Chuck Graves climbing thru the crux of Pitch 4.

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Chuck Graves climbing thru the crux of Pitch 4.

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The Bishop, as seen from the Dome appraoch.

Chuck Graves starting up last pitch - 14 bolts - steep and hard.

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Kenny Parker

Aug 29, 2009

“Chuck Graves climbing thru the crux of Pitch 4.”

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Kenny Parker
Boulder, CO

Kenny Parker Boulder, CO

Chuck Graves work thru the crux of Pitch 4. Gets thin and sustained for a few bolts. Aug 29, 2009

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