Jim Hefner, leading the last pitch on the Ferrari Route, Alpamayo.

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Jim Hefner, leading the last pitch on the Ferrari Route, Alpamayo.

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Looking back on the NW ridge of Chopicalqui. Alan Doak belaying Stefan Griebel from a butt seat anchor. Prior night's campsite was on the shoulder at the end of the ridge. <br>
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"People think I'm crazy, but when I'm on a ridge with a 500' drop to my left and a 1000' drop to my right, I do what any sane person would do. I stay closer to the left side." -Jeff Lowe?

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“Jim Hefner, leading the last pitch on the Ferrari Route, Alpamayo.”

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Looking back on the NW ridge of Chopicalqui. Alan Doak belaying Stefan Griebel from a butt seat anchor. Prior night's campsite was on the shoulder at the end of the ridge. <br>
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