The 5.9(?) variation off the P3 belay (P2 per Supertopo). The main route goes slightly right up the "trough", then up the flake system.

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The 5.9(?) variation off the P3 belay (P2 per Supertopo). The main route goes slightly right up the "trough", then up the flake system.

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Dave Burda and Lisa Pritchett on the North Arete of Bear Creek Spire.

Jascha approaching the P5 belay (P4 on Supertopo)

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Jul 25, 2010

“The 5.9(?) variation off the P3 belay (P2 per Supertopo). The main route goes slightly right up the "trough", then up the flake system.”

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The 5.9(?) variation off the P3 belay (P2 per Supertopo). The main route goes slightly right up the "trough", then up the flake system.

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