that long falls in the crux dihedral can cause severe ankle trauma.<br> Taping a splint for the hike out. Cauldrons and Warlock in the back ground.<br> The dihedral takes seemingly good green aliens and blue metolius... however, 4 of them popped. WHy the 5th held is a mystery.
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From the tippy top.
Looking down from the summit.
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Sam Lightner, Jr.
Dec 10, 2008
“A recent study (April 30, 2008) has shown that long falls in the crux dihedral can cause severe ankle trauma.
Taping a splint for the hike out. Cauldrons and Warlock in the back ground.
The dihedral takes seemingly good green aliens and blue metolius... however, 4 of them popped. WHy the 5th held is a mystery. ”  

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A recent study (April 30, 2008) has shown that long falls in the crux dihedral can cause severe ankle trauma.<br> Taping a splint for the hike out. Cauldrons and Warlock in the back ground.<br> The dihedral takes seemingly good green aliens and blue metolius... however, 4 of them popped. WHy the 5th held is a mystery.
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