John K. placing gear high up Birch Tree Crack. <br> <br> Photo by Mike O.

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John K. placing gear high up Birch Tree Crack.<br>
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Birch Tree Crack

John Markestad cracking up on Birch Tree.

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Feb 8, 2009

“John K. placing gear high up Birch Tree Crack.

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