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Jim Nigro, Gunnison hardman paying attention to the mountains instead of his date (Leslie Hepler), 1980.
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Then Gunnison local Doug Scott in Yosemite.
Last century called. They want their gear back.
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Mar 30, 2009
“Jim Nigro, Gunnison hardman paying attention to the mountains instead of his date (Leslie Hepler), 1980.”  

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