Amazing view of Castleton, Rectory, and La Sals from just before the top of the first pitch.

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Amazing view of Castleton, Rectory, and La Sals from just before the top of the first pitch.

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Piece of the bolt ladder.

The final bolt ladder

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Liz Lightner

May 21, 2010

“Amazing view of Castleton, Rectory, and La Sals from just before the top of the first pitch.”

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